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NBI Energy Centre - CHP Engines - Next Generation Infrastructure Programme

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Deadline
10 days left
April 07, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
020579-2026
Value
£13,800,000
Location
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 06, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 31, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 07, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 12, 2026

Budget
£13,800,000
Duration
43 months
Location
West Yorkshire
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender 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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

18 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (8)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (4)
Technical (4)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS8
--This is a two-stage tendering process.
--Stage One: Tender returns will be assessed for the design of CHP engines through a pre-construction services agreement.
--Stage Two: Tender returns will be assessed for supply, installation, and ongoing service provision through a construction contract and service agreement, following assessment of Stage One tender returns.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--The tender is for a specialist supplier for the design, supply, installation, and ongoing service provision of a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system.
--The supplier must be capable of undertaking a two-stage tendering process.
--Stage One involves pre-construction services agreement for the design of CHP engines.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--The supplier must be a specialist in Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems.
--The supplier must be capable of designing CHP engines.
--The supplier must be capable of supplying and installing CHP engines.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements are detailed in the provided text.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system at the NBI Energy Centre is well-structured with a clear two-stage process and good overall information. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on green/social aspects.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender appears to comply with general procurement regulations, with a clear procedure and CPV code. The deadline is noted as potentially short, which could impact compliance if not managed effectively. No disputes are reported.

Deadline may be too short
Clarity80/100

The description of the project and the two-stage tendering process is clear. The requirements for a specialist supplier in CHP systems are well-defined. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria introduces ambiguity.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, organization, estimated value, duration, and contract start date. However, the lack of content in the tender documents and the absence of specific financial requirements for bidders reduce completeness.

No document content available
No specific financial requirements detailed
Fairness85/100

The tender is open and uses a competitive flexible procedure, indicating a fair process. The value is disclosed, and the two-stage approach allows for phased assessment. There are no obvious tailored requirements for specific companies.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. However, the lack of information regarding e-submission and the URL for documents hinders practical access and submission for potential bidders.

No e-submission
Document URL missing
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated consistently. There are no reported suspensions or disputes, and the dates provided are logical within the context of the tender.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, innovation, or EU funding, which are important considerations for modern public procurement.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear two-stage tendering process
Well-defined project description
Open procedure
Estimated value and duration specified

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
No document content available
Lack of sustainability considerations
No e-submission specified

Recommendations

1. Provide detailed evaluation criteria to enhance clarity and fairness.
2. Include information on sustainability goals and how they will be assessed.
3. Clarify the e-submission process and provide direct links to tender documents.

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