--- title: "Wraysbury Open Water Facility Design, Build and Decommission" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32348d06-17a3-493f-b1ff-0f607f9e7c9b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32348d06-17a3-493f-b1ff-0f607f9e7c9b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32348d06-17a3-493f-b1ff-0f607f9e7c9b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32348d06-17a3-493f-b1ff-0f607f9e7c9b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2020-10-20" --- # Wraysbury Open Water Facility Design, Build and Decommission Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32348d06-17a3-493f-b1ff-0f607f9e7c9b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32348d06-17a3-493f-b1ff-0f607f9e7c9b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32348d06-17a3-493f-b1ff-0f607f9e7c9b.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is initiating a procurement process for the "Wraysbury Open Water Facility Design, Build and Decommission" to seek assistance in designing and constructing a new floating laboratory located on a Thames Water reservoir near Heathrow. This project is currently in the planning stage, with a procurement value of £2,000,000 and a minimum value of £1,000,000. Key dates include the contract period starting from 1st December 2020 to 20th June 2022, and a future notice is expected by 20th October 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, design, and engineering services, particularly those focusing on innovative solutions for laboratory facilities. Companies that manufacture or supply construction materials and structural products, as well as those capable of undertaking environmental decommissioning projects, will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which could provide a boost to their business growth in this industry. ## Notice NPL is looking for support for the design and construction of a new floating laboratory. The floating laboratory is located on a Thames Water fresh-water reservoir just off the M25 near Heathrow. The raft is used for the test and calibration of underwater acoustic transducers and associated apparatus. There are fixed lifting swing gibs/davits for offloading of goods alongside the mooring points. Lifting capability of 1000 kg and 2000 kg SWL. Additional hand davits are also located alongside. The raft has full three-phase electrical supply, communication cabling and pumps and purifies water direct from the reservoir. The raft is accessed by boat from the shore side landing stage with mooring locations on each side of the raft. Due to its age and condition NPL is looking to replace the entire facility with a similar structure and seeks support in the following areas: 1. Design of new facility, including laboratories and support accommodation and lifting gear 2. Construction of new facility 3. Decommission, removal and disposal of existing facility (may be in parallel with Item 2.) NPL will employ a project manager and quantity surveyor and the contractor is expected to provide all other necessary design support. NPL will issue a two-stage pricing document. Contractors will submit a fee for designing the raft. The cost of the build will be negotiated during the design phase. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88f22ba-17fa-44a2-977c-38901acffbca | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Oct 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 20 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items - 44200000 - Structural products ## Release History - 20 Oct 2020 at 14:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88f22ba-17fa-44a2-977c-38901acffbca - 20 Oct 2020 at 14:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88f22ba-17fa-44a2-977c-38901acffbca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88f22ba-17fa-44a2-977c-38901acffbca 20th October 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.npl.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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