--- title: "Laboratory building construction work (Building 47) for the National Physical Laboratory" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c7e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c7e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c7e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c7e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2024-12-13" --- # Laboratory building construction work (Building 47) for the National Physical Laboratory Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c7e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c7e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c7e4.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated a procurement process to refurbish and modify Building 47 as a new neutron measurement facility, equipped with the Van de Graaff accelerator, in Teddington, UK. The procurement is in the planning stage, with key dates including an anticipated future notice date on 16th December 2024. This project, valued at £5,000,000, falls under the "Building construction work" category (CPV code 45210000) and aims to enhance the UK’s nuclear energy, defence, and fusion research sectors, aligning with the UK government's strategic energy roadmap announced in January 2024. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in construction, engineering, and environmental sustainability. The chosen contractor will be responsible for the design and build, utilising an open procedure single stage tender, following JCT Design and Build contracts. Businesses with expertise in modern laboratory refurbishments, net-zero carbon designs, and compliance with BREEAM standards will find this project especially relevant. The refurbishment will include state-of-the-art facilities across multiple floors, making it a prime opportunity for enterprises experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. ## Notice The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) provides world-leading measurement science, engineering, and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life. The proposed project is to deliver the refurbishment and change of use works to B47 to facilitate the implementation of the new Van de Graaff accelerator. Modernise and enhance the performance of these facilities to provide the best possible conditions for the science and research to be completed. This will be a new neutron measurement facility that will play a critical role in the safe and secure operation and continued development of the UK's nuclear energy, defense, and fusion research sectors. Following a review in 2023 the UK government outlined plans for a new series of nuclear reactors in a bid to boost UK energy security and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. As well as a roadmap that sets out how the UK will increase nuclear generation by up to 4 times by 2050, announced on 11 January 2024. The facility consists of a new particle accelerator and is one of only a few known facilities worldwide that offers precision traceable neutron standards. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) provides world-leading measurement science, engineering, and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life. The proposed project is to deliver the refurbishment and change of use works to B47 to facilitate the implementation of the new Van de Graaff accelerator. Modernise and enhance the performance of these facilities to provide the best possible conditions for the science and research to be completed. This will be a new neutron measurement facility that will play a critical role in the safe and secure operation and continued development of the UK's nuclear energy, defense, and fusion research sectors. Following a review in 2023 the UK government outlined plans for a new series of nuclear reactors in a bid to boost UK energy security and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. As well as a roadmap that sets out how the UK will increase nuclear generation by up to 4 times by 2050, announced on 11 January 2024. The facility consists of a new particle accelerator and is one of only a few known facilities worldwide that offers precision traceable neutron standards. Procurement Route - Design and Build Tender Strategy - 'Open Procedure' Single Stage Tender Design Stage - Stage 4 Form of Contract - JCT Design and Build, 2024 The successful Contractor will be responsible for designing and building a c.1,388m2 refurbishment facility for NPL in their Building 47. 1) General building outline: Refurbishment of a lab facility,c.1,388m2, mainly across three floors, with smaller refurbishment to a further three floors and the roof. The major works entail's refurbishment to the accelerator room, accelerator control room and main lab area, with new MEP throughout and further enhancement to the remainder of the building. 2) The building will be constructed within the existing NPL site. 3) Achieve Part L - 2, target for Net Zero Carbon (NZC). The design of the facility will include BREEAM: Very Good, net-zero carbon and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). The project team have developed the RIBA stage 4 design in accordance with the end-user requirements. The project team that developed the RIBA Stage 4 design in conjunction with the end-user requirements were as follows. * Project Manager - Turner and Townsend Project Management * Cost Manager - Turner and Townsend * Architect - Architon * MEP - Walmsley Associates * Structural - Nesta ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040253-2024 | | 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 | 13 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work ## Release History - 13 Dec 2024 at 13:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040253-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.npl.co.uk - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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