Award

QUB/2536/24 - Momentum One Zero (M1.0) Building Contractor

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Award

22 Oct 2025 at 16:41

Tender

30 May 2024 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Momentum One Zero (M1.0) Building Contractor" project, steered by Queen's University Belfast, involves the expansion of the ECIT Building and is part of the Belfast City Region Deal. The project falls under the Building construction work category (CPV 45210000) and is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement process used a two-stage restricted procedure and is currently at the award stage. The contract was signed on 25th September 2025, with Henry Brothers Ltd selected as the contractor. The construction is estimated to take 27 months, with significant emphasis on quality, social value, and price as the award criteria. The project aims to create an innovative and collaborative environment within Belfast's innovation district, featuring state-of-the-art facilities including laboratories, workshops, and seminar spaces.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth within the construction industry, particularly for large businesses experienced in handling complex and technically demanding projects. Firms with expertise in building works, mechanical and electrical installations, and working in live, operational environments will find this project a significant opportunity. The procurement's focus on social value also implies opportunities for businesses that can align with community and sustainability objectives. Given the complexity and scale, businesses that can manage such multifaceted projects while delivering high social value stand to benefit significantly from engaging in this contract.

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Notice Title

QUB/2536/24 - Momentum One Zero (M1.0) Building Contractor

Notice Description

The project is for the provision of the works required to deliver the Momentum One Zero Project. Momentum One Zero (M1.0) is one of three, Belfast City Region Deal Projects which is being delivered by Queen's University Belfast. The works will significantly expand the existing ECIT (Electronics, Communications and Information Technology) Building on Queens Road, Queen's Island, Belfast and will create an anchor building in Belfast's innovation district.This tender exercise followed the 2-stage restricted procedure. Economic Operators shortlisted at Stage 1: PQQ were then invited to tender for Stage 2: ITT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project is for the provision of the works required to deliver the Momentum One Zero Project. Momentum One Zero (M1.0) is one of three, Belfast City Region Deal Projects which is being delivered by Queen's University Belfast. The works will significantly expand the existing ECIT (Electronics, Communications and Information Technology) Building on Queen's Road, Queen's Island, Belfast and will create an anchor building in Belfast's innovation district. This tender exercise followed the 2-stage restricted procedure. Economic Operators shortlisted at Stage 1: PQQ were then invited to tender for Stage 2: ITT. The scope of the project will include:- c.6500 sqm extension, delivered over a 3 and 5-storey extension to accommodate over 450 additional building users- c.400 sqm server room - Laboratory / Maker spaces - Clean rooms- Specialists workshops- Seminar spaces - Large atrium / circulation spaces- Tea points, kitchen and catering space- Collaboration spaces including kitchen facilities - Offices - Storage - Ancillary accommodation associated with office spaces - Reception area- Significant mechanical and electrical installations (c.40% of estimated construction cost)- Specific Client requirements associated with IT and AV coordination, installation and commissioning - Specific Client requirements associated with the procurement, coordination and installation of FF&E- Complex facade system- Installation of PV panels- Piling- Demolition works- Temporary works- Refurbishment of selected elements of the existing ECIT building- External landscaping to include car parking, planting, bin storage, bike shelters and EV charging The complexities of the project include:- Working on a live, operational site - Working alongside multiple stakeholders including but not limited to businesses, statutory authorities, and end-users- Working adjacent to a road which services commercial premises and along where the Glider bus operates- Working adjacent to a Scheduled Monument - Temporary works to facilitate and maintain access to the existing ECIT building for the duration of the works- Temporary works access - Connecting into an operational building - Working on a brown field, inner city site- Working in proximity to George Best, Belfast City Airport- Sectional completion - Adhering to and discharging planning conditions- NIE additional network capacity available February 2027The project is utilising the 'Traditional' procurement methodology. The estimated construction duration is 27 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046c82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067635-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£29,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,552,895 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Jackie Glackin
Contact Email
j.glackin@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890973026

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENRY BROTHERS

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