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title: "Engineering Delivery Framework"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-09-21"
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# Engineering Delivery Framework

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6948cb7-79b7-46b2-a028-6301a3be7101

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking to establish an Engineering Delivery Framework for various construction services across multiple facilities, including the APHA Science Estate in Weybridge and regional laboratories throughout the UK. This framework aims to facilitate a capital investment plan valued at approximately £600 million over four years, with the planned procurement still in its initial stage as of 21st September 2021. Interested parties should note that further details are expected to be released by 11th October 2021, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2022 and conclude on 29th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and engineering services, particularly those capable of delivering a wide range of works such as site infrastructure, professional services, and containment facility projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement, leveraging their expertise to secure contracts across the seven anticipated lots. This framework not only enhances the prospects for business growth within the construction industry but also fosters collaboration with the public sector to meet substantial infrastructure needs.

## 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 Lasswade 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. These lots will include, works in Containment Facilities, General Accommodation works, Site Infrastructure Works, Security, Biowaste Effluent Treatment System, Multiple Discipline Design Services and Professional Services. Please note that this notice does not commit the Authority to issuing a tender and/or awarding a contract. Additional information: The anticipated value of works and services over the 4 year framework period will be in the region of PS600m in works and services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/802f52f9-fb6d-43c3-b029-485bc36624d5 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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

- 21 Sep 2021 at 17:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/802f52f9-fb6d-43c3-b029-485bc36624d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/802f52f9-fb6d-43c3-b029-485bc36624d5
  21st September 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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