Notice Information
Notice Title
Science Estates Delivery Framework
Notice Description
Defra is developing a new Science Estates Delivery Framework to support the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) site at Weybridge and provide a flexible, expert and accessible route to market for high containment building requirements at Weybridge. The framework is expected to provide access to a broad range of life sciences construction, infrastructure, construction professional services and specialist services supporting the refurbishment and development of both high-containment and non-containment facilities, primarily utilised at the Weybridge site (though may be available across Defra Group locations and projects). APHA Weybridge is one of the United Kingdom's most significant science and research campuses, providing nationally important capabilities in animal health, plant health and biosecurity. The framework is intended to support a long-term unique and technically complex estate and programme. Prior to initiating any procurement, Defra wishes to engage with the market to better understand supplier market capability and capacity. Feedback received through this engagement will help inform procurement and contract decisions including potential lotting arrangements. The framework may include a range of construction works and services, and the areas identified within this notice are indicative only and have been included to support market engagement. The final scope, procurement strategy and lot structure have not yet been determined and will be developed following engagement with the market. The framework may include the below services. It should be noted that these services and Lots structures are subject to change. The service scope includes, but is not limited to: - Construction Works: High and Low Containment facility construction; Mechanical & Electrical works; Demolition and enabling works; Civil engineering; Infrastructure works; Utilities works; Building fabric works; Refurbishment works; New build construction; Professional and Technical Services; Multi-Disciplinary Design Services; Lead Designer Services (Life-Sciences, Architectural, Civils, Structural, MEP); Project Management (Design Management, Contract Administration, Planning and Scheduling); PMO Services (incl Project Controls); Cost/Commercial Management; Building Surveying; NEC Supervisor services; Project Controls; Risk Management; Principal Designer Activities (CDM & BSA); Health & Safety; Commissioning and Validation; Building Control / Inspector services Specialist Services: High-containment specialist consultancy; Acoustic consultancy; Environmental consultancy; Technical assurance; Digital / BIM services; Move Management; Strategic estate planning; Fire safety & Building Safety; Ground investigation and geotechnical works. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Defra is seeking feedback and request for information prior to the procurement of this opportunity. The request for information is to organisations with experience in complex construction, infrastructure, engineering, laboratory and containment environments, as well as those providing project and programme management, commercial, technical and high containment specialist services. If you wish to express your interest in this opportunity and be involved in the market exploration prior to the opportunity, please provide the following information to nbcpcommercial@defra.gov.uk * Company name * Point of contact and contact details * Lots and services you are interested in bidding for * If you are an SME (Small Medium Enterprise) * If you have experience working in a high containment laboratory environment
Planning Information
Defra (the Authority) would like Service Providers to express their interest in premarket engagement before 01 September 2026 by sending a confirmation message via email to NBCPCommercial@defra.gov.uk>. Please include the following detail in your message: - • Company name • Point of contact and contact details • Lots and services you are interested in bidding for • If you are an SME (small Medium Enterprise) • If you have experience working in a high containment laboratory environment In return we will list your interest in future planned market engagement. This Notice is for information only. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value, the service classification of this requirement and the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding and the Authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Authority to commence any competitive tender process. The Authority is not and shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in participating in this premarket engagement exercise.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06c33b
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062704-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Dynamic
- 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
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
45000000 - Construction work
45100000 - Site preparation work
45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
45300000 - Building installation work
45400000 - Building completion work
71200000 - Architectural and related services
71300000 - Engineering services
71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
71500000 - Construction-related services
71520000 - Construction supervision services
71530000 - Construction consultancy services
71540000 - Construction management services
71541000 - Construction project management services
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71700000 - Monitoring and control services
71900000 - Laboratory services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £250,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 11 Jan 20276 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2034 Over 5 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
- ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SW1P 4DF
- Post Town
- South West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
- TLJ South East (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062704-2026
3rd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
{
"tag": [
"compiled"
],
"id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c33b-2026-07-03T11:40:15+01:00",
"date": "2026-07-03T11:40:15+01:00",
"ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c33b",
"initiationType": "tender",
"parties": [
{
"id": "GB-PPON-PBHC-6261-BLLQ",
"name": "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY",
"identifier": {
"scheme": "GB-PPON",
"id": "PBHC-6261-BLLQ"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street",
"locality": "London",
"postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
"country": "GB",
"countryName": "United Kingdom",
"region": "UKI32"
},
"contactPoint": {
"email": "nbcpcommercial@defra.gov.uk"
},
"roles": [
"buyer"
],
"details": {
"url": "https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome",
"classifications": [
{
"id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
"scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
"description": "Public authority - central government"
}
]
}
}
],
"buyer": {
"id": "GB-PPON-PBHC-6261-BLLQ",
"name": "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
},
"planning": {
"milestones": [
{
"id": "engagement",
"type": "engagement",
"description": "Defra (the Authority) would like Service Providers to express their interest in premarket engagement before 01 September 2026 by sending a confirmation message via email to NBCPCommercial@defra.gov.uk>. Please include the following detail in your message: - * Company name * Point of contact and contact details * Lots and services you are interested in bidding for * If you are an SME (small Medium Enterprise) * If you have experience working in a high containment laboratory environment In return we will list your interest in future planned market engagement. This Notice is for information only. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value, the service classification of this requirement and the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding and the Authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Authority to commence any competitive tender process. The Authority is not and shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in participating in this premarket engagement exercise.",
"dueDate": "2026-09-01T23:59:59+01:00",
"status": "scheduled"
}
],
"documents": [
{
"id": "062704-2026",
"documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
"noticeType": "UK2",
"description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
"url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062704-2026",
"datePublished": "2026-07-03T11:40:15+01:00",
"format": "text/html"
}
]
},
"tender": {
"id": "P-40326",
"legalBasis": {
"id": "2023/54",
"scheme": "UKPGA",
"uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
},
"title": "Science Estates Delivery Framework",
"description": "Defra is developing a new Science Estates Delivery Framework to support the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) site at Weybridge and provide a flexible, expert and accessible route to market for high containment building requirements at Weybridge. The framework is expected to provide access to a broad range of life sciences construction, infrastructure, construction professional services and specialist services supporting the refurbishment and development of both high-containment and non-containment facilities, primarily utilised at the Weybridge site (though may be available across Defra Group locations and projects). APHA Weybridge is one of the United Kingdom's most significant science and research campuses, providing nationally important capabilities in animal health, plant health and biosecurity. The framework is intended to support a long-term unique and technically complex estate and programme. Prior to initiating any procurement, Defra wishes to engage with the market to better understand supplier market capability and capacity. Feedback received through this engagement will help inform procurement and contract decisions including potential lotting arrangements. The framework may include a range of construction works and services, and the areas identified within this notice are indicative only and have been included to support market engagement. The final scope, procurement strategy and lot structure have not yet been determined and will be developed following engagement with the market. The framework may include the below services. It should be noted that these services and Lots structures are subject to change. The service scope includes, but is not limited to: - Construction Works: High and Low Containment facility construction; Mechanical & Electrical works; Demolition and enabling works; Civil engineering; Infrastructure works; Utilities works; Building fabric works; Refurbishment works; New build construction; Professional and Technical Services; Multi-Disciplinary Design Services; Lead Designer Services (Life-Sciences, Architectural, Civils, Structural, MEP); Project Management (Design Management, Contract Administration, Planning and Scheduling); PMO Services (incl Project Controls); Cost/Commercial Management; Building Surveying; NEC Supervisor services; Project Controls; Risk Management; Principal Designer Activities (CDM & BSA); Health & Safety; Commissioning and Validation; Building Control / Inspector services Specialist Services: High-containment specialist consultancy; Acoustic consultancy; Environmental consultancy; Technical assurance; Digital / BIM services; Move Management; Strategic estate planning; Fire safety & Building Safety; Ground investigation and geotechnical works. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Defra is seeking feedback and request for information prior to the procurement of this opportunity. The request for information is to organisations with experience in complex construction, infrastructure, engineering, laboratory and containment environments, as well as those providing project and programme management, commercial, technical and high containment specialist services. If you wish to express your interest in this opportunity and be involved in the market exploration prior to the opportunity, please provide the following information to nbcpcommercial@defra.gov.uk * Company name * Point of contact and contact details * Lots and services you are interested in bidding for * If you are an SME (Small Medium Enterprise) * If you have experience working in a high containment laboratory environment",
"items": [
{
"id": "1",
"additionalClassifications": [
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "45000000",
"description": "Construction work"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "45400000",
"description": "Building completion work"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "45100000",
"description": "Site preparation work"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "45200000",
"description": "Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "45300000",
"description": "Building installation work"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "71500000",
"description": "Construction-related services"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "71400000",
"description": "Urban planning and landscape architectural services"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "71600000",
"description": "Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "71200000",
"description": "Architectural and related services"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "71300000",
"description": "Engineering services"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "71520000",
"description": "Construction supervision services"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "71530000",
"description": "Construction consultancy services"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "71540000",
"description": "Construction management services"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "71541000",
"description": "Construction project management services"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "71900000",
"description": "Laboratory services"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "71700000",
"description": "Monitoring and control services"
}
],
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"region": "UK",
"country": "GB",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "UKJ",
"country": "GB",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
}
],
"relatedLot": "1"
}
],
"value": {
"amountGross": 300000000,
"amount": 250000000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"mainProcurementCategory": "works",
"aboveThreshold": true,
"techniques": {
"hasDynamicPurchasingSystem": true
},
"lots": [
{
"id": "1",
"suitability": {
"sme": true
},
"contractPeriod": {
"startDate": "2027-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
"endDate": "2034-08-31T23:59:59+01:00",
"maxExtentDate": "2035-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
},
"hasRenewal": true,
"status": "planning"
}
],
"communication": {
"futureNoticeDate": "2027-01-11T23:59:59Z"
},
"status": "planning"
},
"language": "en"
}