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Norwich Biosciences Institute Data Centre and Energy Centre

JOHN INNES CENTRE

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21 Feb 2025 at 15:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The John Innes Centre (JIC) in Norwich has completed a procurement process for the design and build of a new High Performance Computing Data Centre and Energy Centre as part of the Next Generation Infrastructure Programme. This initiative aims to enhance the facilities across the Norwich Research Park, specifically for the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory. The construction project, classified under CPV code 45000000 for construction work, is located in the UKH region. The procurement, which followed a two-stage approach, was conducted through limited tendering under the CCS Framework RM6088, with the final contract signed on 22nd August 2024. The contract worth £1,138,906.36 was awarded to R G Carter Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and related sectors to contribute to a highly prestigious project. Companies specialising in pre-construction services, high-performance computing infrastructure, and energy solutions would find this project particularly well-suited. Additionally, businesses with experience in executing framework contracts and working with public bodies on complex construction projects will have the chance to leverage their expertise and establish their capabilities in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, thereby fostering growth and visibility in the high-tech construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Norwich Biosciences Institute Data Centre and Energy Centre

Notice Description

This package of works form part of the Next Generation Infrastructure (NGI) Programme, a funded development programme looking to develop the facilities across Norwich Research Park to transform the existing capabilities of John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL), both internationally recognised centres of excellence in plant and microbial science. This package of works relates to the of pre-construction services in connection with the design and build of a new High Performance Computing Data Centre and Energy Centre (the Project). The scope of works include: (a) Development of a RIBA Stage 4 design. (b) Proposal for a contract sum to construct the Project based on the RIBA Stage 4 design. (c) Development of a construction methodology and programme to construct the Project. (d) Enabling works to create site access and compound ahead of construction of the Project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award under CCS Framework RM6088. The Project is a two stage procurement for the design and build of of a new High Performance Computing Data Centre and Energy Centre. This Contract covers the Stage 1 activities.

Procurement Information

This Contract has been awarded using the Direct Award Procedure laid out in the Schedule 4 of the Framework Alliance Contract for the Crown Commercial Services Framework CCS RM6088 (the "Framework"). The Framework has been issued pursuant to Regulation 33 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. JIC previously conducted a Mini Competition Procedure for the Contract under Lot 3.2 of the Framework in which it received three tender responses. Following the evaluation process, it was clear that it was not possible to award the Contract within its budgetary envelope and a decision was taken by JIC to abandon the procurement procedure. The Framework permits the use of its Direct Award Procedure if the Competitive Award Procedure does not produce any suitable responses from the Supplier Alliance Members invited to take part (para 1.1.5 in Sch 4 of the Framework Alliance Contract).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e72c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006944-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,138,906 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JOHN INNES CENTRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
indi.heire@jic.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R G CARTER

Further Information

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