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title: "WO1012 Porton Research & Innovation Centre"
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# WO1012 Porton Research & Innovation Centre

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8336c9a-6434-411a-8e5b-8fee050139d1

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## Summary

Wiltshire Council has completed the procurement process for the construction of the WO1012 Porton Research & Innovation Centre, a significant project valued at £7,000,000. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this initiative falls under the construction work category. The procurement process began with a tender that concluded on 27 January 2020, and the contract was awarded on 12 May 2020, with the construction scheduled to start on 1 June 2020 and expected to be completed by 30 June 2021. This project was undertaken through a mini-competition under the Southern Modular Building Framework.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand, particularly those specialising in construction and innovative building techniques. Companies experienced in offsite construction methods or those that can provide collaborative workspace and laboratory spaces would be especially well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. With the emphasis on supporting scientific activities, firms offering complementary services such as business training and support could also find avenues for growth in this sector.

## Notice

Wiltshire Council is to construct a new 7,200 sq m Innovation Centre (the Centre) to support scientific activities linked to the Porton Campus utilising offsite construction techniques. The centre will be a research and innovation facility providing; collaborative workspace, flexible office, meeting and laboratory bench space. A programme of business support, training and development will be provided by specialist providers at the Centre. The Council is appointing a contractor to build the Centre following a mini-competition under the Southern Modular Building Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32330662-c676-48ef-b454-83d4d4c22f71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MCAVOY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2020 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32330662-c676-48ef-b454-83d4d4c22f71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32330662-c676-48ef-b454-83d4d4c22f71
  4th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/

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