Planning

UKRI-4681 Construction Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

06 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), issued a procurement notice for the selection of a construction partner for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This procurement is in the planning stage and seeks to establish a long-term construction partnership aimed at transforming STFC’s estate across various UK locations, including Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, The Cosener's House, Chilbolton Observatory, Daresbury Laboratory, The Royal Observatory Edinburgh, and Boulby Underground Laboratory. The tender, with the title "UKRI-4681 Construction Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)," falls under the industry category of construction work and has a projected value of approximately £800 million. Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is planned, with supplier engagement sessions scheduled for 17 March 2025 and 20 March 2025. Potential bidders must express their interest by 7 March 2025, at noon.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies with experience in large-scale construction projects and scientific facilities. The selected partner will handle a variety of projects from simple buildings to complex scientific infrastructures and upgrades, under a New Engineering Contract (NEC). With an estimated investment of £120 million per year over 15 years, businesses focusing on construction, infrastructure upgrades, or decarbonisation projects will find this tender particularly attractive. Successful engagement could lead to long-term collaboration with the STFC and the potential for securing multiple schemes within the national programme.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4681 Construction Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform the market of a potential opportunity to participate in a construction partnership. STFC intends to engage with potential providers 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 STFC to initiate, run or complete a full procurement competition in relation to a contract for the services described. STFC is a world-leading research and innovation organisation, with a unique role within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). STFC are looking to establish a construction partnership to deliver its proposed estate transformation programme. This is a national contract, covering STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and The Cosener's House, Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory, Stockbridge, Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, The Royal Observatory Edinburgh, and Boulby Underground Laboratory, Cleveland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

STFC have identified an investment programme to address backlog maintenance, future growth and decarbonisation of its buildings and infrastructure. The programme is national, valued at approximately PS120m per year and is expected to span around 15 years. The exact investment value and programme details will be confirmed. The contracting partner would be assessed on agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and overall performance to secure subsequent schemes within the programme. The contract will not include exclusivity. STFC is seeking to engage a single partner, under a New Engineering Contract (NEC), to lead the construction delivery programme. This programme will consist of multiple national projects running concurrently. The construction projects will range from simple shell-and-core buildings to complex scientific facilities. The programme will also include infrastructure upgrades and reinforcements. UKRI- STFC will be holding two Supplier Engagement Sessions at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory site on the following dates: 17 March 2025 and 20 March 2025. The sessions will last no more than 3 hours and a maximum of two attendees from each supplier organisation to register for the sessions (start time to be approximately 10am on 17 March and 1:30pm on 20 March, and will be confirmed). Suppliers will have the opportunity to confirm which Engagement Session they will be able to attend (the same information shall be presented on each day). To book onto the Supplier Engagement Session, please submit the names, email addresses. contact phone numbers, vehicle registrations and preferred date to attend to the following email address: STFCprocurement@ukri.org. Please confirm your attendance no later than 12pm (noon) on 7 March 2025. Please ensure you state our reference UKRI-4681on the request to attend. You should bring photo ID with you to RAL otherwise you may not be allowed on site. Full address is; Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX. Additional information: To book onto the Supplier Engagement Session, please submit the names, email addresses. contact phone numbers, vehicle registrations and preferred date to attend to the following email address: STFCprocurement@ukri.org. Please confirm your attendance no later than 12pm (noon) on 7 March 2025. Please ensure you state our reference UKRI-4681 on the request to attend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004024-2025
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7720143639

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

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