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NBI Energy Centre - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme

JOHN INNES CENTRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

18 Feb 2026 at 13:29

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 16:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Oct 2025 at 13:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NBI Energy Centre - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme was initiated by the John Innes Centre, a public authority in Norwich, United Kingdom. This process, supported by Turner & Townsend Project Management Limited and AECOM Limited as the procuring entities, aimed to transform facilities across Norwich Research Park. The focus was on designing, supplying, installing, financing, and maintaining a Combined Heat and Power system. Despite beginning with the planning stage in October 2025, the tender was eventually cancelled in February 2026 due to no suppliers meeting the required conditions during the procurement-specific questionnaire stage. This cancellation notice was published on 18th February 2026, marking the end of this contract's journey at the tender stage.

This tender represented sizeable opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, repair, maintenance, and installation services for electrical and mechanical equipment, within the context of infrastructure development projects. Companies with capabilities to deliver high-quality design and installation services, particularly for Combined Heat and Power systems, would have been well-positioned to bid for this selective procurement, which was estimated to hold a gross value of £14,160,000. Despite its cancellation, the Competitive Flexible Procedure initially offered pathways for economic growth and collaboration with the renowned Norwich Bioscience Institutes. SMEs capable of delivering integrated solutions and willing to engage in flexible financing arrangements were specifically encouraged to participate, potentially gaining access to impactful projects that support innovative scientific infrastructures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NBI Energy Centre - 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. As part of the NGI Programme, JIC is looking to procure, on behalf of Norwich Bioscience Institutes (NBI), the services of a specialist contractor for the proposed design, supply, installation, financing and ongoing service provision associated with a Combined Heat and Power system (CHP Engines) within the new NBI Energy Centre located at JIC (the project). In respect of the capital cost of the CHP Engines, JIC is considering funding arrangements and will either use capital funding or seek to enter into a finance arrangement (hire purchase or lease) with the appointed contactor. The invitation to tender documents will confirm which financing structure is being taken forward by JIC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: JIC shall have the option to extend the term of the Service Agreement twice up to a maximum extension of 8 years to the initial term.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are requested to contact kris.sheahan@aecom.com, gavin.bond@aecom.com and will.waterman@turntown.co.uk for more information. JIC will then be in touch to invite appropriate interested suppliers to discussions with the project team with a view to informing options for the delivery of the project. JIC would like to evaluate options and interest in bidding for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of CHP engines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014779-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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