Scope
Description
The University of Chichester is seeking to shortlist suitably qualified and experienced main contractors to undertake the refurbishment of student accommodation blocks Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 at the Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester.
The buildings will remain within an operational campus environment throughout the construction period. Works will therefore need to be planned and undertaken with care to ensure safeguarding, controlled access, segregation and minimisation of disruption.
Drees & Sommer UK Ltd are appointed as the University's Client Representative for this procurement.
Total value (estimated)
- £960,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 14 September 2026
- 6 months, 13 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45400000 - Building completion work
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions should be sent to: tenders@chi.ac.uk by 12:00 December 9th 2025.
Subject: Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 CONFIDENTIAL - TENDER SUBMISSION
Paper submissions already submitted will be accepted.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Assessment of:
• experience of live-campus or occupied refurbishment
• experience of university / education projects
• the ability to manage complex logistics and stakeholder interfaces
• a high standard of workmanship and quality
• robust health & safety performance
• strong environmental and sustainability credentials
• a local supply chain within 50 miles of Chichester
• the capacity to deliver within the required timeframe
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
28956.001 - Existing Floor Plan Springfield 1.pdf
28956.002 - Existing Floor Plan Hammond 2.pdf
UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER - Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 Refurbishment - RevB.docx
Expression of Interest RevB
Contracting authority
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
- Companies House: 04740553
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPPG-3697-WRBH
Bishop Otter Campus
Chichester
PO19 6PE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Refurbishment of Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 accommodation blocks
Email: tenders@chi.ac.uk
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
DREES & SOMMER UK LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Project managers
- Companies House: 03768390
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYLM-5993-LPZN
Jackson House
Sale
M33 7RR
United Kingdom
Email: declan.oriordan.ext@dreso.com
Website: http://www.dreso.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West