--- title: "QUB/2536/24 - Momentum One Zero (M1.0) Building Contractor" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046c82" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046c82" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046c82.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046c82.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST" published: "2025-10-22" --- # QUB/2536/24 - Momentum One Zero (M1.0) Building Contractor Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046c82 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046c82) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046c82.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Momentum One Zero (M1.0) Building Contractor" project, steered by Queen's University Belfast, involves the expansion of the ECIT Building and is part of the Belfast City Region Deal. The project falls under the Building construction work category (CPV 45210000) and is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement process used a two-stage restricted procedure and is currently at the award stage. The contract was signed on 25th September 2025, with Henry Brothers Ltd selected as the contractor. The construction is estimated to take 27 months, with significant emphasis on quality, social value, and price as the award criteria. The project aims to create an innovative and collaborative environment within Belfast's innovation district, featuring state-of-the-art facilities including laboratories, workshops, and seminar spaces. This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth within the construction industry, particularly for large businesses experienced in handling complex and technically demanding projects. Firms with expertise in building works, mechanical and electrical installations, and working in live, operational environments will find this project a significant opportunity. The procurement's focus on social value also implies opportunities for businesses that can align with community and sustainability objectives. Given the complexity and scale, businesses that can manage such multifaceted projects while delivering high social value stand to benefit significantly from engaging in this contract. ## Notice The project is for the provision of the works required to deliver the Momentum One Zero Project. Momentum One Zero (M1.0) is one of three, Belfast City Region Deal Projects which is being delivered by Queen's University Belfast. The works will significantly expand the existing ECIT (Electronics, Communications and Information Technology) Building on Queens Road, Queen's Island, Belfast and will create an anchor building in Belfast's innovation district.This tender exercise followed the 2-stage restricted procedure. Economic Operators shortlisted at Stage 1: PQQ were then invited to tender for Stage 2: ITT. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The project is for the provision of the works required to deliver the Momentum One Zero Project. Momentum One Zero (M1.0) is one of three, Belfast City Region Deal Projects which is being delivered by Queen's University Belfast. The works will significantly expand the existing ECIT (Electronics, Communications and Information Technology) Building on Queen's Road, Queen's Island, Belfast and will create an anchor building in Belfast's innovation district. This tender exercise followed the 2-stage restricted procedure. Economic Operators shortlisted at Stage 1: PQQ were then invited to tender for Stage 2: ITT. The scope of the project will include:- c.6500 sqm extension, delivered over a 3 and 5-storey extension to accommodate over 450 additional building users- c.400 sqm server room - Laboratory / Maker spaces - Clean rooms- Specialists workshops- Seminar spaces - Large atrium / circulation spaces- Tea points, kitchen and catering space- Collaboration spaces including kitchen facilities - Offices - Storage - Ancillary accommodation associated with office spaces - Reception area- Significant mechanical and electrical installations (c.40% of estimated construction cost)- Specific Client requirements associated with IT and AV coordination, installation and commissioning - Specific Client requirements associated with the procurement, coordination and installation of FF&E- Complex facade system- Installation of PV panels- Piling- Demolition works- Temporary works- Refurbishment of selected elements of the existing ECIT building- External landscaping to include car parking, planting, bin storage, bike shelters and EV charging The complexities of the project include:- Working on a live, operational site - Working alongside multiple stakeholders including but not limited to businesses, statutory authorities, and end-users- Working adjacent to a road which services commercial premises and along where the Glider bus operates- Working adjacent to a Scheduled Monument - Temporary works to facilitate and maintain access to the existing ECIT building for the duration of the works- Temporary works access - Connecting into an operational building - Working on a brown field, inner city site- Working in proximity to George Best, Belfast City Airport- Sectional completion - Adhering to and discharging planning conditions- NIE additional network capacity available February 2027The project is utilising the 'Traditional' procurement methodology. The estimated construction duration is 27 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067635-2025 | | 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 | 22 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,000,000 | | Lots value | £29,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £36,552,895 | ## 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 | TLN06 Belfast | ## 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 - 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2025 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067635-2025 - 30 May 2024 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016938-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.qub.ac.uk - https://henrybrothers.co.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home - https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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