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John Innes Centre: Technology Platform 1 (TP1) Glasshouses and Insectary

JOHN INNES CENTRE

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Award

02 May 2025 at 11:54

Award Notice
Tender

17 Oct 2024 at 15:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is being led by the John Innes Centre, focusing on the development of Technology Platform 1 (TP1) Glasshouses and Insectary at the Norwich Research Park. This project, part of the Next Generation Infrastructure Programme, aims to enhance the infrastructure at the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory, benefiting the scientific community in plant and microbial research. The procurement stage for this initiative has reached the award phase, with a Pre-Construction Services Agreement granted to Vinci Construction UK Limited as of 30th April 2025. The work falls under the "Construction work for buildings relating to education and research" category, with an expected value between £35 million to £40 million (excluding VAT) and a project span from 16th April 2025 to 6th January 2027. The buying organisation is situated in the East of England, with a tender deadline previously noted on 18th November 2024.

This tender opportunity offers significant business growth potential for companies in the construction sector, especially those with expertise in design and build services for educational and research infrastructure. The project encourages collaboration and innovation and may particularly interest SMEs, as indicated by its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. As the procurement method follows a selective, restricted procedure, businesses with a demonstrated track record and relevant experience in large-scale infrastructure projects will likely be best positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract enables suppliers to contribute to cutting-edge research facilities, fostering long-term partnerships and expanding their portfolio within the scientific construction domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

John Innes Centre: Technology Platform 1 (TP1) Glasshouses and Insectary

Notice Description

This package of works form part of the Next Generation Infrastructure (NGI) Programme, a funded development programme looking to develop the facilities across Norwich Research Park to transform the existing capabilities of John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL), both internationally recognised centres of excellence in plant and microbial science. NGI will address the deterioration of infrastructure at JIC and TSL to create a world-class facility that will engage with its surroundings, is outward looking and promotes collaboration and innovation to supercharge JIC and TSL's ability to translate scientific knowledge into practical solutions and address global challenges. This package of works comprises of the following works (the Project), currently under RIBA 03 design stage: (a) Demolitions to existing buildings within TP1 plot. (b) Scientific Research Glasshouses, incl plant room building, GIFA currently 4,300m2. (c) Insectary Laboratory Building, GIFA currently circa 850m2. (d) TP1 Horticulture Store, GIFA currently circa 200m2, (e) Associated external landscaping, external drainage, irrigation plant works and external services within the TP1 plot. This Contract Award Notice relates to the award of a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) in respect of to the design of TP1 and agreement of a contract sum for the full delivery of the project. This Contract Award Notice sets out JIC's intention to enter into a bespoke PCSA with Vinci with the ultimate aim of an award of a JCT Design & Build Contract for the delivery of TP1 (subject to satisfactory performance under the PCSA, agreement of a contract sum in line with the PCSA and JIC obtaining the necessary internal approvals). The anticipated value of the PCSA to be awarded to Vinci is PS1,867,132.22 (ex VAT), with the overall anticipated value for the delivery of TP1 being in the region of PS35-PS40m (ex VAT). JIC will publish a further Contract Award Notice in due course ahead of awarding the JCT Design and Build Contract (subject to the points noted above).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f1e52ee-0fd8-4e96-baf2-091088b93d93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349aa425-a4f6-41a5-94d8-6380d9f50683
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,867,132 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 6-12 months
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
JOHN INNES CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB1 2JD
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Petersfield
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VINCI CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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