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title: "John Innes Centre: Technology Platform 1 (TP1) Glasshouses and Insectary"
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# John Innes Centre: Technology Platform 1 (TP1) Glasshouses and Insectary

Buyer: JOHN INNES CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f1e52ee-0fd8-4e96-baf2-091088b93d93

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is being led by the John Innes Centre, focusing on the development of Technology Platform 1 (TP1) Glasshouses and Insectary at the Norwich Research Park. This project, part of the Next Generation Infrastructure Programme, aims to enhance the infrastructure at the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory, benefiting the scientific community in plant and microbial research. The procurement stage for this initiative has reached the award phase, with a Pre-Construction Services Agreement granted to Vinci Construction UK Limited as of 30th April 2025. The work falls under the "Construction work for buildings relating to education and research" category, with an expected value between £35 million to £40 million (excluding VAT) and a project span from 16th April 2025 to 6th January 2027. The buying organisation is situated in the East of England, with a tender deadline previously noted on 18th November 2024.

This tender opportunity offers significant business growth potential for companies in the construction sector, especially those with expertise in design and build services for educational and research infrastructure. The project encourages collaboration and innovation and may particularly interest SMEs, as indicated by its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. As the procurement method follows a selective, restricted procedure, businesses with a demonstrated track record and relevant experience in large-scale infrastructure projects will likely be best positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract enables suppliers to contribute to cutting-edge research facilities, fostering long-term partnerships and expanding their portfolio within the scientific construction domain.

## Notice

This package of works form part of the Next Generation Infrastructure (NGI) Programme, a funded development programme looking to develop the facilities across Norwich Research Park to transform the existing capabilities of John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL), both internationally recognised centres of excellence in plant and microbial science. NGI will address the deterioration of infrastructure at JIC and TSL to create a world-class facility that will engage with its surroundings, is outward looking and promotes collaboration and innovation to supercharge JIC and TSL's ability to translate scientific knowledge into practical solutions and address global challenges. This package of works comprises of the following works (the Project), currently under RIBA 03 design stage: (a) Demolitions to existing buildings within TP1 plot. (b) Scientific Research Glasshouses, incl plant room building, GIFA currently 4,300m2. (c) Insectary Laboratory Building, GIFA currently circa 850m2. (d) TP1 Horticulture Store, GIFA currently circa 200m2, (e) Associated external landscaping, external drainage, irrigation plant works and external services within the TP1 plot. This Contract Award Notice relates to the award of a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) in respect of to the design of TP1 and agreement of a contract sum for the full delivery of the project. This Contract Award Notice sets out JIC's intention to enter into a bespoke PCSA with Vinci with the ultimate aim of an award of a JCT Design & Build Contract for the delivery of TP1 (subject to satisfactory performance under the PCSA, agreement of a contract sum in line with the PCSA and JIC obtaining the necessary internal approvals). The anticipated value of the PCSA to be awarded to Vinci is PS1,867,132.22 (ex VAT), with the overall anticipated value for the delivery of TP1 being in the region of PS35-PS40m (ex VAT). JIC will publish a further Contract Award Notice in due course ahead of awarding the JCT Design and Build Contract (subject to the points noted above).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349aa425-a4f6-41a5-94d8-6380d9f50683 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,867,132 |
| 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 | JOHN INNES CENTRE |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB1 2JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Petersfield |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VINCI CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349aa425-a4f6-41a5-94d8-6380d9f50683
- 17 Oct 2024 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07c5ac1-2af5-4241-97cd-23267011d1e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349aa425-a4f6-41a5-94d8-6380d9f50683
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07c5ac1-2af5-4241-97cd-23267011d1e4
  17th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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