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title: "NBC Science Hub Buildings (Main Works Contractor) - B951"
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# NBC Science Hub Buildings (Main Works Contractor) - B951

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1024ad23-9404-440e-b25a-3bfe44654a3a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the NBC Science Hub Buildings (Main Works Contractor) - B951, overseen by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, is in the award stage. This contract focuses on the engineering design services industry, with additional constructions and specialty design services required. The project is located in London and applies to the broader United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories and beyond. The tender, issued through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded its tendering phase in February 2025. The contract period commenced on 2nd June 2025 and is slated to end on 29th February 2032, with Laing O'Rourke Delivery Limited identified as the supplier for this undertaking. The total contract value is £511,000,000.

The award of this contract represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large firms with capacities in construction, engineering, and specialty services. The scope of work necessitates a collaborative effort among multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, and public health professionals, as well as generalist and biocontainment specialists, suitable for established businesses with experience in comprehensive project delivery. Although the tender is not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, companies capable of engaging in complex, large-scale frameworks and who possess the requisite expertise are positioned aptly to leverage this opportunity for substantial growth and market presence in the engineering design and construction sectors.

## Notice

The Main Works Contractor will work in collaboration with the NBC Programme to plan, design and build the B951 Science Hub building. They will take the RIBA Stage 3 design from the NBC Technical Partner and complete the RIBA Stage 4 (and beyond) design into construction and commissioning the building. The Contractor will lead an integrated multidisciplinary supply chain including a designer, mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) suppliers and other generalist and biocontainment specialist contractors to deliver the building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2c5bfb-238e-42d0-a701-7d6aa58768b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 29 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £511,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £511,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAING O'ROURKE DELIVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2c5bfb-238e-42d0-a701-7d6aa58768b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2c5bfb-238e-42d0-a701-7d6aa58768b7
  6th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1771a6f-57f3-42af-8595-651a6d2e0d3b
  Completed and dated PR30 - Science Hub Building B951 - redacted

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