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Site Wide Infrastructure - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme

  • JOHN INNES CENTRE

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Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-018814

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-050c60

Published 2 May 2025, 2:38pm



Scope

Reference

NGISWI2025

Description

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 intention is for the Works to be governed by the JCT Standard Building Contract Without Quantities 2016 with JIC amendments.


Contract 1. Construction Contract for the delivery of Site Wide Infrastructure

Supplier

Contract value

  • £9,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £10,800,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Earliest date the contract will be signed

20 June 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 20 June 2025 to 28 August 2026
  • 1 year, 2 months, 9 days

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

  • 45000000 - Construction work

Contract locations

  • UKH - East of England

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Direct award

Direct award justification

Single supplier - technical reasons

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.


Supplier

M.J.S. PROJECTS (MARCH) LTD.

  • Companies House: 08579427
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCBH-5378-ZXYQ

Mjs House 425 Wisbech Road

March

PE15 0BA

United Kingdom

Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. Construction Contract for the delivery of Site Wide Infrastructure


Contracting authority

JOHN INNES CENTRE

  • Companies House: 00511709
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPM-1264-MBHL

Norwich Research Park

Norwich

NR4 7UH

United Kingdom

Region: UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government


Other organisations

These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.

TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Summary of their role in this procurement: Contract Administrator

  • Companies House: 02165592
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMZP-2287-VRPN

Low Hall, Calverley Lane, Horsforth

Leeds

LS18 4GH

United Kingdom

Region: UKE42 - Leeds

AECOM LIMITED

Summary of their role in this procurement: Quantity Surveyor

  • Companies House: 01846493
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLX-5446-YHDX

Aldgate Tower

London

E1 8FA

United Kingdom

Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets


Contact organisation

Contact TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED for any enquiries.