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title: "Engineering Delivery Framework"
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# Engineering Delivery Framework

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72631b65-2a08-47ad-be38-5323c5875fae

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is currently conducting a tender for an "Engineering Delivery Framework" aimed at procuring comprehensive design, build, installation, commissioning, and handover services for the APHA Science Estate, spanning various locations including Weybridge and several regional labs across the UK. This procurement is classified under construction work and has a total estimated value of £600 million. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 3rd December 2021 and a contract period set to commence on 1st September 2022, lasting until 31st August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of managing large-scale projects. Companies specializing in works associated with containment facilities, site infrastructure, security systems, and professional services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for the various lots available. Engaging in this framework not only facilitates a foothold in a major government contract but also allows for collaboration in innovative approaches to meet the evolving needs of the public sector's capital investment goals.

## Notice

The Authority is looking to procure Design, Build, Installation, Commissioning and Handover Services for works on the APHA Science Estate. This includes the estate at Weybridge, as well as the Regional Labs at Starcross, Camarthen, Penrith, Newcastle, Shrewsbury, Bury St Edmonds, Sutton Bonnington and any other similar Authority facilities. In order that Defra deliver a challenging capital investment plan over the next 4 years, the Authority is looking to place a framework contract to cover these services. It is intended that these will be broken down into Seven (7) Lots. including, Works in Containment Facilities, General Accommodation works, Site Infrastructure Works, Security Systems, Biowaste Effluent Treatment System, Multiple Discipline Design Services and Professional Services. Additional information: documents for this tender can be found on Bravo - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111b6940-bf54-4152-a2fd-f03134184daf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111b6940-bf54-4152-a2fd-f03134184daf
- 24 May 2021 at 13:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f69fb45-f9ce-4126-83c4-6c286969cfa4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111b6940-bf54-4152-a2fd-f03134184daf
  29th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f69fb45-f9ce-4126-83c4-6c286969cfa4
  24th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1f50be7-7e18-45d4-9e9f-29291ab20ed4
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolutions.co.uk/
  Soft Market Testing for Science Estates Framework
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  eTendering Portal

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