--- title: "GB-Lincoln: The Bridge (Research and Development) Building" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46dc14fe-c22c-4d4f-aa20-3fccfce683a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46dc14fe-c22c-4d4f-aa20-3fccfce683a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46dc14fe-c22c-4d4f-aa20-3fccfce683a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46dc14fe-c22c-4d4f-aa20-3fccfce683a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN" published: "2021-05-05" --- # GB-Lincoln: The Bridge (Research and Development) Building Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46dc14fe-c22c-4d4f-aa20-3fccfce683a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46dc14fe-c22c-4d4f-aa20-3fccfce683a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46dc14fe-c22c-4d4f-aa20-3fccfce683a3.json) ## Summary The University of Lincoln is conducting a procurement process for the construction of the Bridge Research and Development Building, a significant initiative in the construction sector, particularly in building construction work. This contract, valued at approximately £3,077,983, is currently in the award stage, following a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 19 March 2021, with the contract period running from 26 April 2021 to 11 April 2022. Located in Lincoln, East Midlands, this facility aims to foster collaboration between the university and industry partners, incorporating advanced laboratory spaces designed with specialist equipment. This opportunity is ideal for large construction firms with experience in academic or commercial laboratory constructions, particularly those capable of adhering to stringent design and sustainability requirements, as the project is aimed to achieve BREEAM Excellent certification. Firms that focus on innovative construction solutions and have a track record in managing similar projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the project involves a significant collaboration with funding from European bodies, contractors with expertise in complex public sector projects may find this tender particularly appealing as a means to expand their portfolio and generate business growth. ## Notice This is a contract award notice for the main contractor for the construction of the University of Lincoln's Advanced Engineering and Research 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 has conducted a below OJEU two stage procedure including a Shortlisting Questionnaire, followed by a second tender stage for the shortlisted contractors. 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/a991bab6-cf0e-4118-b69e-21c1f6463f94 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,077,982 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,077,982 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HENRY BROTHERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work ## Release History - 5 May 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a991bab6-cf0e-4118-b69e-21c1f6463f94 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a991bab6-cf0e-4118-b69e-21c1f6463f94 5th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=581947896 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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