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title: "Diamond House Extension"
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buyer: "DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD"
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# Diamond House Extension

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0071f89-466c-4f1e-9845-7370bf426aa5

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## Summary

The Diamond Light Source Ltd is currently seeking tenders for the "Diamond House Extension" project, aimed at expanding its research facility located in Didcot, England. This project will include the construction of a four-storey extension, adding 6,300 m² of floor space with facilities such as offices and meeting rooms. The tender process is at the planning stage, with submissions due by midnight on 20th June 2019. The selected contractor will commence work from 8th November 2019, with the contract lasting until 15th March 2021. The estimated value of the project is £11,000,000, and it falls under the construction works category for commercial buildings, using a restricted procedure for tender selection.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction companies specialising in commercial building works. Businesses with expertise in large-scale extension projects and office environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Furthermore, as the invitation is open to SMEs, smaller firms with a proven track record in similar projects could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios and foster growth through collaboration on a high-profile contract.

## Notice

The Diamond House Extension is the expansion of the research facility with the aim of increasing the office, conferencing and meeting room capabilities on the site. The project will consist of constructing a four story extension to the existing structure, attached via the front stairwells and building. Current plans are for an additional 6 300 m2 of floor space over the 4 floors with 5 000 m2 of usable space. Included across the 4 floors will be space for approximately 190 desks, 30 cellular offices, numerous meeting rooms, event space, interactions areas and collaboration spaces. Additional information: If you are interested in this tender opportunity please create an account via the website link below: http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Procurement/ You will then be issued with a password to download the PQQ documents. In order to be considered, your PQQ response should arrive no later than midnight on Thursday 20.6.2019. This can be emailed to: diamondtenders@diamond.ac.uk before the deadline. An original plus 2 certified copies ofyour tender should also be sent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f425fa2-b7a2-4b83-9d4c-c4f6163f85b6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2019 - 15 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| 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 | DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

## Release History

- 23 May 2019 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f425fa2-b7a2-4b83-9d4c-c4f6163f85b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f425fa2-b7a2-4b83-9d4c-c4f6163f85b6
  23rd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/256923d4-bfb7-4d90-bc31-07a3e6f48446
  OJEU Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.diamond.ac.uk
- http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Procurement/

## Provenance

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