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title: "NBI Energy Centre - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a7e4"
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# NBI Energy Centre - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme

Buyer: JOHN INNES CENTRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a7e4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the NBI Energy Centre - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme was initiated by the John Innes Centre, a public authority in Norwich, United Kingdom. This process, supported by Turner & Townsend Project Management Limited and AECOM Limited as the procuring entities, aimed to transform facilities across Norwich Research Park. The focus was on designing, supplying, installing, financing, and maintaining a Combined Heat and Power system. Despite beginning with the planning stage in October 2025, the tender was eventually cancelled in February 2026 due to no suppliers meeting the required conditions during the procurement-specific questionnaire stage. This cancellation notice was published on 18th February 2026, marking the end of this contract's journey at the tender stage.

This tender represented sizeable opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, repair, maintenance, and installation services for electrical and mechanical equipment, within the context of infrastructure development projects. Companies with capabilities to deliver high-quality design and installation services, particularly for Combined Heat and Power systems, would have been well-positioned to bid for this selective procurement, which was estimated to hold a gross value of £14,160,000. Despite its cancellation, the Competitive Flexible Procedure initially offered pathways for economic growth and collaboration with the renowned Norwich Bioscience Institutes. SMEs capable of delivering integrated solutions and willing to engage in flexible financing arrangements were specifically encouraged to participate, potentially gaining access to impactful projects that support innovative scientific infrastructures.

## 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. As part of the NGI Programme, JIC is looking to procure, on behalf of Norwich Bioscience Institutes (NBI), the services of a specialist contractor for the proposed design, supply, installation, financing and ongoing service provision associated with a Combined Heat and Power system (CHP Engines) within the new NBI Energy Centre located at JIC (the project). In respect of the capital cost of the CHP Engines, JIC is considering funding arrangements and will either use capital funding or seek to enter into a finance arrangement (hire purchase or lease) with the appointed contactor. The invitation to tender documents will confirm which financing structure is being taken forward by JIC.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: JIC shall have the option to extend the term of the Service Agreement twice up to a maximum extension of 8 years to the initial term.

### Planning Information

Interested suppliers are requested to contact kris.sheahan@aecom.com, gavin.bond@aecom.com and will.waterman@turntown.co.uk for more information. 
JIC will then be in touch to invite appropriate interested suppliers to discussions with the project team with a view to informing options for the delivery of the project. JIC would like to evaluate options and interest in bidding for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of CHP engines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014779-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,800,000 |
| Lots value | £11,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JOHN INNES CENTRE |
| Additional buyers | AECOM LIMITED; Missing; TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Horsforth |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds North West |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 13:29 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014779-2026
- 14 Nov 2025 at 16:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074135-2025
- 3 Oct 2025 at 12:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062143-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014779-2026
  18th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074135-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062143-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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