NBI Energy Centre - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme

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Estimated value

£11.8m

works

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

14 Nov 2025

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 is looking to procure, on behalf of Norwich Bioscience Institutes (NBI), the services of a specialist contractor for the proposed design, supply, installation, financing and ongoing service provision associated with a Combined Heat and Power system (CHP Engines) within the new NBI Energy Centre located at JIC (the project). In respect of the capital cost of the CHP Engines, JIC is considering funding arrangements and will either use capital funding or seek to enter into a finance arrangement (hire purchase or lease) with the appointed contactor. The invitation to tender documents will confirm which financing structure is being taken forward by JIC.

Scope

Reference
NGIEC2025TN
Total value
£11,800,000 excluding VAT
£14,160,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
14 Jun 2026 to 11 Jan 2028
Possible extension to 11 Jan 2038

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.

Main category
works
CPV classifications
45000000
50700000
51100000
Contract locations
East of England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
QualityCapacity and Capability to deliver the design, supply and installation of the CHP Enginesquality60.00%
CommercialPricing proposals for pre-construction services and supply, installation and ongoing maintenance of CHP engines.price40.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Refer to Procurement Specific Questionnaire.

See tender assessment matrix included with invitation to tender documents.

Submission & procedure

Submission address
JIC invites interested suppliers to contact kris.sheahan@aecom.com, will.waterman@turntown.co.uk and james.backler@turntown.co.uk to request the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and draft Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents. The PSQ provides instructions on submission for the participation stage. Completed PSQs must be returned to the contacts above by midday on 18 December 2025. The ITT for tender purposes will be issued to shortlisted suppliers following evaluation of the PSQ and will include instructions on submission for the tender stage.
Electronic submission
No
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure