Official UK procurement notice
NBI Energy Centre - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme
Authority: JOHN INNES CENTRE (Public body)·On behalf of: AECOM LIMITED
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThis 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.
- How the procedure runs: JIC will conduct a Competitive Flexible Procedure comprising of a participation stage, followed by a two-stage tendering stage. Participation Stage Suppliers are invited to respond to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). Up to 6 suppliers who satisfy and pass the minimum conditions set out in the PSQ will be shortlisted and invited to the tendering stage. Tendering Stage - Stage One An Invitation to Tender (ITT) shall be circulated to the shortlisted suppliers. Suppliers will be required to submit tenders in response to the ITT, addressing the award criteria summarised in this tender notice and further detailed in the ITT. The procedure for the Stage One tendering stage, including a timetable for any clarifications, will be set out in the ITT. The ITT will confirm the nature and scope of any financing arrangement being requested by JIC for the supply of the CHP engines. JIC expects to make an award following evaluation of the tenders submitted in response of the ITT. However, JIC reserves the right to: (i) Introduce a period of negotiation following submission of tenders, if it is unable to make an award on the basis the tenders received in response to the ITT. The inclusion, scope and duration of any such negotiation, followed by an invitation to submit final offers will be at JIC's sole discretion. (ii) Following completion of the evaluation of all returns and the identification of the most advantageous offer (according to the award criteria), enter into dialogue with the most advantageous offer in order to refine elements of the contract, works, services and cost prior to execution of the contract. An award for Stage One will be in respect of a pre-construction services agreement for the project (PCSA). Tendering Stage - Stage Two The supplier appointed under the PCSA will, amongst other things, develop the RIBA Stage 4 design and cost for the full delivery of the project. The construction contract and service agreement may be awarded following completion of Stage Two at the sole discretion of JIC.
CPV: Construction work · Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment · Repair and maintenance services of building installations
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1CancelledRenewalPublished value£11,800,000
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
- Condition of participationshortlisting
See tender assessment matrix included with invitation to tender documents.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 60%
- Commercial: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: Capacity and Capability to deliver the design, supply and installation of the CHP Engines
- Commercial: Pricing proposals for pre-construction services and supply, installation and ongoing maintenance of CHP engines.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
- Condition of participationshortlisting
See tender assessment matrix included with invitation to tender documents.
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 3 Oct 2025, 13:15 BST
- Last source update
- 18 Feb 2026, 13:29 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 8 May 2026
- Authority reference
NGIEC2025TN- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-074135- Latest notice
- Procurement termination notice (UK12)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7e4Find a Tender
- How it runs
JIC will conduct a Competitive Flexible Procedure comprising of a participation stage, followed by a two-stage tendering stage.
Participation Stage
Suppliers are invited to respond to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). Up to 6 suppliers who satisfy and pass the minimum conditions set out in the PSQ will be shortlisted and invited to the tendering stage.
Tendering Stage - Stage One
An Invitation to Tender (ITT) shall be circulated to the shortlisted suppliers.
Suppliers will be required to submit tenders in response to the ITT, addressing the award criteria summarised in this tender notice and further detailed in the ITT. The procedure for the Stage One tendering stage, including a timetable for any clarifications, will be set out in the ITT. The ITT will confirm the nature and scope of any financing arrangement being requested by JIC for the supply of the CHP engines.
JIC expects to make an award following evaluation of the tenders submitted in response of the ITT. However, JIC reserves the right to:
(i) Introduce a period of negotiation following submission of tenders, if it is unable to make an award on the basis the tenders received in response to the ITT. The inclusion, scope and duration of any such negotiation, followed by an invitation to submit final offers will be at JIC's sole discretion.
(ii) Following completion of the evaluation of all returns and the identification of the most advantageous offer (according to the award criteria), enter into dialogue with the most advantageous offer in order to refine elements of the contract, works, services and cost prior to execution of the contract.
An award for Stage One will be in respect of a pre-construction services agreement for the project (PCSA).
Tendering Stage - Stage Two
The supplier appointed under the PCSA will, amongst other things, develop the RIBA Stage 4 design and cost for the full delivery of the project. The construction contract and service agreement may be awarded following completion of Stage Two at the sole discretion of JIC.
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 18 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline
- 18 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Electronic submission
- Not allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
JIC invites interested suppliers to contact [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] 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.
Timeline
3 Oct 2025 → 15 Jun 2026 · 7 dates- Planning notice published383 days ago3 Oct 2025, 13:15 BST
- Market engagement354 days ago31 Oct 2025, 23:59 GMT
Interested suppliers are requested to contact [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] 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.
- Tender notice published341 days ago14 Nov 2025, 16:04 GMT
- Submission deadline307 days ago18 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Latest notice published245 days ago18 Feb 2026, 13:29 GMT
- Award decision expected by166 days ago8 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts129 days ago15 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
7 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Oct 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published3 Oct 2025, 13:15 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published14 Nov 2025, 16:04 GMTUK4
- Published value published: £11,800,00014 Nov 2025, 16:04 GMT
- Status changed to active14 Nov 2025, 16:04 GMT
- Procurement method changed14 Nov 2025, 16:04 GMT
- Procurement termination notice published18 Feb 2026, 13:29 GMTUK12
- Status changed to cancelled18 Feb 2026, 13:29 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier not published | — | 17 Feb 2026 | CancelledThere were no suppliers who submitted a Procurement Specific Questionnaire for this Procurement that satisfied the Conditions of Participation. Consequently, there are no suppliers who have been shortlisted to proceed to the tendering stage and John Innes Centre will not be proceeding with this procurement. |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- AECOM LIMITEDProcess contact pointProcuring entityCost and Procurement Manager
- TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITEDProcuring entityProject Manager
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender