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| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | UKRI-4681 Construction Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council |
| Notice type: | UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice |
| Authority: | UK Research & Innovation |
| Nature of contract: | Works |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short Description: | STFC is a world-leading research and innovation organisation, with a unique role within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). STFC are looking to establish a construction partnership to deliver its proposed estate transformation programme. This is a national contract, covering STFC’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and The Cosener's House, Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory, Stockbridge, Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, The Royal Observatory Edinburgh, and Boulby Underground Laboratory, Cleveland. STFC have identified an investment programme to address backlog maintenance, future growth and decarbonisation of its buildings and infrastructure. The programme is national, valued at approximately £120m per year and is expected to span around 15 years. The exact investment value and programme details will be confirmed. The contracting partner would be assessed on agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and overall performance to secure subsequent schemes within the programme. The contract will not include exclusivity. STFC is seeking to engage a single partner, to lead the construction delivery programme. This programme will consist of multiple national projects running concurrently. The construction projects will range from simple shell-and-core buildings to complex scientific facilities. The programme will also include infrastructure upgrades and reinforcements. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004024-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1 |
| Published: | 02/05/2025 12:52 |
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Scope
Scope: UKRI-4681 Construction Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council
Description:
STFC is a world-leading research and innovation organisation, with a unique role within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). STFC are looking to establish a construction partnership to deliver its proposed estate transformation programme. This is a national contract, covering STFC’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and The Cosener's House, Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory, Stockbridge, Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, The Royal Observatory Edinburgh, and Boulby Underground Laboratory, Cleveland.
STFC have identified an investment programme to address backlog maintenance, future growth and decarbonisation of its buildings and infrastructure. The programme is national, valued at approximately £120m per year and is expected to span around 15 years. The exact investment value and programme details will be confirmed. The contracting partner would be assessed on agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and overall performance to secure subsequent schemes within the programme. The contract will not include exclusivity.
STFC is seeking to engage a single partner, to lead the construction delivery programme. This programme will consist of multiple national projects running concurrently. The construction projects will range from simple shell-and-core buildings to complex scientific facilities. The programme will also include infrastructure upgrades and reinforcements.
A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004024-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1
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Total value (estimated):
GBP 800,000,000 excluding VAT GBP 960,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
10/03/2026 to 09/03/2033
CPV Classifications:
45000000 - Construction work.
Delivery regions:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
Engagement
Engagement deadline
04/04/2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published. Engagement process description:
A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004024-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1
As outlined in the PIN, UKRI- STFC held two Supplier Engagement Sessions at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory site on the following dates: 17 March 2025 and 20 March 2025, these sessions included a presentation, site visit and Q&A session. A follow up questionnaire was issued to the suppliers who attended the Supplier Engagement Sessions to gather further information on the market.
There are no further anticipated market engagement sessions planned.
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation, PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1793442000, Email: STFCprocurement@ukri.org
Contact: STFC Procurement
Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None