Official UK procurement notice
Site Wide Infrastructure - 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.
This package of works comprises of the demolition of existing buildings, provision of upgraded internal access roads and below ground infrastructure works including (but not limited to) new and relocated communications and electricity cabling, upgraded mains water infrastructure, new surface water drainage and new district heating pipework to enable site wide development proposals at John Innes Centre and NGI (the Works).
The Works will be carried out on a live scientific research site and in close proximity to ongoing operations and adjacent healthcare facilities. The Works have been designed by the NGI client-side design team who were procured through a competitive tender process in 2018/2019.
The Works are governed by the JCT Standard Building Contract (Without Quantities) 2016 with client amendments.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Awarded
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Direct award
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 2 May 2025, 14:38 BST
- Last source update
- 7 Sept 2026, 10:37 BST
- Authority reference
NGISWI2025CD- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-084250- Latest notice
- Contract performance notice (UK9)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c60Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- Single Suppliers Technical Reasons
- Published justification
The proposed contractor has previously successfully tendered for work on the site and is currently carrying out an infrastructure project pursuant to such tenders. The proposed contractor has the competency and capability to deliver the Works and pre-existing knowledge and understanding of the complexities of the infrastructure on the site. The nature of the Works necessitate familiarity with the site due to the potential risk to disrupt ongoing scientific research activities across the wider site and operations at adjacent healthcare facilities which require careful management.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
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Timeline
21 Aug 2025 → 7 Sept 2026 · 2 dates- Standstill ends21 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
- Notice published44 days ago7 Sept 2026, 10:37 BST
Notice history
5 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 2 May 2025- Transparency notice published2 May 2025, 14:38 BSTUK5
- Contract award notice published12 Aug 2025, 13:38 BSTUK6
- Contract signature expected22 Aug 2025, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published8 Sept 2025, 16:09 BSTUK7
- Contract performance notice published7 Sept 2026, 10:37 BSTUK9
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-05: 1 release · 2 May 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJS Projects (March) LtdSMEConstruction Contract for the delivery of Site Wide Infrastructure22 Aug 2025 – 13 Nov 2026 | £9,295,640 | 12 Aug 2025 | Awarded |
Contracts
Construction Contract for the delivery of Site Wide Infrastructure · MJS Projects (March) LtdSME
- Signed
- 5 Sept 2025
- Value
- £9,295,640
- Period
- 5 Sept 2025 – 13 Nov 2026
- Status
- active
3 agreed KPIs: Health and Safety Compliance · Project Milestone Adherence · Environmental Compliance
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Project Milestone Adherence
- Environmental Compliance
- Good - performance is meeting or exceeding the KPI Health and Safety Compliance · to 4 Sept 2026
- Good - performance is meeting or exceeding the KPI Project Milestone Adherence · to 4 Sept 2026
- Good - performance is meeting or exceeding the KPI Environmental Compliance · to 4 Sept 2026
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- AECOM LIMITEDProcuring entityQuantity Surveyor
- TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITEDProcess contact pointProcuring entityContract Adminstrator
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- M.J.S. PROJECTS (MARCH) LTD.Awarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract performance notice Contract performance notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender