Planning

Porton - Main Plenum Replacement

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency is in the planning stage of a significant procurement titled "Porton - Main Plenum Replacement" within the mechanical engineering installation works industry. The project involves the removal and replacement of the full ventilation system in the Main Plenum Building with comprehensive asbestos controls. Located in London, the procurement process aligns with legal requirements as per the UK Public Authority Central Government standards. The contract, valued at £30 million net (£36 million gross), is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and is expected to conclude by 30th September 2027, with a possible extension until 29th September 2028. Interested parties should anticipate further notice by 28th July 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in mechanical engineering and installation works, particularly those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects and asbestos management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable bidders, offering a growth opportunity for businesses that can meet the technical and logistical demands of the project. Companies that can deliver robust ventilation solutions and manage complex environmental controls stand to benefit significantly from engaging with this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Porton - Main Plenum Replacement

Notice Description

The removal and replacement of full ventilation system within the Main Plenum Building with full associated asbestos controls

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05233f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026553-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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 HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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