--- title: "R&D Centre Management - Services Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2021-09-28" --- # R&D Centre Management - Services Contract Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5a.json) ## Summary The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is currently seeking tenders for the "R&D Centre Management – Services Contract", classified under building and facilities management services. This procurement process, which involves a competitive procedure with negotiation, is aimed at appointing a supplier to manage a newly developed Research and Development Centre in Peterborough over a five-year period, with an investment of approximately £15 million. The tender is in the planning stage, with key dates indicating that expressions of interest are to be returned by 28th October 2021. This initiative is geared towards creating a research community focused on Net Zero Technologies and is located in the UKH11 region. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in building management services, facility maintenance, or those operating within the realms of advanced manufacturing and low-carbon technologies. Suppliers offering general management services, including reception, maintenance, security, and letting services, are encouraged to participate. Furthermore, businesses engaged in innovative technologies such as software, robotics, and industrial engineering would also find a conducive environment to compete, making this an advantageous opportunity for companies aiming to grow in the emerging Net Zero market. ## Notice The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, as the major share holder in the Peterborough Research & Development Company, is looking to appoint a supplier to manage the building and the letting of the rentable spaces in the building over a five-year period. Background The CPCA are investing nearly PS15m alongside PS2m of private sector co-investment to create a research community in Peterborough around Net Zero Technologies. The ambition is to appoint a supplier who will curate, into a new Research and Development Centre, various "Net Zero Research Company" who are engaged in: (a) research into low-carbon (Net Zero) technologies or technologies that enable advanced manufacturing processes and products; and/or (b) research, technical services, consultancy and/or advice in connection with and sales of: (i) net zero technologies; (ii) advanced manufacturing technologies, including but not limited to additive manufacturing; and/or (iii) enabling and convergence technologies in connection with the above, such as, software, robotics, Artificial Intelligence, the Industrial Internet of Things, advanced engineering, electronics, material science, composites, advanced polymer and chemistry. The successful supplier will be required to provide General Management Services - that will include (but not limited to) - 1. To deliver directly or, work as the agent to procure third party service providers on behalf of the Landlord, to provide the agreed requirements. The successful supplier, as an Agent, is required to ensure that tenants and visitors receive a high level of customer service. The agreements are;- a. Reception services b. Maintenance services c. Security Services d. Letting Agents 2. Collection of Rent, Service Charges, Meeting Room Income and Carparking Charges:-The successful supplier will be required to collect all relevant incomes from tenants and pay these to the Landlord less the suppliers fee for management as specified in the specification document (to be shared) ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, as the major share holder in the Peterborough Research & Development Company, is looking to appoint a supplier to manage the building and the letting of the rentable spaces in the building over a five-year period. Background The CPCA are investing nearly PS15m alongside PS2m of private sector co-investment to create a research community in Peterborough around Net Zero Technologies. The ambition is to appoint a supplier who will curate, into a new Research and Development Centre, various "Net Zero Research Company" who are engaged in: (a) research into low-carbon (Net Zero) technologies or technologies that enable advanced manufacturing processes and products; and/or (b) research, technical services, consultancy and/or advice in connection with and sales of: (i) net zero technologies; (ii) advanced manufacturing technologies, including but not limited to additive manufacturing; and/or (iii) enabling and convergence technologies in connection with the above, such as, software, robotics, Artificial Intelligence, the Industrial Internet of Things, advanced engineering, electronics, material science, composites, advanced polymer and chemistry. The successful supplier will be required to provide General Management Services - that will include (but not limited to) - 1. To deliver directly or, work as the agent to procure third party service providers on behalf of the Landlord, to provide the agreed requirements. The successful supplier, as an Agent, is required to ensure that tenants and visitors receive a high level of customer service. The agreements are;- a. Reception services b. Maintenance services c. Security Services d. Letting Agents 2. Collection of Rent, Service Charges, Meeting Room Income and Carparking Charges:-The successful supplier will be required to collect all relevant incomes from tenants and pay these to the Landlord less the suppliers fee for management as specified in the specification document (to be shared) Options: The CPCA are open to engaging with suppliers / operators under the following options: 1) - A supplier that will provide the services as specified in the specification document. 2) - A supplier that will provide as the service specified as member of a consortia arrangement with a primary operator curating the entire services - the general agreements as listed below. a. Reception services b. Maintenance services c. Security Services d. Letting Agents This option will require the provision of a strategy detailing the How; Who; and What; the operators are proposing under the consortia arrangement / agreement to meet the service needs in line with the specification. Renewal: This contract is subject to a possible extensions i.e. after the first 5 years from opening, there is a potential option to extend for a further five years in any size increment, subject to supplier achieving the set target and providing a satisfactory service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024047-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | 29 Sep 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | ELY | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB7 4LS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | East Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Ely East | | Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | TLH11 Peterborough | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2021 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024047-2021 - 6 Sep 2021 at 08:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021995-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=88cba787-a20c-ec11-810d-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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