--- title: "Norwich Biosciences Institute Data Centre and Energy Centre" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e72c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e72c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e72c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e72c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "JOHN INNES CENTRE" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Norwich Biosciences Institute Data Centre and Energy Centre Buyer: JOHN INNES CENTRE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e72c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e72c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e72c.json) ## Summary The John Innes Centre (JIC) in Norwich has completed a procurement process for the design and build of a new High Performance Computing Data Centre and Energy Centre as part of the Next Generation Infrastructure Programme. This initiative aims to enhance the facilities across the Norwich Research Park, specifically for the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory. The construction project, classified under CPV code 45000000 for construction work, is located in the UKH region. The procurement, which followed a two-stage approach, was conducted through limited tendering under the CCS Framework RM6088, with the final contract signed on 22nd August 2024. The contract worth £1,138,906.36 was awarded to R G Carter Limited. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and related sectors to contribute to a highly prestigious project. Companies specialising in pre-construction services, high-performance computing infrastructure, and energy solutions would find this project particularly well-suited. Additionally, businesses with experience in executing framework contracts and working with public bodies on complex construction projects will have the chance to leverage their expertise and establish their capabilities in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, thereby fostering growth and visibility in the high-tech construction industry. ## Notice This package of works form part of the Next Generation Infrastructure (NGI) Programme, a funded development programme looking to develop the facilities across Norwich Research Park to transform the existing capabilities of John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL), both internationally recognised centres of excellence in plant and microbial science. This package of works relates to the of pre-construction services in connection with the design and build of a new High Performance Computing Data Centre and Energy Centre (the Project). The scope of works include: (a) Development of a RIBA Stage 4 design. (b) Proposal for a contract sum to construct the Project based on the RIBA Stage 4 design. (c) Development of a construction methodology and programme to construct the Project. (d) Enabling works to create site access and compound ahead of construction of the Project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Direct Award under CCS Framework RM6088. The Project is a two stage procurement for the design and build of of a new High Performance Computing Data Centre and Energy Centre. This Contract covers the Stage 1 activities. ### Procurement Information This Contract has been awarded using the Direct Award Procedure laid out in the Schedule 4 of the Framework Alliance Contract for the Crown Commercial Services Framework CCS RM6088 (the "Framework"). The Framework has been issued pursuant to Regulation 33 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. JIC previously conducted a Mini Competition Procedure for the Contract under Lot 3.2 of the Framework in which it received three tender responses. Following the evaluation process, it was clear that it was not possible to award the Contract within its budgetary envelope and a decision was taken by JIC to abandon the procurement procedure. The Framework permits the use of its Direct Award Procedure if the Competitive Award Procedure does not produce any suitable responses from the Supplier Alliance Members invited to take part (para 1.1.5 in Sch 4 of the Framework Alliance Contract). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006944-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,138,906 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | JOHN INNES CENTRE | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR4 7UH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | South Norfolk | | Electoral ward | Cringleford | | Westminster constituency | South Norfolk | | Delivery location | TLH East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | R G CARTER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006944-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.jic.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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