Planning

Porton Integrated Automation and Control Systems RFI

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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PlanningUpdate

07 Nov 2025 at 16:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

07 Nov 2025 at 14:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 14:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Porton Integrated Automation and Control Systems RFI". This project involves building infrastructure and installation works for a segregated network and data centre at the Porton site in the UK. Key industry categories include architectural, construction, engineering, inspection services, industrial process control equipment, electrical installation work, and installation services. The procurement is in the planning phase, with a preliminary market engagement questionnaire due by 21st November 2025. The contract period is planned to start on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 1st March 2028. The project's estimated value is approximately £2,343,166.67 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of executing complex infrastructure and installation projects. Companies specialising in construction, engineering, industrial process controls, and electrical installations will find this opportunity appealing. By participating, these businesses can expand their portfolio, and establish partnerships with a major public health authority, thereby positioning themselves for future collaborations. The market engagement phase allows interested parties to gauge the suitability of their offerings, thus aligning capabilities with the UK's central government procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Porton Integrated Automation and Control Systems RFI

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of building infrastructure and installation works for a segregated network and data centre project at our Porton site.

Planning Information

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are looking to conduct preliminary market engagement in advance of a future procurement exercise to appoint a contractor to carry out the necessary building infrastructure and installation works for a segregated network and data centre project at our Porton site. If this requirement is within your companies capabilities and is of interest, please complete the questionnaire that can be found at the below link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mRRO7jVKLkutR188-d6GZusqMrwO20tKq2AEAfTNpRBUM1FZODBOMk83T1FNWFlVSlMwNlJGNDE5Qy4u Questionnaires should be complete by 1200 noon on 21st November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dce4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072191-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

45310000 - Electrical installation work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,344,166 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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