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NBI Energy Centre - CHP Engines - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme

JOHN INNES CENTRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

19 Mar 2026 at 16:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 16:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the John Innes Centre, a public authority located at Norwich Research Park in Norwich, UK, focuses on the development of the NBI Energy Centre as part of the Next Generation Infrastructure Programme. This initiative aims to enhance the existing capabilities of the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, seeking specialist suppliers to design, supply, install, and maintain Combined Heat and Power systems within the new Energy Centre. Important deadlines include an extended tender return deadline of 21 April 2026, ensuring interested parties have ample time to submit their bids. The procurement, valued at £13,800,000 gross, adheres to an open and competitive flexible procedure divided into two stages, focusing first on pre-construction services and subsequently on the overall construction and maintenance contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in CHP systems and infrastructure projects. The project is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, given its emphasis on innovative and collaborative approaches to infrastructure development. The tender allows companies to showcase their capacity and capability in delivering high-quality design and installation services, with a balanced award criterion weighing quality and price. By participating, businesses can not only contribute to creating a world-class facility but also establish long-term service agreements with the John Innes Centre, potentially extending up to eight years beyond the initial contract period, thus fostering sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NBI Energy Centre - CHP Engines - 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 to looking to procure, on behalf of the Norwich Bioscience Institutes (NBI), the services of a specialist supplier for the proposed design, supply, installation and ongoing service provision associated with a Combined Heat and Power system (CHP Engines) within the new NBI Energy Centre located at JIC. This is a two stage tendering process where: (i) At Stage One: proposed procurement for the design of the CHP engines through a pre-construction services agreement following assessment of tender returns from the market; and (ii) At Stage Two: proposed procurement for the supply, installation and ongoing service provision through a construction contract (JCT Design and Build 2024 with client amends) and a service agreement following assessment of a tender return from the tenderer successful at Stage One.

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-065722
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025432-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
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

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 21 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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