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Site Wide Infrastructure - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme

JOHN INNES CENTRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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08 Sep 2025 at 16:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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12 Aug 2025 at 13:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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02 May 2025 at 14:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The John Innes Centre, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract as part of their "Site Wide Infrastructure - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme". This ambitious programme aims to upgrade facilities at the Norwich Research Park, enhancing the capabilities of the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory, renowned for plant and microbial science. The procurement stage for this contract is complete, with a direct award to M.J.S. Projects (March) Ltd. The project involves significant construction works, including demolition, infrastructure upgrades, and is set to run from 5th September 2025 until 13th November 2026. The contract is governed by the JCT Standard Building Contract and is valued at £11,154,768 gross.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses experienced in large-scale construction, particularly those with expertise in working within live scientific or healthcare environments. Companies that can demonstrate adeptness in managing complex infrastructure projects and ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The familiarity with the Norwich Research Park site that M.J.S. Projects possesses demonstrates the importance of prior site knowledge, making similar businesses well-suited to future opportunities in this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Site Wide Infrastructure - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme

Notice Description

This package of works forms 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 internally recognised centres of excellence in plant and microbial science. NGI will address the deterioration of infrastructure at JIC and TSL to create a world-class facility that will engage with its surroundings, is outward looking and promotes collaboration and innovation to supercharge JIC and TSL's ability to translate scientific knowledge into practical solutions. This package of works comprises of the demolition of existing buildings, provision of upgraded internal access roads and below ground infrastructure works including (but not limited to) new and relocated communications and electricity cabling, upgraded mains water infrastructure, new surface water drainage and new district heating pipework to enable site wide development proposals at John Innes Centre and NGI (the Works). The Works will be carried out on a live scientific research site and in close proximity to ongoing operations and adjacent healthcare facilities. The Works have been designed by the NGI client-side design team who were procured through a competitive tender process in 2018/2019. The Works are governed by the JCT Standard Building Contract (Without Quantities) 2016 with client amendments.

Procurement Information

The proposed contractor has previously successfully tendered for work on the site and is currently carrying out an infrastructure project pursuant to such tenders. The proposed contractor has the competency and capability to deliver the Works and pre-existing knowledge and understanding of the complexities of the infrastructure on the site. The nature of the Works necessitate familiarity with the site due to the potential risk to disrupt ongoing scientific research activities across the wider site and operations at adjacent healthcare facilities which require careful management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054782-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£9,295,640 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£9,295,640 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2025 - 13 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JOHN INNES CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UH
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M.J.S. PROJECTS (MARCH) LTD.

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