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31 Jul 2026 at 13:36

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed a procurement process for the project titled "B265 Mice Upgrades (Suite C)", classified under the industry category of laboratory building construction work. This project involves modifications to facilitate the handling and containment of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) mice at B265 Suite C. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, with postal code KT15 3NB, this direct procurement process used a single tender action below the threshold. The awarded contract, valued at £176,567.47, with an initial estimated value of £250,000, was published on 31st July 2026 and is set to run from 21st July 2026 to 2nd November 2026, marking the award stage of the procurement.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory construction and modifications, especially those specialising in pathogen containment and compliance. While large-scale businesses like the awarded supplier, Walter Lilly & Co. Limited, are likely candidates due to the project's nature and scale, companies with expertise in complex laboratory upgrades and pathogen handling compliance might find tremendous growth potential in similar future tenders issued by government departments. Such projects not only enhance credentials in high-standard construction but also expand market reach in the niche sector of laboratory facilities tailored for specialised scientific work.

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Notice Title

B265 Mice Upgrades (Suite C)

Notice Description

The Contractor shall design, supply, install, test and commission all modifications required to B265 Suite C to facilitate the interim accommodation of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) mice from Q4 2026 pending completion of B448. The works shall provide a compliant facility suitable for the handling and containment of TSEs (non-conventional pathogens up to ACDP3).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f321aba-b15c-4bbf-a05b-cd4bf02aa0f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe04ac1-5ad5-4e5c-adcd-5f737298c45e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,567 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 2 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALTER LILLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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