Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c51-04df-7111-8ebe-18925158e5da/wraysbury-open-water-facility-design-build-and-decommission pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Wraysbury Open Water Facility Design, Build and Decommission [National Physical Laboratory](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-physical-laboratory) Estimated value £1,000,000 to £2,000,000 Published 20 Oct 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NPL is looking for support for the design and construction of a new floating laboratory. The floating laboratory is located on a Thames Water fresh-water reservoir just off the M25 near Heathrow. The raft is used for the test and calibration of underwater acoustic transducers and associated apparatus. There are fixed lifting swing gibs/davits for offloading of goods alongside the mooring points. Lifting capability of 1000 kg and 2000 kg SWL. Additional hand davits are also located alongside. The raft has full three-phase electrical supply, communication cabling and pumps and purifies water direct from the reservoir. The raft is accessed by boat from the shore side landing stage with mooring locations on each side of the raft. Due to its age and condition NPL is looking to replace the entire facility with a similar structure and seeks support in the following areas: - Design of new facility, including laboratories and support accommodation and lifting gear - Construction of new facility - Decommission, removal and disposal of existing facility (may be in parallel with Item 2.) NPL will employ a project manager and quantity surveyor and the contractor is expected to provide all other necessary design support. NPL will issue a two-stage pricing document. Contractors will submit a fee for designing the raft. The cost of the build will be negotiated during the design phase. ## CPV classification Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/32348d06-17a3-493f-b1ff-0f607f9e7c9b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile National Physical Laboratory: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-physical-laboratory) [Sector More Construction materials & structures tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-materials) ## More tenders like this [Plumbing and heating materials – Marché à bons de commandes - fournitures sanitaires et chauffage · La Dinantaise · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-f550-736d-908b-05a9208859c8/belgium-plumbing-and-heating-materials-marche-a-bons-de-commandes-fournitu) [Construction materials and associated items – fourniture de materiaux et materiels POUR LE centre technique municipal (batiment, voirie, PARC auto, espaces verts) et controles techniques reglementaires POUR vehicules · Mairie de Millau · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6495-71e8-ae4c-8d176d16894c/france-construction-materials-and-associated-items-fourniture-de-materiaux-e) [Modular and portable buildings – Lieferung, Installation, Inbetriebnahme einer Recycling- und Sortierstation mit NIR-Technik, bestehend aus: Los 1: Sortierstation mit NIR-Technik, Los 3: Mechanische Recyclinganlage · Hochschule Niederrhein · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6742-71be-8cda-ad55d5cb484e/germany-modular-and-portable-buildings-lieferung-installation-inbetriebnah) [Partitions – Prequalification Contract 2442 Laminate and steel plate doors and Contract 2431 System walls - The New Aker · Helse Sør-Øst RHF · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7df1-70ba-83da-fe73ffdd49ba/norway-partitions-prequalification-contract-2442-laminate-and-steel-plate-do) [Cartons – fournitures de conservation · SCN Archives nationales · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-61aa-736d-b1b5-b65c4249b68d/france-cartons-fournitures-de-conservation) [Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) – FOURNITURES D'ATELIERS · RESAH · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-72b1-720c-bda9-978cab93d879/france-construction-structures-and-materials-auxiliary-products-to-constructi)