--- title: "T789 Life Sciences Environment Controlled Containment Greenhouse" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5b26d23-80d8-4437-89e1-fb377d957439" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5b26d23-80d8-4437-89e1-fb377d957439" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5b26d23-80d8-4437-89e1-fb377d957439.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5b26d23-80d8-4437-89e1-fb377d957439.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2019-10-21" --- # T789 Life Sciences Environment Controlled Containment Greenhouse Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5b26d23-80d8-4437-89e1-fb377d957439 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5b26d23-80d8-4437-89e1-fb377d957439) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5b26d23-80d8-4437-89e1-fb377d957439.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is currently conducting an open tender for the construction of a new Life Sciences Environment Controlled Containment Greenhouse, valued at £1,200,000. This project, classified under the CPV code for Structures and parts of structures, is located in Colchester, England. The tendering process, which includes comprehensive requirements using PAS91 for prequalification, is set to close at midday on 16th December 2019. Interested parties should submit their responses via the Proactis e-sourcing portal, where additional documents and specifications are available. This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in educational infrastructure, greenhouse construction, and related building works. Companies boasting relevant accreditations and financial stability, as well as a minimum notational value within Constructionline, would be especially well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender could foster growth for businesses that align with the project’s specific requirements and successfully navigate the open procurement process, ultimately contributing to the advancement of scientific research facilities. ## Notice The University of Essex is seeking tenders for a project that will deliver a new Life Sciences Environment Controlled Containment Greenhouse. This growing facility will include a concrete upstand wall and steel frame glazed structure with associated services inclusive of mechanical, electrical, fire alarm and drainage. There will also be minor works within the existing biological sciences building and external works with regards to tree the protection zone. The open tender process will consist of 2 question sections, part A and part B. Part A will verify prerequisite issues using PAS91, such as professional accreditations, business and professional standing and financial stability etc and Part B will cover the project specific requirements. All tenderers will be required to submit responses to both Parts A, B and a commercial response. For this project, we have chosen to use Constructionline, a procurement and supply chain management scheme that collects, assesses and monitors standard company information using the PAS91 set of Prequalification Questions. Please see the tender documents for the level of Constructionline membership and question verification required. Please ensure that you log-in to your Constructionline profile and verify that the information held on your company is accurate and that you are registered for the following categories (or direct equivalents) and have achieved a minimum notational value of PS1,200,000.00 for at least one of these categories within the Constructionline system: 45000000: Construction Work 45210000: Building construction work 45214000: Construction work for buildings relating to education and research 44210000: Structures and parts of structures 44211000: Prefabricated Buildings 44211500: Glasshouses 45300000: Building Installation Work 45100000: Site Preparation Work If you have any queries regarding Constructionline, please contact David Marshall on 07919 298675 or david.marshall@constructionline.co.uk Those tenderers not wishing to join Constructionline will not be precluded from participating in the process, however, they must complete and submit a fully completed PAS91 Prequalification Questionnaire and supply any supporting evidence required. The Authority uses the Proactis e-sourcing portal to conduct our tenders. Please ensure that you register your organisation on the Proactis portal in order to participate at the following web address: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login where the tender documents can be downloaded. Additional information: E-Sourcing Platform https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login The tender closing date is Midday 16th December 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed188a1-5520-42ce-b1ab-806e33137b70 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 3SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Wivenhoe | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44210000 - Structures and parts of structures - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 21 Oct 2019 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed188a1-5520-42ce-b1ab-806e33137b70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed188a1-5520-42ce-b1ab-806e33137b70 21st October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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