Scope
Reference
NGISWI2025CA
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.
Contract 1. Construction Contract for the delivery of Site Wide Infrastructure
Supplier
Contract value
- £9,295,640 excluding VAT
- £11,154,768 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 21 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 August 2025 to 13 November 2026
- 1 year, 2 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
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
Email: info@mjs-projects.co.uk
Website: http://www.mjs-projects.co.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: 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
Email: indi.heire@jic.ac.uk
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
Email: will.waterman@turntown.co.uk
Website: https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/
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
Email: gavin.bond@aecom.com
Website: http://www.aecom.com
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets