Planning

National Nature Reserves (Natural England) x 9 Major Build Programme

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

20 Sep 2022 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is planning a tender for the "National Nature Reserves (Natural England) x 9 Major Build Programme." This construction project aims to upgrade nine National Nature Reserve bases across England to enhance operational capabilities and foster a deeper connection with nature. The projects encompass a mix of new build schemes, refurbishments, and a combination of both, spread across various locations in England. The total value of the project is £20 million, with individual construction values ranging from £1-5 million. Interested main contractors must submit responses to the questionnaire by 14th October 2022, with a completion target between 2023-2025, subject to planning and funding.

This tender presents opportunities for construction firms specialising in sustainable buildings and associated works. Successful bidders will need expertise in areas such as fit-out, services, drainage, access tracks/roads, and landscaping. The projects aim to achieve high BREEAM ratings, with a focus on sustainability. The procurement process follows a traditional route and will be managed under NEC4 ECC contracts. Businesses with experience in construction of educational and research buildings will find these projects particularly well-suited for growth and development.

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Notice Title

National Nature Reserves (Natural England) x 9 Major Build Programme

Notice Description

Natural England (NE) wish to upgrade nine of their National Nature Reserve (NNR) bases across England to improve their operational capability and allow them to connect more people with nature. Nine independent projects are currently in varying stages of concept design. There are currently 5 new build schemes, 1 refurbishment scheme, and 3 with an element of both. These are located across England. The majority of the new build elements are based on a modular design, though two are likely to be traditional blockwork. The intention of this PIN is to identify suitable main contractors who are interested in tendering for individual projects, packages of projects or all of the projects. Please email Stuart.Walters@Defra.gov.uk for the PIN/Questionnaire. Responses to the questionnaire have a deadline of the 14th October 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In broad terms, our requirement is focussed on construction firms primarily with expertise in sustainable buildings and associated works. (fit out, services, drainage, access tracks/roads, landscaping). All new buildings are aiming to achieve a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating, and all refurbishment schemes are aiming to achieve a BREEAM 'very good' rating. Budget Construction values of each scheme is between PS1-5m and it is intended that each project follow a traditional procurement route and let under an NEC4 ECC. The delivery programme is currently under review but it is the intention to complete all nine projects 2023-2025, subject to planning and sufficient funds. There are 9 single floor building projects being progressed at different locations (see table below). In general most are providing administrative space such as office, meeting room, classroom, with kitchenette and toilets. Some provide small bunk accommodation and some include operational space such as vehicle storage and workshop. Associated works include Fit out, services, drainage, access tracks/roads, landscaping. Operational activities will continue throughout construction. 1 Lindisfarne NNR Base - Northumberland (est 180sqm) New building - small science and research facilities adjacent to existing operational building. Overnight accommodation. Close proximity to railway requires blockwork construction. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. 2 Lower Derwent Valley NNR Base - North Yorkshire (est 220sqm) New Building - Office environment closely located to existing building. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. 3 Ingleborough NNR Base- North Yorkshire (est 100sqm) Existing barn with second floor incorporating office environment, workshop and vehicle storage - full refurbishment to improve conditions, incorporate standard services and improve sustainability. Still in development. 4 Monyash NNR Base - Derbyshire (est 600sqm refurb unknown) Two new buildings - one office environment, one operational including workshop and vehicle storage. Potentially some barn refurbishment. Still in development. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. 5 Thursley NNR Base - Surrey (est 360sqm) New building - office environment, workshop and vehicle storage. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. 6 Martin Down NNR Base- Hampshire (est 120sqm. Refurb changes to doors and security) New building - office environment. Existing barn upgrade with workshop and vehicle storage. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. New sub-station required. 7 Parsonage Farm NNR Base- Wiltshire (est 220sqm, refurb 600sqm and new barn 300sqm) New building - office environment. New hay barn. Existing buildings refurbishment including workshop and vehicle storage, meat & hygiene area, overnight accommodation. Building refurbishment This is a working farm. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. See additional information box for the last 2 projects: Additional information: 8 Yarner Wood NNR Base - Devon (est 100sqm) New Building - Office environment and demolition of existing building. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. 9 Lizard NNR Base - Cornwall (est 160sqm) New building - office environment. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0369a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026253-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

43310000 - Civil engineering machinery

43320000 - Construction equipment

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45214300 - Construction work for college buildings

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stuart.walters@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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