Buyer Name: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
Buyer Address: Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester, UKJ27, PO19 6PE, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Refurbishment of Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 accommodation blocks
Contact Email: tenders@chi.ac.uk
Buyer Name: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
Buyer Address: Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester, UKJ27, PO19 6PE, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Refurbishment of Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 accommodation blocks
Contact Email: tenders@chi.ac.uk
Buyer Name: DREES & SOMMER UK LIMITED
Buyer Address: Jackson House, Sale, UKD34, M33 7RR, United Kingdom
Contact Email: declan.oriordan.ext@dreso.com
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.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076076-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 960,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-09-14T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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