--- title: "Delivery partner to AWE Project Lyra" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f88c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f88c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f88c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f88c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "AWE PLC" published: "2023-08-31" --- # Delivery partner to AWE Project Lyra Buyer: AWE PLC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f88c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f88c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f88c.json) ## Summary The AWE PLC is planning to issue a tender for a delivery partner to work on the 'Lyra Main Works' project at the AWE Burghfield site in Berkshire, UK. The project involves the construction and re-kitting of various sectors within an existing building, requiring expertise in design, construction, safety systems, and security. The contract value is £200 million, with a minimum value of £100 million. The contract period is scheduled to start on June 1, 2024, and end on December 1, 2029. Security clearance for staff working on-site is mandatory, with SC or DV levels required. This opportunity provides significant potential for businesses specialising in construction works, research and testing facilities, and related services. Companies with expertise in managing design, safety cases, incorporating process plant & equipment, and re-kitting of nuclear building facilities would be well-suited to compete. The project presents challenges such as working in an operational building with strict security requirements and adherence, indicating a need for experienced and security-cleared resources. Interested parties must submit an 'Acknowledgement Proforma' by September 29th to express interest and obtain further project information. ## Notice AWE is seeking to establish and work with a tier 1 Delivery Partner associated with the following requirement: A Delivery Partner to work with AWE on a defined Project, named; 'Lyra Main Works'. The broad overarching scope is for the Delivery Partner to be a Tier 1 partner with the AWE programme team to deliver and manage; Design, Installation and Re-Kit of several sectors within and existing explosive/hazardous building with other Tier 2, 3... etc. suppliers/contractors, located on the AWE, Burghfield site. The location of the AWE Burghfield site is covered by a Nuclear Site Licence and an Explosives Site Licence and various Environmental permits which places strict demands for compliance with these Licences associated with working in such an environment. Each Contractor shall comply with and carry out works in accordance with the Client's Security Requirements. The site is also subject to Control of Major Accident Hazards Installation (COMAH) (Lower Tier). Project LYRA has been split into 2 Works Packages (WP1 and WP2). This PIN deals purely with WP2; WP2 is the re-kit and commissioning of several sectors in an existing building. The scope of the Lyra WP2 project involves: * A Delivery Partner (DP) to work with the Intelligent Client/Customer team * DP to undertake the roles of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor * Taking AWE's 'output spec' / concept requirements and delivering full design * Offsite construction where required; (e.g. Glove boxes) * On-site build/Installation works. * Welfare facilities during Construction Phase (Provided by AWE) * To provision/tie into an existing building HVAC. * Electrical distribution. * Building Control (through Distributed Control System and PA System); * Safety Systems (e.g., fire detection); * Security Systems (e.g., control of access/egress to construction areas); * Building Services. * Process Plant & Equipment (PP&E) * IT infrastructure. CAPACITY TO DELIVER The Lyra works form part of a wider programme of works that are ongoing on the Site. Therefore, it is critical that the Contractor is able to meet the project programme dates as stated in this document. As part of any ITT the Client will evaluate Supplier's capacity to mobilise resources onto the Site and meet project programme dates specified. Key capabilities of the supplier are to include: * Management of design * Safety Case * Integrate PP&E * Re-kit of Nuclear building Facilities The project has notable constraints including the following: * Access * Live building, works undertaken will be in an operational building * Security requirements and adherence Additional information: It is requested that if your company is interested in further information concerning this PIN and future bidding opportunity that in the first instance please reply to capitalscm.co.uk or simon.bartlett2@awe.co.uk to request an 'Acknowledgement Proforma' to be completed and returned or proforma can be found on find a tender. Please request proforma or expression of interest before Friday September 29th Please be aware that the suppliers responding will then be requesting to complete and NDA prior to further project information being sent. SECURITY CLEARED RESOURCES Due to the location and sensitivity of the works, Contractor's staff working on site (and Off site- design, Engineering, Assurance) must hold security clearance for the delivery of the contract. Depending on staff roles and responsibilities, security clearance is required for the onsite delivery of this contract at SC (Security Check) or DV (Developed Vetting) level. The current estimated timescales to obtain clearances are: * SC: up to 3 months * DV: up to 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025649-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 1 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AWE PLC | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG7 4PR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Aldermaston | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45213220 - Construction work for warehouses - 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work ## Release History - 31 Aug 2023 at 14:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025649-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.awe.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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