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title: "GB-Braintree: I-Construct"
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# GB-Braintree: I-Construct

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc88f36e-fa3f-413a-897a-1031c0ac5c6a

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## Summary

The Braintree District Council is seeking to deliver an innovative project titled "I-Construct", aimed at constructing a BREEAM Excellent Innovation Centre at the Braintree Enterprise Centre site, with a total contract value of £2,136,737. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 7th February 2019. The delivery will take place in Braintree, located in the East of England, with the contract running from 8th February 2019 to 30th September 2019. The project focuses on engineering design, construction work, and architectural design services to showcase modern construction technologies.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction, engineering design, and innovative building technologies such as BIM, modular construction, and renewable energy solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find suitable avenues for involvement, provided they meet the specified tender criteria. The completed Innovation Centre is designed to serve as a model for future construction and will facilitate business growth through its conference facilities and technology showcase.

## Notice

The Council's role in I-Construct is the delivery of the design and development of a BREEAM Excellent c. 600m2 Innovation Centre on the Council owned Braintree Enterprise Centre site which itself will be rebranded. This Innovation Centre will be an exemplar building designed to showcase to thousands of construction supply chain businesses in the region innovation in: * design using BIM, digital, virtual reality and other technology * of off-site construction and modular build * on site robotic technology * on site renewable and low carbon energy technology The Council will act as a delivery partner of the project with specific responsibility for managing the development of the Innovation Centre building and acting as landlord to the project, once the building is completed. The Council will also own and operate the Innovation Centre once the project is completed. The Innovation Centre will act as the new main entrance for the rebranded site and the existing Braintree Enterprise Centre is to be reconfigured to increase office space. The overall aim of the project is to: * To demonstrate construction innovation throughout the design and build process so that the building is an exemplar showcase for the construction supply chain * The provision of new high quality business conference facility and office built to a high sustainability standard with an exhibition area showcasing 3 D printing, robotics and other technologies * To build a well-designed, innovative, business conference facility and office the method of construction of which can be replicated for the construction of new homes throughout the region, particularly the garden communities * The new Conference facility and Offices will be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of at least BREEAM Excellent (including space requirements), through a combination of energy conservation measures, low carbon technologies, and exploring renewable technologies considering the site particulars. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd4c4a5-c4ed-4224-aa13-5da729574a06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,136,737 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,136,737 |
| 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 | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2019 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd4c4a5-c4ed-4224-aa13-5da729574a06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd4c4a5-c4ed-4224-aa13-5da729574a06
  20th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=384811920
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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