Planning

NBI Energy Centre - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme

  • JOHN INNES CENTRE

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-062143

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05a7e4 (view related notices)

Published 3 October 2025, 1:15pm



Scope

Reference

NGIEC2025

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.

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.

NBI already operates and has experience with CHP engines on its existing site but is inviting engagement from potential bidders to inform options on the delivery within a live constructive site and ongoing maintenance options.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 June 2026 to 1 January 2030
  • Possible extension to 1 January 2038
  • 11 years, 7 months, 1 day

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Contract locations

  • UKH - East of England

Engagement

Engagement deadline

31 October 2025

Engagement process description

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.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


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.

AECOM LIMITED

Summary of their role in this procurement: Cost Manager

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

Aldgate Tower

London

E1 8FA

United Kingdom

Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets

TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Summary of their role in this procurement: Project Manager

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

Low Hall, Calverley Lane, Horsforth

Leeds

LS18 4GH

United Kingdom

Region: UKE42 - Leeds


Contact organisation

Contact AECOM LIMITED for any enquiries.