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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.

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08 Jul 2026 at 13:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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24 Jun 2026 at 16:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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24 Jun 2026 at 16:10

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The John Innes Centre, a sub-central government public authority based in Norwich, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "NBI Energy Centre - CHP Engines - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme." The contract is part of a broader initiative to improve infrastructure at the Norwich Research Park. On 8 July 2026, the Centre awarded a contract to 2G Energy Ltd. via a direct award following two unsuccessful competitive tendering processes due to technical requirements. The contract is structured in two stages, involving design, supply, installation, and maintenance services for a Combined Heat and Power system. The contract for stage one commenced on 8 July 2026 and is set to conclude by 15 March 2027.

This project presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in construction, repair, and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with Combined Heat and Power systems. Suppliers with expertise in responding to stringent technical requirements may find potential growth avenues by collaborating on this project. Given its reach and focus on innovative infrastructure development, companies that excel in innovative energy solutions and sustainable infrastructure projects are well-suited to compete and excel in future related tenders. The ongoing engagement with the John Innes Centre provides businesses a platform to demonstrate their capabilities in adapting to high-technical-demand projects, thereby enhancing their market presence and credibility.

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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 sought, on behalf of the Norwich Bioscience Institutes (NBI), to procure 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 has been carried out as 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; 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 completion of the design in Stage One. This notice relates to the entry into a pre-construction services agreement for Stage One.

Procurement Information

Two competitive tendering processes have been carried out for this project under section 19 of the Procurement Act 2023 without any suitable tenders returned. Both processes were for the same scope of works (design, supply, installation and ongoing service provision associated with a Combined Heat and Power system (CHP), the project). Seven tender returns were received in the first process, with two suppliers meeting the technical requirements for the project but all suppliers failing to meet the overall tender requirements. One tender return was received in the second process which failed to meet the technical requirements by a small margin. The technical requirements for the project have been driven by the external constraints identified by UK Power Networks (UKPN) as part of the G99 application process, primarily the fault level contribution of the CHP. These requirements cannot be changed. It is therefore acknowledged that following market feedback through the previous competitive tendering processes, and engagement with UKPN, the project requires a particular technical solution that may not align with the wider market's existing supply chains. Consequently, JIC approached 2G Energy Ltd with a view to proposing to switch the second competitive process to a direct award. Even though 2G Energy Ltd were unsuccessful in both competitive tendering processes, they were the only supplier that returned tenders in both processes and in the second process, were very close to meeting the technical requirements for the project (2% over the fault levels required to meet the UKPN parameters). 2G Energy Ltd have subsequently demonstrated that they can meet these technical requirements through a change in alternator model proposed for the technical solution. They have also demonstrated the relevant capability to deliver the project as tendered from a design, installation and maintenance perspective through the confirmation of a project team with the relevant experience and expertise. On this basis, JIC has decided to progress to a direct award with 2G Energy Ltd to deliver the project via a two-stage process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064200-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,175,851 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£747,149 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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

2G ENERGY LTD.

Further Information

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