Tender

MRC Installation and Minor Works Framework

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for an upcoming tender titled "MRC Installation and Minor Works Framework," classified under the construction work industry category (CPV: 45000000). This framework pertains to installation and minor works across Medical Research Council (MRC) campuses in London, Oxford, and Cambridge, aiming to support MRC's goal of establishing world-leading scientific research centres and achieving carbon-neutral status by 2040. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 3rd March 2025. The contract period is expected to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029. The contract's total estimated value is £85,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for contractors specialising in installations, demolition works, building services, and decarbonisation projects. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The framework will involve diverse projects such as design, installation, and replacement of scientific equipment, roof repairs, building fabric upgrades, and implementation of energy-efficient systems. Businesses with expertise in these areas, especially those familiar with working in a scientific research setting, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities and an excellent avenue for expanding their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MRC Installation and Minor Works Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform the market of a potential opportunity to participate in the Installations and Minor Works framework for the Medical Research Council (MRC) campuses on London, Oxford, and Cambridge. The MRC intends to engage with potential contractors through a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event and subsequent PME activities. The publication of this early engagement opportunity is a voluntary publication and does not represent a commitment by the MRC to initiate, run, or complete a full procurement competition in relation to a contract for the works described. The MRC supports world-leading medical research efforts across the biomedical spectrum, from fundamental lab-based science to clinical trials, and in all major disease areas. The MRC has embarked on a transformational journey of its estates with the aim of establishing world-leading scientific research centres, and achieve a carbon-neutral status by 2040. To do this successfully, MRC requires an Installations and Minor Works framework that can support a range of projects at the facilities listed below - *MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, London *MRC Harwell site, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, and *MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge The following Installations and Minor Works projects are expected to be part of the framework requirements: *Design/Installation/Replacement of scientific equipment and associated works: e.g. individually vented caging systems, autoclaves, and reverse osmosis systems *Demolition Works *Building Enclosure Works: e.g. roof repairs *Building Interiors: e.g. building fabric upgrade works *Building Services Works: e.g. CCTV, air conditioning units, chillers, lighting, and building management systems works *Decarbonisation Works: e.g. photovoltaic panels, solar canopies, boiler replacements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e39310da-fff0-476d-90b5-8211daa34e16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e217c94f-f348-47d3-bf0d-54b34c92b538
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£85,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Commercial Business Partner
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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