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NBC Science Hub Buildings (Main Works Contractor) - B951

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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06 Jun 2025 at 13:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NBC Science Hub Buildings (Main Works Contractor) - B951, overseen by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, is in the award stage. This contract focuses on the engineering design services industry, with additional constructions and specialty design services required. The project is located in London and applies to the broader United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories and beyond. The tender, issued through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded its tendering phase in February 2025. The contract period commenced on 2nd June 2025 and is slated to end on 29th February 2032, with Laing O'Rourke Delivery Limited identified as the supplier for this undertaking. The total contract value is £511,000,000.

The award of this contract represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large firms with capacities in construction, engineering, and specialty services. The scope of work necessitates a collaborative effort among multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, and public health professionals, as well as generalist and biocontainment specialists, suitable for established businesses with experience in comprehensive project delivery. Although the tender is not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, companies capable of engaging in complex, large-scale frameworks and who possess the requisite expertise are positioned aptly to leverage this opportunity for substantial growth and market presence in the engineering design and construction sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NBC Science Hub Buildings (Main Works Contractor) - B951

Notice Description

The Main Works Contractor will work in collaboration with the NBC Programme to plan, design and build the B951 Science Hub building. They will take the RIBA Stage 3 design from the NBC Technical Partner and complete the RIBA Stage 4 (and beyond) design into construction and commissioning the building. The Contractor will lead an integrated multidisciplinary supply chain including a designer, mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) suppliers and other generalist and biocontainment specialist contractors to deliver the building.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2c5bfb-238e-42d0-a701-7d6aa58768b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71320000 - Engineering design services

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£511,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£511,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 29 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAING O'ROURKE DELIVERY

Further Information

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