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# Science Engineering Delivery Framework

[Defra](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra)

Estimated value

£600,000,000

Published

21 Sept 2021

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Split into 7 lots

    You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver.
- Sets up a framework

    Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

The Authority is looking to procure Design, Build, Installation, Commissioning and Handover Services for works on the APHA Science Estate. This includes the estate at Weybridge, as well as the Regional Labs at Starcross, Camarthen, Penrith, Newcastle, Shrewsbury, Bury St Edmonds, Sutton Bonnington and Lasswade and any other similar Authority facilities. This may also include SCAH enabling works.

In order that Defra deliver a challenging capital investment plan over the next 4 years, the Authority is looking to place a framework contract to cover these services. It is intended that these will be broken down into Seven (7) Lots. These lots will include, Containment Environment works, General Accommodation and Site Infrastructure Works, CCTV and Security, Containment Drainage, Containment Expertise, and Project &amp; Site Management Expertise (Client Agent).

Please note that this notice does not commit the Authority to issuing a tender and/or awarding a contract.

## CPV classification

Construction workWorks for complete or part construction and civil engineering workEngineering design servicesConstruction project management servicesConstruction work for industrial buildingsLaboratory building construction workDecoration workProject and design preparation, estimation of costsSecurity camerasEngineering work for security installationsRepair and maintenance services of security equipmentClosed circuit television servicesDrainage systemDrainage worksEngineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildingsSpecialty design servicesInfrastructure works consultancy servicesStructural engineering consultancy servicesQuantity surveying services for civil engineering works

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-02e34e-2021-09-21T22:44:08+01:00

[View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-02e34e-2021-09-21T22:44:08+01:00)

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