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title: "NBC Science Hub Buildings (Main Works Contractor) - B950"
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# NBC Science Hub Buildings (Main Works Contractor) - B950

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50d3dc4b-b4d6-4464-9e44-f029ebe3b039

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "NBC Science Hub Buildings (Main Works Contractor) - B950" has been completed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. The project falls under the industry category of Specialty Design Services, with additional classifications in Construction Work and Engineering Design Services. The procurement was managed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender involved a significant contract valued at £408,000,000 GBP, covering locations such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and overseas territories. The contract period began on 2nd June 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st August 2033. Laing O'Rourke Delivery Limited was the awarded supplier, announced on 7th May 2025.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale construction and engineering projects. Companies with expertise in multidisciplinary supply chain management, including design, mechanical, electrical, and public health services, would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. While the procurement process did not prioritise suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, it offers significant potential for large enterprises adept at managing complex construction and biocontainment projects to extend their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering comprehensive, high-value construction solutions.

## Notice

The Main Works Contractor will work in collaboration with the NBC Programme to plan, design and build the B950 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/63b90a6b-dd8d-43ad-b030-19cb2141ce4c |
| 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 - 31 Aug 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £408,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £408,000,000 |
| 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 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b90a6b-dd8d-43ad-b030-19cb2141ce4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b90a6b-dd8d-43ad-b030-19cb2141ce4c
  6th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a40bc288-e542-43c7-8dba-06adb1380dac
  Completed and dated - PR29 - Science Hub Building B950 - redacted

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