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OVERVIEW
Rising 170 metres above Portsmouth Harbour, the Spinnaker Tower is one of the South Coast’s most recognisable landmarks and a symbol of the city’s maritime heritage. Inspired by the shape of a sail, the Tower’s twin arcs create a striking architectural statement visible for miles around.
The Tower offers three viewing decks, reached via high-speed lift in just 30 seconds, with panoramic views stretching up to 23 miles across the Solent, the Isle of Wight, and
the South Downs.
Each level provides a distinctive setting for visitors and private events alike.
At ground level, guests are welcomed by a café area offering covers of 110 internally and 56 externally. The internal café/bar on the experience level provides a further 48 covers, offering refreshments accompanied by uninterrupted coastal views. The top-floor Sky Deck accommodates up to 20 guests, providing a unique setting above the city skyline.
Portsmouth City Council are looking for an occupier to expand the commercial success through expanding it’s on site offers, brand partnerships and activating under utilised areas.
Prime Locations
THE SOUTH COAST'S PREMIER LANDMARK DESTINATION
Exclusive Amenities
EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION
& CONNECTIVITY
Uncompromised Security
Versatile Commercial
& Event Potential
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A Proven destination for Regeneration & Tourism Growth
LOCATION
Spinnaker Tower is located at Gunwharf Quays, on the edge of Portsmouth Harbour, offering sweeping views across the Solent and easy access to the city’s historic waterfront. Its position makes it a central feature of Portsmouth’s regenerated quayside, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and cultural attraction.
Portsmouth Harbour railway station is just a short walk away, with direct train services from London Waterloo (approx. 1h 30m), Southampton Central (approx. 45 minutes), Brighton (around 1h 30m), and Bournemouth (about 1h 40m). Road access is via the M275, leading to parking at Gunwharf Quays. Local buses serve the nearby Hard Interchange.
Portsmouth Harbour is one of two ports offering ferry services to Isle of Wight, with an estimated 4.3 million visitors between the two ports.
LOCATION
Spinnaker Tower is located at Gunwharf Quays, on the edge of Portsmouth Harbour, offering sweeping views across the Solent and easy access to the city’s historic waterfront. Its position makes it a central feature of Portsmouth’s regenerated quayside, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and cultural attraction.
Portsmouth Harbour railway station is just a short walk away, with direct train services from London Waterloo (approx. 1h 30m), Southampton Central (approx. 45 minutes), Brighton (around 1h 30m), and Bournemouth (about 1h 40m). Road access is via the M275, leading to parking at Gunwharf Quays. Local buses serve the nearby Hard Interchange.
Portsmouth Harbour is one of two ports offering ferry services to Isle of Wight, with an estimated 4.3 million visitors between the two ports.
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Spinnaker Tower is located at Gunwharf Quays, on the edge of Portsmouth Harbour, offering sweeping views across the Solent and easy access to the city’s historic waterfront. Its position makes it a central feature of Portsmouth’s regenerated quayside, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and cultural attraction.
Portsmouth Harbour railway station is just a short walk away, with direct train services from London Waterloo (approx. 1h 30m), Southampton Central (approx. 45 minutes), Brighton (around 1h 30m), and Bournemouth (about 1h 40m). Road access is via the M275, leading to parking at Gunwharf Quays. Local buses serve the nearby Hard Interchange.
Portsmouth Harbour is one of two ports offering ferry services to Isle of Wight, with an estimated 4.3 million visitors between the two ports.
LOCATION
Architectural Grandeur
Each property showcases innovative design and superior craftsmanship, setting new standards for luxury.
Architectural Grandeur
Each property showcases innovative design and superior craftsmanship, setting new standards for luxury.
Architectural Grandeur
Each property showcases innovative design and superior craftsmanship, setting new standards for luxury.
Architectural Grandeur
Each property showcases innovative design and superior craftsmanship, setting new standards for luxury.
Architectural Grandeur
Each property showcases innovative design and superior craftsmanship, setting new standards for luxury.
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Floor Areas
The areas detailed below are approximate Gross Internal Areas.
Use
Primary use as a leisure viewing tower, with ancillary uses subject to the necessary planning consents.
Rateable Value
Rateable Value: £290,000
Rates Payable (Est): £160,950
Further business rates enquiries should be made to Portsmouth City Councils Business Rates Department
Commercial Agreement
The landlord's preference is to lease the property on terms to be agreed. Other commercial agreements will be considered
EPC
To be confirmed
Capacity
- Viewing Deck 1: total occupancy 268 persons
- Viewing Deck 2: total occupancy 186 persons
- Viewing Deck 3: total occupancy 98 persons
- Ground floor (cafe bar): total occupancy 130 persons
Licensed activities & hours
- Late night refreshments: Daily 23:00-01:00
- Regulated entertainment (films, live/recorded music, dance, plays, indoor sport, similar): Mostly daily 10:00-01:00 (Some activities limited to 10:00-23:00)
Procurement Process
The Council are completing a competitive flexible procedure in line with Procurement Act 2023 and have issued a Tender Notice to the UK government Find a Tender Service (FTS) where they will be undertaking a tender process via the Council's e-sourcing system In-Tend. All relevant documentation regarding the opportunity to inform your bid will be held there and used for submissions.
Revised Targeted Commercials
- Contract Duration: 25 years.
- Rent: Express allowance for suppliers to submit bids which do not include for any rental payments to the council for the initial 3 years of the contract. Suppliers are still incentivised to offer a level of payment through the application of tender evaluation model (14 – first 3 years fixed lease payments total. From year 4 of the contract the council is now targeting a total guaranteed rental payment of ideally approximately £275,000 per annum. Target level can be provided through the additional optional revenue share payments, although achievement of the targets should predominately (ideally 90% / £247,000) be through the value of fixed rental payments.
- Revenue Share: Removal of mandated revenue share requirement. Sole discretion of supplier to include in their proposal, although suppliers are still incentivised to do so. Proposed percentage must not exceed 10%.
Please refer to the Stage 1 Invitation to Tender document set out by Portsmouth City Council, this document is located within the InTend portal. Should you have any further questions, please use the InTend portal direct for further guidance.
To enable suppliers who may now wish to participate in the procurement process, and those that are currently participating time to make changes to the proposals they may be preparing, the Council has extended the tender return deadline to Friday 5th June 2026 @12:00 in order to address the general guiding principles for setting time limits set out within Section 54 (1) (d) of the Procurement Act 2023.
Targeted Commercials
In order to provide for fair & equal treatment between suppliers who are currently participating in the procurement and those that may wish to do so following issue of the modifications, the Council has also allowed for a further Site Tour/s on Wednesday 13th May @10:00 & Friday 15th May @10:00, Further Bidder Briefing on Tuesday 12th May 13:30 and Further 1-1 Dialogue Meetings between 19th May - 21st May.
Targeted Commercials
In order to provide for the additional time for preparation of tender submissions and further site tour, briefing, 1-1 meetings, etc., and still allow sufficient time for evaluation, award, mobilisation and commencement of services on 10th October 2026, the Council has now removed the option of undertaking negotiation with and invitation of Best & Final Tenders from the 3 highest scoring tenderers. The Council will now run the competitive tendering process in line with the option to award following assessment of tender submissions and not open a further round of competitive tendering.
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Use
Primary use as a leisure viewing tower, with ancillary uses subject to the necessary
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Rateable Value
Rateable Value: £290,000
Rates Payable (Est): £160,950
Further business rates enquiries should be made to Portsmouth City Councils Business Rates Department.
Commercial Agreement
The landlord's preference is to lease the property on terms to be agreed. Other commercial agreements will be considered
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