NBI Energy Centre - CHP Engines - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme

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Estimated value

£11.5m

works

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

19 Mar 2026

Deadline 21 Apr 2026

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. This is a two stage tendering process where: (i) At Stage One: proposed procurement for the design of the CHP engines through a pre-construction services agreement following assessment of tender returns from the market; and (ii) At Stage Two: proposed procurement for the supply, installation and ongoing service provision through a construction contract (JCT Design and Build 2024 with client amends) and a service agreement following assessment of a tender return from the tenderer successful at Stage One.

Scope

Reference
NGIEC2026TN
Total value
£11,500,000 excluding VAT
£13,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
16 Jul 2026 to 21 Feb 2030
Possible extension to 19 Feb 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
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%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
07 Apr 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
21 Apr 2026, 11:00 am
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 Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents. The ITT provides instructions on what needs to be submitted for tender. Tender returns in compliance with the ITT instructions must be returned by email to the contacts above by 12 noon on 21 April 2026 to be considered for evaluation.
Electronic submission
No
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure