Buyer: Portsmouth City Council →
Portsmouth City Council (the Council) is issuing this notice as it is planning to issue a tender to establish a Framework to provide building safety projects for several higher risk residential buildings within the Portsmouth area. It is anticipated that the framework will be established for an initial 4-year period, with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years in intervals to be agreed. The framework will have an estimate value range of £60m - £120m of work that may be procured through the procurement route based upon the Building Safety Programme for 2025 to 2030. The framework, although primarily for delivery of projects that cover high rise buildings with higher construction value works, will also cover low - medium rise blocks in order to package up phases of work by consideration of geography. The Council do however anticipate that approximately 70% of low-medium rise blocks building safety projects will be let via other arrangements including for the existing and re-tendered framework agreements held by the Council & the Council's term service maintenance contracts. It is not proposed to set a minimum or maximum project value for call offs, as whilst the contract value ranges may differ the core work is of a similar nature, ie. of high complexity, requiring a high level of engagement from the contractor with the majority of the projects utilising design and build and requiring significant resident engagement. The Council's Standard Framework Agreement will be used for the overarching framework. Most call-off contracts will be let using JCT Pre-Construction Agreement for 1st stage pre-construction activities and the JCT Design & Build Contact for 2nd stage construction works. However, the Council is considering allowing for use of the full suite of JCT contracts. It is the Council's intention to commence the procurement in June 2026 to allow for award in September 2026 ahead of the commencement of the first project on site in May 2027. To streamline procurement of contractors and allow high rise programme to be accelerated the Council intends to establish a single framework consisting of 3- 4 suppliers on the primary tier and 2-3 suppliers on a reserve tier to provide contingency in the event of performance and / or capacity issues. The Council is intending to invite proposals for Millgate House, as part of the tendering process to establish the framework agreement with the highest ranked framework contractor being awarded a call-off package of work including the Millgate House project. Should up to the next 3 highest ranked suppliers achieve a score within a percentage of the highest-ranking supplier, it is also the council's intention to award a call off package of work to each of these suppliers also. In total the Council anticipates partnering with up to 4 contractors who will work on a pipeline package of multiple projects, including the Design, Construction and compliance with legal and regulatory authorities such as the Building Safety Regulator. It is anticipated that each pipeline package will consist of 3 - 5 projects of varying individual complexities, with anticipated value ranging from £8M initially up to approximately £30M, with higher end value subject to business case sign off of later stages and subject to package contractor performance. Overall, the packages offered will be of equal value and complexity to each other. The Council's intention is that contractors will be required to meet minimum performance KPIs to be awarded further works within the Pipeline. Beyond allocation of packages from the original tender process, the council will also reserve the right to award further work via mini competition or direct award on basis of: - ranking - subsequent linked work phases - application of framework rates basis - enabling continuity of work force during BSR period Local Government Review As part of the wider Local Government Review (LGR), the Council is required to actively engage in discussions with neighbouring authorities to explore potential opportunities for collaboration, shared service delivery, and governance alignment. While this engagement is ongoing, no formal decisions or agreements have been reached at this stage. The likely impacts of Local Government Review are being considered and will be included for within the estimate total value of the opportunity, with full details to be provided when the formal tender notice is issued. Portsmouth City Council & Successor Unitary Authority established as result of Local Government Re-organisation which will likely broadly cover Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham & Havant boundaries. Gosport Borough Council, Fareham Borough Council and Havant Borough Council will also be able to utilise the framework in advance of the new unitary authority vesting on 1st April 2028. In the event of reorganisation, contracts will include clauses that allow for the assignment of the contract to successor authorities. Any assignment clause is likely to state any contract may be assigned to any new authority that succeeds the original contracting authority. For further details in respect of LGR see the following link - https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/devolution-and-plans-for- local-government-reorganisation/ Core Scope of Works The core scope of works will include but not limited to: Fire Stopping New Compartment Walls New Communal Fire Door Sets New Fire Rated Property Entrance Doors (External and Internal) Class B-s1, d0 Communal Decoration Installation of External Wall Systems Fire Rated Window Replacement Walkway / Balcony Railing Repair / Replacement Installation of Emergency Lighting Installation of Fire Alarm Systems Installation of Evacuation Alert Systems Solar Panel Remediations Installation of AOVs Ventilation Repairs / Improvements Installation of Sprinklers Dry/Wet Riser Installation / Replacement Establishment Project Details Mill Gate House (1-76) Remediation project will be used to establish the framework. This is a complex fire project, involving a resident decant, that is typical of the work to be procured through the framework. Value estimate is £1.5m. A two stage D&B Procurement process will be used, with contractor to provide PCSA costs, schedule of rates and quality submission under a JCT PCSA contract followed by a JCT Design and Build 2024 contract. Mill Gate House Project Programme: • Tender: June 2026 • On site: 01/03/2027 • Complete: 05/05/2028
UKJ31, GB · UKJ35, GB
No lot description published.
Award criteria
Quality — These criteria will be refined at contract tender, however please refer to the 'Framework Operation' within the Framework section for further details. (70%)
Cost — These criteria will be refined at contract tender, however please refer to the 'Framework Operation' within the Framework section for further details. (30%)
| Item | Category | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency lighting equipment, Fire-detection systems, Fire-alarm systems, Signage, Fire suppression system, Miscellaneous building structures, Building fittings, Hoses, risers and sleeves, Cladding, Fire doors, Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment, Site preparation work, Building construction work, Cladding works, Building installation work, Building completion work, Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator, Repair and maintenance services of building installations, Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment, Installation services of fire protection equipment, Engineering services, Construction-related services, Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services, Fire-prevention services | Not published |
Benchmarked against retained Find a Tender procedures with CPV division 31. The category anchor is Emergency lighting equipment (31518200); this is a deliberately broad market comparator. The comparison is shown at several levels rather than pretending one company or region is always the best benchmark.
| Comparison set | Procedures | Reported bids per procedure | Named award suppliers | Price evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market: CPV division 31 | 1,161 | 6 median · 75.3 average (285 of 1,161 with a bid count) | 6.5 average (331 of 1,161 with named award suppliers) | Not published |
| Same buyer | 2 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Delivery region: UKJ31 | 5 | 1 median · 1 average (1 of 5 with a bid count) | 1 average (1 of 5 with named award suppliers) | Not published |
| Similar published value (0.5×–2×) | 52 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
“Reported bids” is an official aggregate, sometimes reported per lot; it is the closest available competition measure. “Named award suppliers” are winners, not all applicants.
Not enough comparable procedures currently publish both a GBP tender value and a usable lowest-valid-bid value to calculate a responsible price-reduction benchmark. Tenderline deliberately does not infer a saving from named award suppliers or from missing award values.
No planning milestones published.
No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.
Diagnostic view. “Not published” means this current release does not provide a value.
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-05f99b |
|---|---|
| Latest release ID | 051666-2026 |
| Latest release timestamp | Tue Jun 02 2026 08:02:16 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | Not published |
| Tender status | planned |
| Procurement method | open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Main procurement category | works |
| Above threshold | Yes |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | 2026-07-17T12:00:00+01:00 |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | 2026-07-10T23:59:00+01:00 |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | 2026-08-17T23:59:59+01:00 |
| Submission method details | The Council will administrate the tender using its e-sourcing system In-Tend. For further details, communications and to submit please register / access Intend via link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home |
| Submission languages | en |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | £120,000,000 |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 1 |
| Tender documents in source | 0 |
| Awards in latest release | 0 |
| Contracts in latest release | 0 |
| Parties in latest release | 1 |
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2026 | planningUpdate | 051666-2026 |
| 19 May 2026 | planningUpdate | 045583-2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | planning | 028201-2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | planning | 084583-2025 |
Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.
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"description": "Portsmouth City Council (the 'Council') undertook a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise on 18th December 2026. FTS reference 2025/S 000-084583.\nThe Council's main aim in undertaking the PME was to understand the market's interest, capacity, current & future capability and opinion on options for the development of a procurement strategy and tender documentation to meet needs, objectives, statutory obligations and best value duties for the establishment of a Framework to provide building safety projects for several higher risk residential buildings within the Portsmouth area.\nFeedback Highlights\nFollowing a number of 1-1 meetings and responses to questionnaires, analysis of the supplier feedback and a review of the risks and benefits was undertaken, concluding the following:\nFeedback from suppliers indicates increased interest in tendering for these contracts as a package / pipeline of works rather than on an individual mini-competition basis.\nThere appears to be a larger market of suppliers who are capable of tendering for these contracts who have capacity and the required level of direct delivery of building safety experience, than initially anticipated. It is the Council's intention to set the Conditions of Participation (experience, insurance etc. as detailed within this notice) at a level that enables contractors with this level of delivery experience to be taken forward.\nThere was interest from all who participated in taking on works for medium / low rise buildings. Those that were keen on undertaking a pipeline of work stated that it would enable continuity of work force during BSR wait periods and others, particularly smaller or those contractors with less experience on higher rise blocks were interested in these works as one off pieces of work.\nFollowing completion of the PME processes, the Council has produced a summary report that will be available within the tender pack.\nThe Council now intends to undertake procurement process for the framework inline with the following summary programme -\nITT published via Intend\t \t 8 June 2026\nContract Notice issued on FTS \t 8 June 2026\nSite visits\t 9 June - 19 June 2026\nDeadline for clarifications\t 10 July 2026 @ 23:59\nTender return deadline\t 17 July 2026 @ 12:00\nTender evaluation period\t 18 July - 14 August 2026\nResident Engagement\t Dates TBC\nPreferred bidder discussions Dates TBC\nNotification of award\t 17 August 2026\nStart of Section 20 Notice period 17 August 2026\nEnd of standstill period\t 27 August 2026\nEnd of Section 20 Notice period 21 September 2026\nFramework award confirmation\t 22 September 2026\nFramework execution\t 6 October 2026\nThe Council will run this procurement using either the Open Procedure or CFP procedure. Whichever procedure is used it will be akin to the Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations (2015), with one stage, consisting of both -\nConditions of Participation\nSuppliers that meet the necessary technical, financial, and operational capabilities required for the framework.\nInvitation to Tender (ITT)\nSuppliers are invited to submit detailed proposals, including price, delivery methodology, etc.\nThe Council may wish to include for extra flexibility within the procedure, so reserve the right to use either and will confirm at tender notice.\nTo be confirmed within the tender notice, however the Council is likely to award the project and framework on a 30% cost / 70% quality split. However, discussions will take place to establish the suitability of this split and the possibility of movement of + / - 10%.\nIt is currently considered that the quality criteria will most likely consist of criteria including:\n• Technical Method Statements\n• Design Development\n• Resident Engagement\n• Team and Resource Management\n• Delivery and Programme Management\n• Risk Management\n• Cost Management\n• Social Value\nCost\n• PCSA Design costs\n• Standard Rates\n• OHP (OHP split for direct delivery and sub-delivery)\nAll of the above will be based upon submissions for the establishment project (Mill Gate).\nThe council may also consider the use of interviews and site visits, on a verification and due diligence basis. The procurement process will also consider the viewpoint of residents at every stage including for development of requirements and assessment of resident engagement proposals.",
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"description": "Portsmouth City Council (the Council) is issuing this notice as it is planning to issue a tender to establish a Framework to provide building safety projects for several higher risk residential buildings within the Portsmouth area.\nIt is anticipated that the framework will be established for an initial 4-year period, with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years in intervals to be agreed.\nThe framework will have an estimate value range of £60m - £120m of work that may be procured through the procurement route based upon the Building Safety Programme for 2025 to 2030.\nThe framework, although primarily for delivery of projects that cover high rise buildings with higher construction value works, will also cover low - medium rise blocks in order to package up phases of work by consideration of geography.\nThe Council do however anticipate that approximately 70% of low-medium rise blocks building safety projects will be let via other arrangements including for the existing and re-tendered framework agreements held by the Council & the Council's term service maintenance contracts.\nIt is not proposed to set a minimum or maximum project value for call offs, as whilst the contract value ranges may differ the core work is of a similar nature, ie. of high complexity, requiring a high level of engagement from the contractor with the majority of the projects utilising design and build and requiring significant resident engagement.\nThe Council's Standard Framework Agreement will be used for the overarching framework. Most call-off contracts will be let using JCT Pre-Construction Agreement for 1st stage pre-construction activities and the JCT Design & Build Contact for 2nd stage construction works. However, the Council is considering allowing for use of the full suite of JCT contracts.\nIt is the Council's intention to commence the procurement in June 2026 to allow for award in September 2026 ahead of the commencement of the first project on site in May 2027.\nTo streamline procurement of contractors and allow high rise programme to be accelerated the Council intends to establish a single framework consisting of 3- 4 suppliers on the primary tier and 2-3 suppliers on a reserve tier to provide contingency in the event of performance and / or capacity issues.\nThe Council is intending to invite proposals for Millgate House, as part of the tendering process to establish the framework agreement with the highest ranked framework contractor being awarded a call-off package of work including the Millgate House project.\nShould up to the next 3 highest ranked suppliers achieve a score within a percentage of the highest-ranking supplier, it is also the council's intention to award a call off package of work to each of these suppliers also.\nIn total the Council anticipates partnering with up to 4 contractors who will work on a pipeline package of multiple projects, including the Design, Construction and compliance with legal and regulatory authorities such as the Building Safety Regulator.\nIt is anticipated that each pipeline package will consist of 3 - 5 projects of varying individual complexities, with anticipated value ranging from £8M initially up to approximately £30M, with higher end value subject to business case sign off of later stages and subject to package contractor performance. Overall, the packages offered will be of equal value and complexity to each other.\nThe Council's intention is that contractors will be required to meet minimum performance KPIs to be awarded further works within the Pipeline.\nBeyond allocation of packages from the original tender process, the council will also reserve the right to award further work via mini competition or direct award on basis of:\n- ranking\n- subsequent linked work phases\n- application of framework rates basis\n- enabling continuity of work force during BSR period\nLocal Government Review\nAs part of the wider Local Government Review (LGR), the Council is required to actively engage in discussions with neighbouring authorities to explore potential opportunities for collaboration, shared service delivery, and governance alignment. While this engagement is ongoing, no formal decisions or agreements have been reached at this stage.\nThe likely impacts of Local Government Review are being considered and will be included for within the estimate total value of the opportunity, with full details to be provided when the formal tender notice is issued.\nPortsmouth City Council & Successor Unitary Authority established as result of Local Government Re-organisation which will likely broadly cover Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham & Havant boundaries. Gosport Borough Council, Fareham Borough Council and Havant Borough Council will also be able to utilise the framework in advance of the new unitary authority vesting on 1st April 2028.\nIn the event of reorganisation, contracts will include clauses that allow for the assignment of the contract to successor authorities. Any assignment clause is likely to state any contract may be assigned to any new authority that succeeds the original contracting authority.\nFor further details in respect of LGR see the following link -\nhttps://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/devolution-and-plans-for- local-government-reorganisation/\nCore Scope of Works\nThe core scope of works will include but not limited to:\nFire Stopping\nNew Compartment Walls\nNew Communal Fire Door Sets\nNew Fire Rated Property Entrance Doors (External and Internal)\nClass B-s1, d0 Communal Decoration\nInstallation of External Wall Systems\nFire Rated Window Replacement\nWalkway / Balcony Railing Repair / Replacement\nInstallation of Emergency Lighting\nInstallation of Fire Alarm Systems\nInstallation of Evacuation Alert Systems\nSolar Panel Remediations\nInstallation of AOVs\nVentilation Repairs / Improvements\nInstallation of Sprinklers\nDry/Wet Riser Installation / Replacement\nEstablishment Project Details\nMill Gate House (1-76) Remediation project will be used to establish the framework. 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Most call-off contracts will be let using JCT Pre-Construction Agreement for 1st stage pre-construction activities and the JCT Design & Build Contact for 2nd stage construction works. However, the Council is considering allowing for use of the full suite of JCT contracts.\nIt is the Council's intention to commence the procurement in June 2026 to allow for award in September 2026 ahead of the commencement of the first project on site in May 2027.\nTo streamline procurement of contractors and allow high rise programme to be accelerated the Council intends to establish a single framework consisting of 3- 4 suppliers on the primary tier and 2-3 suppliers on a reserve tier to provide contingency in the event of performance and / or capacity issues.\nThe Council is intending to invite proposals for Millgate House, as part of the tendering process to establish the framework agreement with the highest ranked framework contractor being awarded a call-off package of work including the Millgate House project.\nShould up to the next 3 highest ranked suppliers achieve a score within a percentage of the highest-ranking supplier, it is also the council's intention to award a call off package of work to each of these suppliers also.\nIn total the Council anticipates partnering with up to 4 contractors who will work on a pipeline package of multiple projects, including the Design, Construction and compliance with legal and regulatory authorities such as the Building Safety Regulator.\nIt is anticipated that each pipeline package will consist of 3 - 5 projects of varying individual complexities, with anticipated value ranging from £8M initially up to approximately £30M, with higher end value subject to business case sign off of later stages and subject to package contractor performance. Overall, the packages offered will be of equal value and complexity to each other.\nThe Council's intention is that contractors will be required to meet minimum performance KPIs to be awarded further works within the Pipeline.\nBeyond allocation of packages from the original tender process, the council will also reserve the right to award further work via mini competition or direct award on basis of:\n- ranking\n- subsequent linked work phases\n- application of framework rates basis\n- enabling continuity of work force during BSR period\nLocal Government Review\nAs part of the wider Local Government Review (LGR), the Council is required to actively engage in discussions with neighbouring authorities to explore potential opportunities for collaboration, shared service delivery, and governance alignment. 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"description": "Portsmouth City Council (the 'Council') undertook a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise on 18th December 2026. FTS reference 2025/S 000-084583.\nThe Council's main aim in undertaking the PME was to understand the market's interest, capacity, current & future capability and opinion on options for the development of a procurement strategy and tender documentation to meet needs, objectives, statutory obligations and best value duties for the establishment of a Framework to provide building safety projects for several higher risk residential buildings within the Portsmouth area.\nFeedback Highlights\nFollowing a number of 1-1 meetings and responses to questionnaires, analysis of the supplier feedback and a review of the risks and benefits was undertaken, concluding the following:\nFeedback from suppliers indicates increased interest in tendering for these contracts as a package / pipeline of works rather than on an individual mini-competition basis.\nThere appears to be a larger market of suppliers who are capable of tendering for these contracts who have capacity and the required level of direct delivery of building safety experience, than initially anticipated. It is the Council's intention to set the Conditions of Participation (experience, insurance etc. as detailed within this notice) at a level that enables contractors with this level of delivery experience to be taken forward. \nThere was interest from all who participated in taking on works for medium / low rise buildings. Those that were keen on undertaking a pipeline of work stated that it would enable continuity of work force during BSR wait periods and others, particularly smaller or those contractors with less experience on higher rise blocks were interested in these works as one off pieces of work.\nFollowing completion of the PME processes, the Council has produced a summary report that will be available within the tender pack. \nThe Council now intends to undertake procurement process for the framework inline with the following summary programme -\nITT published via Intend \t\t 27th April 2026\nIssue Contract Notice on fts \t 27th April 2026\nSite visits and bidders' session \t27th April - 15th May 2026\nDeadline for clarifications \t\t29th May 2026\nTender return deadline \t\t 5th June 2026\nNotification of award \t\t 3rd July 2026\nEnd of standstill period \t\t 15th July 2026\nStart of Section 20 period \t\t6th July 2026\nEnd of Section 20 Notice period \t4th August 2026\nFramework Award Confirmation \t5th August 2026\nFramework Execution \t\t 21st August 2026\nThe Council will run this procurement using the Open Procedures, which will be akin to the Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations (2015), with one stage, consisting of both -\nConditions of Participation\nSuppliers that meet the necessary technical, financial, and operational capabilities required for the framework.\nInvitation to Tender (ITT)\nSuppliers are invited to submit detailed proposals, including price, delivery methodology, etc.\nTo be confirmed within the tender notice, however the Council is likely to award the project and framework on a 30% cost / 70% quality split. However, discussions will take place to establish the suitability of this split and the possibility of movement of + / - 10%.\nIt is currently considered that the quality criteria will most likely consist of criteria including:\n• Technical Method Statements\n• Design Development\n• Resident Engagement\n• Team and Resource Management\n• Delivery and Programme Management\n• Risk Management\n• Cost Management\n• Social Value\nCost\n• PCSA Design costs\n• Standard Rates\n• OHP (OHP split for direct delivery and sub-delivery)\nAll of the above will be based upon submissions for the establishment project (Mill Gate).\nThe council may also consider the use of interviews and site visits, on a verification and due diligence basis. The procurement process will also consider the viewpoint of residents at every stage including for development of requirements and assessment of resident engagement proposals.",
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"description": "Portsmouth City Council (the Council) is issuing this notice as it is planning to issue a tender to establish a Framework to provide building safety projects for several higher risk residential buildings within the Portsmouth area.\nIt is anticipated that the framework will be established for an initial 4-year period, with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years in intervals to be agreed.\nThe framework will have an estimate value range of £60m - £120m of work that may be procured through the procurement route based upon the Building Safety Programme for 2025 to 2030. \nThe framework, although primarily for delivery of projects that cover high rise buildings with higher construction value works, will also cover low - medium rise blocks in order to package up phases of work by consideration of geography. \nThe Council do however anticipate that approximately 70% of low-medium rise blocks building safety projects will be let via other arrangements including for the existing and re-tendered framework agreements held by the Council & the Council's term service maintenance contracts. \nIt is not proposed to set a minimum or maximum project value for call offs, as whilst the contract value ranges may differ the core work is of a similar nature, ie. of high complexity, requiring a high level of engagement from the contractor with the majority of the projects utilising design and build and requiring significant resident engagement.\nThe Council's Standard Framework Agreement will be used for the overarching framework. Most call-off contracts will be let using JCT Pre-Construction Agreement for 1st stage pre-construction activities and the JCT Design & Build Contact for 2nd stage construction works. However, the Council is considering allowing for use of the full suite of JCT contracts.\nIt is the Council's intention to commence the procurement in April 2026 to allow for award in August 2026 ahead of the commencement of the first project on site in May 2027.\nTo streamline procurement of contractors and allow high rise programme to be accelerated the Council intends to establish a single framework consisting of 3- 4 suppliers on the primary tier and 2-3 suppliers on a reserve tier to provide contingency in the event of performance and / or capacity issues. \nThe Council is intending to invite proposals for Millgate House, as part of the tendering process to establish the framework agreement with the highest ranked framework contractor being awarded a call-off package of work including the Millgate House project. \nShould up to the next 3 highest ranked suppliers achieve a score within a percentage of the highest-ranking supplier, it is also the council's intention to award a call off package of work to each of these suppliers also.\nIn total the Council anticipates partnering with up to 4 contractors who will work on a pipeline package of multiple projects, including the Design, Construction and compliance with legal and regulatory authorities such as the Building Safety Regulator.\nIt is anticipated that each pipeline package will consist of 3 - 5 projects of varying individual complexities, with anticipated value ranging from £8M initially up to approximately £30M, with higher end value subject to business case sign off of later stages and subject to package contractor performance. 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"description": "Portsmouth City Council (The 'Council') have published this Pre Market Engagement (PME) Notice to seek assistance from the market to understand the market's interest, capacity, current & future capability and opinion on options for the development of a procurement strategy and tender documentation to meet needs, objectives, statutory obligations and best value duties for the establishment of a Framework to provide building safety projects for several higher risk residential buildings within the Portsmouth area. \nThe Council is seeking to engage with appropriately qualified & experienced contractors, or contractors that are not yet qualified & experienced but can evidence relevant business development activities.\nThe council will be running a hybrid briefing (In person at Civic Offices, Portsmouth and via Teams) on the 16th January 2026 at 09:00. Interested parties are encouraged to attend this briefing as it will present an opportunity to better understand the proposed framework. \nThe Council will be recording the meeting to subsequently make this available as part of the PME pack via In-Tend. \nTo attend virtually, please use the link in the PME briefing document, if you wish to attend in person, contractors are to contact the Council using the correspondence function on In-Tend . \nIf you wish to join in person then it is anticipated that the meeting will be held in the Civic Offices, the location is liable to change depending on the demand to attend in person. If there is a change in venue you will be notified via the correspondence function on In-Tend. \nAny questions and answers from this event will be recorded via separate clarification log and will be published to In-Tend for all contractors to access, unless deemed commercially sensitive. \nThe suggested agenda is: \n09:00 to 09:10 - Introduction \n09:10 to 09:30 - PCC Presentation \n09:30 to 10:00 - Questions and Answers \nContractors are not limited to the number of delegates and should submit their request to attend in person no later than the 15th January 2026. \nPME PROGRAMME\nThe Council's process and timetable for undertaking the PME process is: \n1. Issue PME Notice on Find a Tender Service 18/12/25 \n2. Publish PME Documents on In-Tend 18/12/2025 \n3. Deadline to confirm attendance in person. 15/01/26 \n4. Hybrid PME Event 16/01/26 \n5. Deadline for 1-1 Meetings EoI 23/01/26 \n6. 1-1 Engagement Meetings 26/01/26 - 06/02/26 \nThe Council will administrate the preliminary market engagement and process using its e-sourcing system In-Tend. For further details, communications and to express an interest please register / access Intend via link: \nhttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home\nBRIEFING\nThe Council is inviting all interested contractors to a PME Briefing on 16th January 2026 to better understand the proposed framework. Contractors are welcome to join via Teams or in person at the Civic Offices, Portsmouth. Joining details are set out within the PME Briefing document in InTend.\n1-1 MEETINGS \nAlso, the Council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced contractors to take part in exploratory 1-1 online TEAMS meetings which will take place between 26th January 2026 and the 6th February 2026. \nThe Council currently has eight slots available, each slot being an hour and fifteen minutes in length. The 1-1 slots available are set out within the PME Briefing document in InTend and will be allocated on a first come first served basis to Contractors. \nInterested contractors should submit via In-Tend by no later than Friday 23rd January 2026 at 15:00 a completed Expression of Interest (EOI) and Conflict of Interest (COI) forms accessible via the council's e-sourcing system In-Tend in order to book a 1-1 slot. \nContractors should note that there is no obligation to take part in this exercise and that if they do not take part, it will not preclude them from any subsequent related procurement process, and this is in no way an indication of the selection of any organisation or a guarantee of future work. \nA summary of the PME feedback will be shared with all contractors that participate in the 1:1's or events, for review prior to its publication with the subsequent procurement."
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