Planning

Science Capability in Animal Health (SCAH) Capital Programme Pre-Procurement Market Engagement

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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17 Feb 2022 at 10:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Science Capability in Animal Health (SCAH) Capital Programme Pre-Procurement Market Engagement" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which operates under the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). This opportunity is set within the construction industry, specifically at the Weybridge science estate in the United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with a key engagement end date on 11 March 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to take part in the pre-procurement market engagement, which will involve completing a survey available for four weeks from the publication date on 17 February 2022.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) involved in construction and engineering services. The SCAH Programme aims to deliver significant projects that include enabling works, infrastructure development, and the construction of a new Science Hub, providing various roles from project management to specialist support. Firms that specialise in site preparation, design, civil engineering, and contractor services would be well-suited to compete for these opportunities, ensuring they can contribute to the modernisation of critical animal health facilities in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Science Capability in Animal Health (SCAH) Capital Programme Pre-Procurement Market Engagement

Notice Description

This Early Engagement Notice initiates pre-procurement market engagement with the supply chain, and, together with the information provided in the survey site, its aims are to: - Provide an update on development of the SCAH Programme; - Set the context for the SCAH Capital Programme ("SCP"), within the overarching SCAH Programme and ongoing operations of the Weybridge science estate; - Provide the range of opportunities presented by the SCP (as further described below); and - Set out next steps for interested suppliers to complete the pre-procurement market engagement survey and register for further updates. Interested suppliers are advised to read this notice and expanded back ground information provided in the survey site, available for 4 weeks from publication of the PIN, with links to both below. Background information: Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA): https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/animal-and-plant-health-agency. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra): https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs Together, Defra and APHA are developing the client capabilities required to deliver the SCAH Programme, through an Intelligent Client Function. APHA is based at the Weybridge science estate, and provides the UK's primary capability for managing the extensive and continuously evolving threats posed by the spread of high-risk diseases carried by animals. In March 2020 the Government committed to transform the animal science facility at Weybridge. The programme is aimed at safeguarding and enhancing the Weybridge science estate, providing additional world class, state of the art laboratory space and high level ACDP biocontainment facilities. The SCAH Programme comprises the SCAH Transformation Programme and the SCAH Capital Programme. The SCAH Transformation Programme covers the development of new scientific, digital and facilities management operating models, to be delivered through Defra/APHA alongside the SCP. This notice relates specifically to the SCP. Preparation and phasing of the SCP: Preparatory activities are under way, with early demolition works commencing in October 2021. The SCAH Programme is now in preparation and planning stages. Key aspirations for the SCP: There is the opportunity to contribute to the transformation of the UK Construction Industry. Defra is aligned to UK Government policies and strategies (e.g. Construction Playbook), in delivering its 25 year environmental plan. Defra is seeking to deliver a lasting legacy through social value benefits (e.g. employment, skills and sustainability). The SCAH Programme is committed to providing opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) both locally and across the United Kingdom, either through contracting directly with Defra or indirectly with a Tier 1 services or works supplier to the SCAH Programme. Further information on key aspirations can be found in the survey site. Additional information: Works and services will be delivered via various Capital Programme projects, collated into Capital Sub Programme groups. The sub-programmes are at an early stage of development. The high level phasing and range based estimates are provided for information only. Interested suppliers are advised to read all of the important information and limitations related to this notice in Section VI.3 of the PIN, linked below. Capital Sub Programmes: 1. Capital Enabling Works and Services (net construction estimated costs range PS50m - PS75m) 2022 - 2027: Consolidation of existing operations, and vacation of redundant facilities, creating the footprint for capital works, whilst protecting ongoing critical science operations. Note the Engineering Delivery Framework (in procurement) will deliver a proportion of these. 2. Site Wide Infrastructure works and services (net construction estimated costs range PS125m - PS175m) - 2022 - 2037: preparatory services to develop and deliver the requirements; and - 2028 - 2037: works will overlap / interface with the main Science Hub works. 3. Science Hub capital works and services (net construction estimated costs range PS650m - PS850m) - 2022 - c. 2037: services to provide the design and develop the works, until completion and commissioning of the Science Hub; and - 2025 - 2035: logistics, construction and associated delivery of the Science Hub new builds. 4. Site Rationalisation (net construction estimated costs range PS50m - PS75m) 2032 to 2037: activities to support the commissioning and operation of the Science Hub, and rationalisation of the wider estate. 5. Campus Masterplan development to inform Town & Country Planning submissions. Opportunities: The SCP presents a wide range of opportunities in the short, medium and longer term, including but not limited to: Professional services: - Preparation and planning for the Science Hub, working with the Defra and / APHA to position the SCP for successful delivery; - Design and Engineering of the Science Hub, through site wide infrastructure and capital works; and - Professional management of the main works contractors, including project & programme management, cost management and specialist support with regulatory and licensing activities. Works: - Enabling construction and engineering works, with additional opportunities generated through the planning and preparation phases, and subcontract opportunities generated by the main works contractors; - Overarching logistics integrator role to support the enabling and main works; and - Construction and engineering works for the Science Hub(s) including the required design, construction, commissioning and validation required to deliver technically complex research environments. Defra is inviting all interested tiers of suppliers to complete a short survey regarding their organisation and communication preferences, survey link below. After the initial 4 weeks, suppliers may still express an interest in opportunities, via email provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27ae0d42-1bda-4d29-86e8-dbd40a635dd9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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