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title: "Site Wide Infrastructure - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050c60"
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buyer: "JOHN INNES CENTRE"
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# Site Wide Infrastructure - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme

Buyer: JOHN INNES CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c60

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## Summary

The John Innes Centre, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract as part of their "Site Wide Infrastructure - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme". This ambitious programme aims to upgrade facilities at the Norwich Research Park, enhancing the capabilities of the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory, renowned for plant and microbial science. The procurement stage for this contract is complete, with a direct award to M.J.S. Projects (March) Ltd. The project involves significant construction works, including demolition, infrastructure upgrades, and is set to run from 5th September 2025 until 13th November 2026. The contract is governed by the JCT Standard Building Contract and is valued at £11,154,768 gross.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses experienced in large-scale construction, particularly those with expertise in working within live scientific or healthcare environments. Companies that can demonstrate adeptness in managing complex infrastructure projects and ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The familiarity with the Norwich Research Park site that M.J.S. Projects possesses demonstrates the importance of prior site knowledge, making similar businesses well-suited to future opportunities in this area.

## Notice

This package of works forms 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 internally recognised centres of excellence in plant and microbial science. NGI will address the deterioration of infrastructure at JIC and TSL to create a world-class facility that will engage with its surroundings, is outward looking and promotes collaboration and innovation to supercharge JIC and TSL's ability to translate scientific knowledge into practical solutions. This package of works comprises of the demolition of existing buildings, provision of upgraded internal access roads and below ground infrastructure works including (but not limited to) new and relocated communications and electricity cabling, upgraded mains water infrastructure, new surface water drainage and new district heating pipework to enable site wide development proposals at John Innes Centre and NGI (the Works). The Works will be carried out on a live scientific research site and in close proximity to ongoing operations and adjacent healthcare facilities. The Works have been designed by the NGI client-side design team who were procured through a competitive tender process in 2018/2019. The Works are governed by the JCT Standard Building Contract (Without Quantities) 2016 with client amendments.

### Procurement Information

The proposed contractor has previously successfully tendered for work on the site and is currently carrying out an infrastructure project pursuant to such tenders. The proposed contractor has the competency and capability to deliver the Works and pre-existing knowledge and understanding of the complexities of the infrastructure on the site. The nature of the Works necessitate familiarity with the site due to the potential risk to disrupt ongoing scientific research activities across the wider site and operations at adjacent healthcare facilities which require careful management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054782-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2025 - 13 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,295,640 |
| Contracts value | £9,295,640 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JOHN INNES CENTRE |
| Additional buyers | AECOM LIMITED; TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M.J.S. PROJECTS (MARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 15:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054782-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 12:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048043-2025
- 2 May 2025 at 13:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018814-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054782-2025
  8th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048043-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018814-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4933

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aecom.com
- http://www.mjs-projects.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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