--- title: "GB-Braintree: I-Construct" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33a6abb1-b168-4b00-b1b2-b386977f16db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33a6abb1-b168-4b00-b1b2-b386977f16db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33a6abb1-b168-4b00-b1b2-b386977f16db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33a6abb1-b168-4b00-b1b2-b386977f16db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-26" --- # GB-Braintree: I-Construct Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33a6abb1-b168-4b00-b1b2-b386977f16db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33a6abb1-b168-4b00-b1b2-b386977f16db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33a6abb1-b168-4b00-b1b2-b386977f16db.json) ## Summary Braintree District Council is currently managing the procurement process for the "GB-Braintree: I-Construct" project, which involves the design and construction of a BREEAM Excellent Innovation Centre on the Council-owned Braintree Enterprise Centre site in the East of England. The tender is at the planning stage, with bids due by 15:00 on 20 August 2018. The procurement follows an open procedure, with a contract value between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000, and the construction work is expected to commence on 31 August 2018, concluding by 30 September 2019. This project presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the construction sector, particularly those specialising in innovative design, engineering, and sustainable technologies. Businesses equipped to demonstrate expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM), off-site construction techniques, and renewable energy systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, with the goal of delivering cutting-edge solutions that could influence future developments in the region. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 26 July 2018 for the following reason: Tender return deadline extended to 15:00 on 20.08.2018.The Council's role in I-Construct is the delivery of the design and development of a BREEAM Excellent c. 600m2 Innovation Centre on the Council owned Braintree Enterprise Centre site which itself will be rebranded. This Innovation Centre will be an exemplar building designed to showcase to thousands of construction supply chain businesses in the region innovation in: * design using BIM, digital, virtual reality and other technology * of off-site construction and modular build * on site robotic technology * on site renewable and low carbon energy technology The Council will act as a delivery partner of the project with specific responsibility for managing the development of the Innovation Centre building and acting as landlord to the project, once the building is completed. The Council will also own and operate the Innovation Centre once the project is completed. The Innovation Centre will act as the new main entrance for the rebranded site and the existing Braintree Enterprise Centre is to be reconfigured to increase office space. The overall aim of the project is to: * To demonstrate construction innovation throughout the design and build process so that the building is an exemplar showcase for the construction supply chain * The provision of new high quality business conference facility and office built to a high sustainability standard with an exhibition area showcasing 3 D printing, robotics and other technologies * To build a well-designed, innovative, business conference facility and office the method of construction of which can be replicated for the construction of new homes throughout the region, particularly the garden communities * The new Conference facility and Offices will be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of at least BREEAM Excellent (including space requirements), through a combination of energy conservation measures, low carbon technologies, and exploring renewable technologies considering the site particulars. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2481c7-47d4-44ab-b715-ddb50c5ed1c0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 | | 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 | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRAINTREE | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM7 9HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Braintree | | Electoral ward | Bocking South | | Westminster constituency | Braintree | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71320000 - Engineering design services ## Release History - 26 Jul 2018 at 13:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2481c7-47d4-44ab-b715-ddb50c5ed1c0 - 13 Jul 2018 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2481c7-47d4-44ab-b715-ddb50c5ed1c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2481c7-47d4-44ab-b715-ddb50c5ed1c0 26th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Braintree:-I-Construct/492Z3UCM63 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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