NBI Energy Centre - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
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Lots
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Published
03 Oct 2025
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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.
Scope
- Reference
- NGIEC2025
- Total value
- Above the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 May 2026 to 01 Jan 2030Possible extension to 01 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
- services
- CPV classifications
- 4500000050531100
- 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Capacity and Capability to deliver the design, supply and installation of the CHP Engines | quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial | Pricing proposals for pre-construction services and supply, installation and ongoing maintenance of CHP engines. | price | 40.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Refer to Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
See tender assessment matrix included with invitation to tender documents.