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title: "UKRI-2960 Building R69 Design and Build"
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# UKRI-2960 Building R69 Design and Build

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b75a

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is seeking tenders for the UKRI-2960 Building R69 Design and Build project in Oxfordshire. The project aims to replace the HRPD Building R69 for the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This procurement falls under the works category of construction, with the project currently at RIBA Stage 3. The tender, issued under an open procedure, has a contract value of £3,888,200 and involves building a 2-storey structure with specific facilities. The award criteria for the tender is based on price, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the construction industry focusing on building works. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in building construction, design, and engineering would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process includes two stages: Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for design and subsequent building construction. Key dates include the deadline for submission of tenders and the start of the contract period. The procurement method being an open procedure allows a wide range of businesses to engage and compete for the contract.

## Notice

This document sets out the Client (UKRI) Brief for the Building to replace HRPD Building R69 for ISIS Neutron and Muon Source based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at Didcot, Oxfordshire. The new building will aim to provide ample space for the new instruments, better staff facilities and allow for future adaptability should new instruments or experiments need to be accommodated. The new building is proposed to be a 2-storey building built on the existing footprint. The proposed building contains a main Instrument Hall and supporting facilities such as Control Room, Meeting Room and Laboratory. The project is currently at RIBA Stage 3. https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement document sets out the Client Brief for the Building to replace HRPD Building R69 for ISIS Neutron and Muon Source based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at Didcot, Oxfordshire. Estimated construction value PS3,888,200 +VAT. This is to be read in conjunction with the requirements detailed in Appendices in the eSourcing Portal. The High Resolution Powder Diffractometer (HRPD) is a world leading neutron instrument, built in the 1980's. It will be upgraded to become HRPD-x with increased capacity and capabilities utilising state of the art technology. The existing R69 HRPD Building is brick building at the end of a 90m guide tunnel. The guide tunnel consists of a portal frame, slab and concrete 'F' Section. A modular extension was added in 2019. Inadequate radiation shielding and lack of internal space available means the original building is no longer fit for purpose. The new building will aim to provide ample space for the new instruments, better staff facilities and allow for future adaptability should new instruments or experiments need to be accommodated. The new HRPD-x Building is proposed to be a 2-storey building built on the existing footprint. The proposed building contains a main Instrument Hall and supporting facilities such as Control Room, Meeting Room and Laboratory. The Instrument Hall brief includes a fully removable interlocking concrete mezzanine floor over the instrument. A 6.3T crane is to be installed to allow for the lift out of the mezzanine floor panels and maintenance / replacement of elements of the Instrument. The Guide Tunnel is largely due to remain, with certain elements being removed and re-built including a portion the 'F' Section and with the entirety of the Guide Tunnel being re-clad. The project is currently at RIBA Stage 3. Appendix 3. Stage 3 Documents contains the Stage 3 Architectural, Structural and MEP design reports for the proposed building. The RIBA Stage 3 Report is to be validated and enhanced by the new design team under PCSA, as part of a two-stage design and build process by the successful contractor. 1. Increase in building size and footprint. 2. No impact on existing vehicular access. 3. Radiation shielding incorporated into design of the building (designs for shielding elements will be provided and validated by STFC). 4. Access into the instrument hall via a large roller shutter to remove equipment or instrument via over-head crane system. Large roller shutter door split and ground floor to become large openable doors. 5. Provide internal vertical circulation from main entrance lobby. 6. Internal Pedestrian lift required. 7. External equipment lift with capacity of 1000kg. 8. First floor instrumentation hall floor panels to be removable. 9. Laboratory space at first floor. 10. Crane to allow removal of floor and instrument components - specification provided by client. 11. Staff welfare facilities. 12. Meeting room. 13. Instrument control room. 14. Re-clad/upgrade of guide tunnel. 15. Replacement of a portion of the concrete 'F' Section Further details are contained in the tender documentation which should be read and understood fully. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/24UAG6G5S4

Options: The contract is for 2 stages, PCSA for the design and then, subject to UKRI instruction, the Build. The contract may end after the design PCSA stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000156-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | 9 May 2023 |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2023 - 20 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,888,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £468,871 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCITECH ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2024 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000156-2024
- 4 Aug 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022814-2023
- 30 Mar 2023 at 13:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009308-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=832891406
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/24UAG6G5S4
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Building-construction-work./24UAG6G5S4
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/24UAG6G5S4
- https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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