Tender

REF: AEMRI-285-H2LB - Building Modifications to support a new Hydrogen Laboratory

TWI LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender titled "REF: AEMRI-285-H2LB - Building Modifications to support a new Hydrogen Laboratory" initiated by TWI Ltd, a research and technology organisation based in Cambridge, UK. The project aims to modify an existing building to house a new hydrogen testing laboratory, with a completion deadline set for the end of June 2023. The estimated contract value is £650,000 (excluding VAT). The procurement method is open for works in the laboratory building construction and installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment categories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in laboratory building construction, building alteration work, gas storage services, and installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment. Companies capable of completing the modifications to create a hydrogen testing laboratory within the specified timeline and meeting the required standards would be well-suited to compete. TWI Ltd, the buying organisation, is seeking a main contractor to oversee the project, and competitive businesses can leverage this opportunity to contribute to the advancement of materials testing in a Hydrogen environment.

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Notice Title

REF: AEMRI-285-H2LB - Building Modifications to support a new Hydrogen Laboratory

Notice Description

TWI is one of the world's foremost independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in solving problems in all aspects of manufacturing, fabrication and whole-life integrity management technologies.Established in Cambridge, UK in 1946 and with facilities across the globe, the company has a first class reputation for service through its teams of internationally respected consultants, scientists, engineers and support staff, whose knowledge and expertise is available to its Industrial Members as and when they require.TWI Wales was opened in 2013 as a purpose-built facility leased to TWI for research and development activities in materials testing. TWI UK bought the facility and surrounding land in early 2022. TWI now seek to invest further into this facility to capture a market need for testing materials in a Hydrogen environment in order to progress research in the future Hydrogen Energy economy.The purpose of this tender is to appoint a main contractor to complete modifications to the existing building internally to facilitate this new hydrogen testing laboratory within the existing shell. The main contractor will also be responsible for completion of an external gas storage compound, and supporting M&E requirements, such as extraction flues and power to new plant.The project will be part-funded by Welsh Government and has a completion date of end of June 2023 dictated by that funding.A Full Planning Application will be submitted to the NPTCBC in relation to the proposed Flue Ventilaiton Extract, in addition to a Non-Material Amendment relating to the proposed external store.The estimated contract value is PS650,000 (Excluding VAT)The proposed Form on Contract for these works will be the JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractors Design Portion 2016 or the JCT Design and Building Contract 2016.Please ensure all communication is made using the Intend correspondence facility. (WA Ref:126290)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: This specification has been produced as part of an initiative known as AEMRI (Advanced Engineering Materials Research Institute), which is funded by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) using European Regional Development Funds (ERDF).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-126290
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126290
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

45262700 - Building alteration work

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

63121110 - Gas storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TWI LTD
Contact Name
The Purchasing Department
Contact Email
purchasing@twi.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1223899000

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB21 6AL
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Linton
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

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