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title: "CON20006 - R121 National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) - PCSA & Main Contractor"
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# CON20006 - R121 National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) - PCSA & Main Contractor

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-001933ef-3453-41ac-8ff2-7ed61bfd169c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, seeking a main contractor for the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) project, specifically for the Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) and subsequent main construction contract. The procurement is classified within the construction industry, with a total awarded value of £22,500,000, and the contract is located in Swindon, England. The contract period commenced on 5th February 2021 and will conclude on 20th September 2021. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically through a call-off from the CCS RM6088 Construction Works and Associated Services Framework, and it is currently in the Award stage after the contract was published on 24th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the construction sector, particularly those that can offer collaborative pre-construction services and main contracting capabilities. Companies that specialise in construction work, architectural engineering, and related inspection services will find themselves well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may have a strong opportunity to engage, assuming they possess the relevant expertise and capacity to partner in a competitive environment.

## Notice

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via CCS RM6088 Construction Works and Associated Services Framework** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement to establish a contract for the appointment of a Main Contractor who will work collaboratively with the Client. The first stage will comprise a collaborative Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA), the second stage will be the award of a main construction contract. At this stage only the PCSA is guaranteed with the main construction being subject to satisfactory delivery of the PCSA. Please note the awarded value on this notice is for the PCSA only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de4e22f3-30c3-4355-b356-8493d5498cb1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2021 - 20 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,348 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATES CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2021 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de4e22f3-30c3-4355-b356-8493d5498cb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de4e22f3-30c3-4355-b356-8493d5498cb1
  24th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a13d79d4-2601-4a59-bbe7-ab2d8514de0c
  CON20006 - R121 National Quantum Computing Centre - Mini Competition

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

## Provenance

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