--- title: "GB-Lincoln: The Bridge (Research and Development) Building" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14716030-3bdc-44ff-b725-ab72c6453c81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14716030-3bdc-44ff-b725-ab72c6453c81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14716030-3bdc-44ff-b725-ab72c6453c81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14716030-3bdc-44ff-b725-ab72c6453c81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN" published: "2020-08-27" --- # GB-Lincoln: The Bridge (Research and Development) Building Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14716030-3bdc-44ff-b725-ab72c6453c81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14716030-3bdc-44ff-b725-ab72c6453c81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14716030-3bdc-44ff-b725-ab72c6453c81.json) ## Summary The University of Lincoln is seeking a main contractor for the construction of the Advanced Engineering Research and Development Building, known as the Bridge R&D. This tender is categorised under building construction work and is located in the East Midlands, England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with responses due by 21st September 2020. The contract has a total value of £5 million and a minimum threshold of £1 million. Interested contractors should note that this project, designed to facilitate collaborative research, is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership, requiring BREEAM Excellent certification. This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses operating in the construction and engineering sectors, specifically those with experience in specialised laboratory construction. Companies capable of adhering to rigorous environmental standards and those familiar with RIBA stages 5-7 will find this tender particularly suitable. The project aims to bridge the gap between industry and academia, fostering innovative research and development, making it an appealing opportunity for contractors looking to engage in high-profile projects within a research-intensive environment. ## Notice This is a competitive contract notice for a main contractor for the construction of the University of Lincoln's Advanced Engineering Research and Development Building (Bridge R&D). The contractor is required to undertake RIBA stages 5-7. The Bridge R&D building is designed to be a collaborative research facility acting as a bridge between industry partners and the University. The facility, situated adjacent to the Lincoln Science and Innovation Park, will include a series of laboratory spaces housing specialist equipment such as a Transmission Electron Microscope and all spaces purpose built to reduce interference with external factors to the equipment within the building. The laboratory spaces include the following: 1. Electron Microscopy Lab 2. Clean Room (ISO Class 6) 3. Wet Lab 4. Dry Lab 5. Materials Lab At approx. 750sqm, the design of the building has been completed to RIBA Stage 4. The scheme is externally funded by the European Regional Development Fund along with the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the Single Local Growth Fund. The scheme is required to achieve BREEAM Excellent and is currently on target to achieve this. Full planning permissions for the scheme has been received. The University is conducting a below OJEU two stage procedure including a Shortlisting Questionnaire, followed by a second tender stage for the shortlisted contractors. Additional information, including the shortlisting criteria are available in the Shortlisting Questionnaire Instructions document, the Shortlisting Questionnaire and the Contractor Briefing Pack. Additional information: The scheme is externally funded by the European Regional Development Fund along with the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the Single Local Growth Fund. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be77f8c-f588-4f80-a592-fca933b298f3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN6 7TS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Boultham | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work ## Release History - 27 Aug 2020 at 14:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be77f8c-f588-4f80-a592-fca933b298f3 - 7 Aug 2020 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be77f8c-f588-4f80-a592-fca933b298f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be77f8c-f588-4f80-a592-fca933b298f3 27th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lincoln:-The-Bridge-%28Research-and-Development%29-Building/E356TA724T Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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