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The Omega Centre Special Education Needs School Refurbishment & Extension

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Deadline
166 days left
September 17, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
022996-2026
Value
£9,000,000
Location
Hampshire and Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Published
March 28, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 13, 2026

Deadline for Questions

September 10, 2026

Submission Deadline

September 17, 2026

Contract Start Date

September 17, 2026

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Budget
£9,000,000
Duration
18 months
Location
Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Type
Restricted Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting requests to participate from suitably qualified suppliers to deliver the refurbishment & extension of the Omega Arts Centre to form a new school for young people with special education needs & disabilities (SEND). Site address is: The Omega Arts Centre, 2 Omega Street, Portsmouth PO5 4LP. The estimate contract value is £7.5m and we expect work to commence on site in October 2026 and to complete in March 2028. The Council are looking to appoint a Principal Contractor, with the ability to undertake the works directly The contract is for construction and a design portion. A Planning application has been submitted. The Council has decided to use a two-stage process to procure the stated requirements; specifically: a discrete Conditions of Participation stage to establish a shortlist of up to 4 suppliers, shortlisted suppliers will subsequently be invited to tender for the works. The successful supplier will be appointed using a JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2024 with Contractors Design Portion. The Council is targeting to have awarded this contract by September 2026. SCOPE The contractor will take on responsibility for several elements of the design, including but not limited to the elements of the structural, mechanical and electrical services. The works include new build construction, extensions to the existing building, adaptations to the existing building, maintenance works to the existing building, landscape work on the site. The full design and list of Contractors Design Portions will be issued as part of the tender documents. The successful contractor will take on the responsibility for preparing the designs for the Contractor Design Portions, demolishing an existing building and delivering the construction of the 4 new buildings/extensions to form a SEND school, they will be expected to co-ordinate and take on the role of Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations & the Building Safety Act for the works activities.

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Requirements & Qualifications

27 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (9)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (4)
Technical (11)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS9
--This is a two-stage process:
--Stage 1: Conditions of Participation (CoP) to establish a shortlist of up to 4 suppliers.
--Stage 2: Invitation to Tender (ITT) for shortlisted suppliers.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Suitably qualified suppliers are invited to participate.
--Suppliers must be able to undertake the works directly.
--Suppliers must be able to undertake the construction and design portion.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS11
--Ability to deliver the refurbishment & extension of the Omega Arts Centre to form a new school for young people with special education needs & disabilities (SEND).
--Ability to undertake new build construction.
--Ability to undertake extensions to the existing building.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Estimated contract value is £7.5m.
--The value is listed as 9000000 EUR.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for the Omega Centre Special Education Needs School Refurbishment & Extension is generally well-structured with clear objectives and a detailed timeline. However, it lacks explicit evaluation criteria and information on sustainability aspects.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to standard procurement practices with a clear two-stage procedure and defined timelines. The CPV code is provided, and the estimated value is disclosed. There are no immediate indications of disputes or regulatory non-compliance. The deadlines, while potentially tight for some, are within a reasonable range for a competitive flexible procedure.

Clarity80/100

The description of the project is clear, outlining the scope of works, the target beneficiaries, and the location. The requirements for suppliers are detailed, including technical capabilities and the need to act as Principal Contractor. The two-stage process is well-defined. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria for both stages is a significant omission.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including the title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration. The detailed schedule provides a clear roadmap. However, the tender documents themselves are not accessible or summarized, which impacts the overall completeness of the information provided to potential bidders.

No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender is open to 'suitably qualified suppliers' and uses a competitive flexible procedure, indicating a fair process. The estimated value is disclosed, and the two-stage process aims to shortlist qualified bidders. There are no obvious requirements tailored to specific companies. The use of e-procurement is implied by the mention of 'Intend' for publishing notices and documents.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a two-stage submission process with clear deadlines for each stage. The contract start date is provided, and the duration is defined. However, the lack of explicit information regarding e-submission mechanisms and the URL for accessing tender documents limits practicality. Financing information is not detailed.

No e-submission
Document URL missing
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and timelines are consistently populated. The dates provided in the schedule are logical and follow a sequential order. There are no indications of suspension or disputes. The contract start date and completion date align with the contract duration.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded. This lack of emphasis on sustainability criteria results in a lower score in this category.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear project description and scope
Detailed and logical timeline provided
Two-stage procurement process well-defined
Estimated value and contract duration specified

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria for both stages
Tender documents not accessible or summarized
Lack of explicit sustainability considerations
Potential for tight deadlines for clarification requests

Recommendations

1. Publish detailed evaluation criteria for both the Conditions of Participation and the final tender submission.
2. Provide direct links or clear instructions on how to access the full tender documentation.
3. Incorporate and clearly state any sustainability objectives or requirements.

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