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title: "QUB/2260/22 Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre Building Contractor"
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# QUB/2260/22 Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre Building Contractor

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0362ca

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast has completed the procurement process for the construction of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) building. The project aims to support the Advanced Manufacturing, Materials, and Engineering sectors in Northern Irish industry. The procurement method used was the 'Traditional Two Stage' approach, with two distinct stages: Pre-Construction Period focusing on design finalization and target price agreement, and Construction Period contingent on Full Business Case approval. Key dates for the project include the start of the Construction Period on 26th September 2023 and completion by 17th June 2025. The contract for the project, valued at £30,174,842.35, was awarded to Henry Brothers Limited.

This tender for the provision of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) building presents growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors. Companies with expertise in building construction and engineering services are well-suited to compete for the tender. The project encompasses the construction of specialist workshops, laboratory spaces, staff offices, and external landscaping, offering a comprehensive scope for businesses looking to contribute to the innovation and development of manufacturing and engineering industries in Northern Ireland. Businesses interested in social value objectives and collaborative innovation projects will find this tender particularly relevant for business growth and industry development.

## Notice

This project is for the construction of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC). AMIC will combine a comprehensive and collaborative regional innovation support system for the Advanced Manufacturing, Materials and Engineering sectors of Northern Irish industry, with selected niche areas of national competitiveness. AMIC will provide high quality innovation support to manufacturing and advanced engineering industry by bringing together world class academic expertise, advanced industrial practice from commercial partners and the specialist facilities needed to execute innovation Research and Development projects in our target industry sectors, together with supporting research, training, and technical services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project is for the construction of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC).AMIC will combine a comprehensive and collaborative regional innovation support system for the Advanced Manufacturing, Materials and Engineering sectors of Northern Irish industry, with selected niche areas of national competitiveness. AMIC will provide high quality innovation support to manufacturing and advanced engineering industry by bringing together world class academic expertise, advanced industrial practice from commercial partners and the specialist facilities needed to execute innovative R&D projects in our target industry sectors, together with supporting research, training, and technical services. The scope of work for the Project includes:-* Pre-Construction Period Services. * Contractor Design Packages. * Specialist workshops, laboratory spaces, clean rooms and support spaces. * Staff office and support spaces for 150 people. * Cafeteria and Reception areas. * Collaborative engagement areas. * Presentation, learning and auditorium spaces. * Servicing, delivery and loading/off-loading areas. * External landscaping and car parking. * External road realignment works. The project is utilising the 'Traditional Two Stage' procurement methodology. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to finalise the detailed design for any Contractor Design Packages (as noted in Project Brief and Contract Data) and construct the works. This will be undertaken in the following two stages: Stage 1: Pre-Construction Period The Contractor will be appointed to engage with the Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) to provide Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) to help with the finalisation of the detailed design, review the Contractor Design Packages and agree a target price for construction. Stage 2: Construction Period Following conclusion of all Stage 1 deliverables, a Construction Notice will be issued. Under the Construction Notice, Queen's has the option to proceed with the Construction Works, which is reliant on an approved Full Business Case and acceptable target price. Alternatively, Queen's may issue a Construction Notice to terminate the contract, where Full Business Case approval has not been approved and/or an acceptable target price agreed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019603-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,600,000 |
| Lots value | £33,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,174,842 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENRY BROTHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2023 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019603-2023
- 25 Aug 2022 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023731-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qub.ac.uk
- https://henrybrothers.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

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