--- title: "Canterbury Laboratory Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7c75d1f-3cc1-40f5-90d1-a7c159351ea5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7c75d1f-3cc1-40f5-90d1-a7c159351ea5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7c75d1f-3cc1-40f5-90d1-a7c159351ea5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7c75d1f-3cc1-40f5-90d1-a7c159351ea5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2016-11-22" --- # Canterbury Laboratory Refurbishment Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7c75d1f-3cc1-40f5-90d1-a7c159351ea5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7c75d1f-3cc1-40f5-90d1-a7c159351ea5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7c75d1f-3cc1-40f5-90d1-a7c159351ea5.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is currently initiating a tender process for the refurbishment of the Canterbury Laboratory, located at Sturry Road, Canterbury CT2 0AA. This project falls within the construction industry category and encompasses various refurbishment works aimed at enhancing the laboratory's functionality. Key dates include the deadline for submitting expressions of interest, which is 2nd December 2016 at 14:00, followed by the Invitation To Tender on 12th December 2016, with submissions due by 13th January 2017. The anticipated contract period is from 13th March 2017 to 22nd May 2017, with an estimated contract value of £175,000 and a minimum threshold of £125,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in construction and refurbishment works, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with capabilities in creating modern office spaces, energy-efficient facilities, and compliant installations will find this contract relevant. Interested suppliers must register on the Environment Agency’s e-tendering portal and complete the necessary selection documents to be considered for this competitive opportunity, thus fostering business growth through successful project delivery. ## Notice This is an invitation to express an interest to carry out refurbishment works to adapt a current mothballed laboratory into an appropriate place of work. The overall requirements would include: - Creation of a packing room to facilitate the taking and sending of samples for disease control. - Provide modern office and meeting facilities for APHA staff based on-site to work out of. - Create a shower facility for use by staff on-site. - Create a comms room for the entire site within the lab building to replace the existing non-compliant cupboard in the main building. - Provision of DDA toilet facilities on-site and compliant external hand rails. - Additional office space for use by the Environment Agency. - Replace all external doors to double glazed units. - Replace heating boiler and lighting with new energy efficient products. - External power and data connectivity to facilitate the use of the Canterbury site as a Disease Outbreak Forward Operating Base. The DEFRA Environment Agency Rivers House location is at Sturry Road, Canterbury CT2 0AA. Additional information: When submitting your Expression of Interest you would be requested to complete a Supplier Selection document. This must be returned before 02/12/16 at 14:00. Only the top scoring six suppliers from the selection stage information will pass through to the next stage, the Invitation To Tender. The Invitation To Tender will be sent on 12/12/2016 with a return deadline of 14:00, on 13/01/2017.The anticipated contract start date is 13/03/2017 and contract end date by 22/05/2017. Participating suppliers need to be able to deliver the project within these timescales, and an indicative programme will be requested. Any supplier wishing to take part must register on the Environment Agency's e-tendering portal, Bravo https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html to express interest and download the supplier selection forms and requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351da27f-6b01-40aa-95ce-8c51f2444ed0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Mar 2017 - 22 May 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 8DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Thames | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 22 Nov 2016 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351da27f-6b01-40aa-95ce-8c51f2444ed0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351da27f-6b01-40aa-95ce-8c51f2444ed0 22nd November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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