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title: "NBI Energy Centre - CHP Engines - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065722"
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buyer: "JOHN INNES CENTRE"
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# NBI Energy Centre - CHP Engines - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme

Buyer: JOHN INNES CENTRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065722

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the John Innes Centre, a public authority located at Norwich Research Park in Norwich, UK, focuses on the development of the NBI Energy Centre as part of the Next Generation Infrastructure Programme. This initiative aims to enhance the existing capabilities of the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, seeking specialist suppliers to design, supply, install, and maintain Combined Heat and Power systems within the new Energy Centre. Important deadlines include an extended tender return deadline of 21 April 2026, ensuring interested parties have ample time to submit their bids. The procurement, valued at £13,800,000 gross, adheres to an open and competitive flexible procedure divided into two stages, focusing first on pre-construction services and subsequently on the overall construction and maintenance contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in CHP systems and infrastructure projects. The project is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, given its emphasis on innovative and collaborative approaches to infrastructure development. The tender allows companies to showcase their capacity and capability in delivering high-quality design and installation services, with a balanced award criterion weighing quality and price. By participating, businesses can not only contribute to creating a world-class facility but also establish long-term service agreements with the John Innes Centre, potentially extending up to eight years beyond the initial contract period, thus fostering sustained business growth.

## 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 to looking to procure, on behalf of the Norwich Bioscience Institutes (NBI), the services of a specialist supplier for the proposed design, supply, installation and ongoing service provision associated with a Combined Heat and Power system (CHP Engines) within the new NBI Energy Centre located at JIC. This is a two stage tendering process where: (i) At Stage One: proposed procurement for the design of the CHP engines through a pre-construction services agreement following assessment of tender returns from the market; and (ii) At Stage Two: proposed procurement for the supply, installation and ongoing service provision through a construction contract (JCT Design and Build 2024 with client amends) and a service agreement following assessment of a tender return from the tenderer successful at Stage One.

### 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/025432-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2026 - 21 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,500,000 |
| Lots value | £11,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | 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

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 16:38 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025432-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 16:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020579-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014803-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025432-2026
  19th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020579-2026
  6th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014803-2026
  18th February 2026 - 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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