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title: "UKHSA Porton - Laboratory Refurbishment and HVAC Replacements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043403"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2024-01-24"
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# UKHSA Porton - Laboratory Refurbishment and HVAC Replacements

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043403

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), acting as part of the Crown through the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is planning a tender for the refurbishment and HVAC replacements at the UKHSA Porton site. The estimated contract start date is May 2024, with works expected to be completed by January 2025. The project entails upgrading laboratories to higher containment levels, conducting works in sensitive areas in Porton Down, Salisbury. The main procurement category is works, with a total contract value of £3.8 million.

This tender by UKHSA provides business growth opportunities for specialist contractors capable of handling works in hazardous environments. Companies with experience in laboratory refurbishment, HVAC replacements, and compliance with high safety standards would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties are encouraged to note their interest by contacting commercialprogrammes@ukhsa.gov.uk. The tender presents opportunities for businesses looking to engage in public procurement processes within the health and security sector, offering a chance to contribute to critical infrastructure projects.

## Notice

UKHSA require a specialist contractor to undertake works on the UKHSA Porton site for laboratory refurbishment and HVAC replacement(s). The estimated contract start date is May 2024 with works completing by Jan 2025. All works will be conducted in sensitive and hazardous areas, where company processes and procedures must coincide with UKHSA site policies. The project requires the design, build and commission of the refurbishment of laboratory X and the design, build and commission of new HVAC units for laboratories Y and Z.

Scope of Works:

* Laboratory X is a Containment Level 2 laboratory that will be refurbished and upgraded to Containment Level 3 standard. This will involve replacing the HVAC plant and total refurbishment of the internal fabric, to achieve the required ACDP3/SAPO3 standard.

* Laboratory Y and Z is also a CL3 laboratory and requires the HVAC plant to be replaced, with limited associated works within the laboratory, also in accordance with SAPO/ACDP requirements.

Note:
Laboratories X, Y and Z have been changed for the purpose of this document. The laboratories will be stated accurately for contract award.

UKHSA welcomes interested parties to note their interest by emailing commercialprogrammes@ukhsa.gov.uk with their response to the following questions:

Q1 - After reviewing the Brief Description of the project, would you participate in a formal procurement process for the works? Yes/No response required only. 
Q2 - Are you able to carry out the works at this site? Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JG 
Q3 - Given the anticipated length of the project, can the project be completed within the timeframe?
Q4 - Are there any additional scope requirements you would have preferred us to share relating to the work being carried out?
Q5 - Do you have any comments that you think UKHSA may find useful?

UKHSA may also invite interested parties in participating in market consultation. UKHSA does not guarantee direct consultation with all interested parties, rather it will engage a sufficient number of supplier in order to build appropriate understanding of the market in shaping the tender and contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002363-2024 |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2024 at 09:37 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002363-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency

## Provenance

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