John Innes Centre: Technology Platform 1 (TP1) Glasshouses and Insectary

This package of works form 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 internationally 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 and address global challenges.

This package of works comprises of the following works (the Project): (a) Demolitions to existing buildings within TP1 plot. (b) Scientific Research Glasshouses, incl plant room building. (c) Insectary Laboratory Building. (d) TP1 Horticulture Store. (e) Associated external landscaping, external drainage, irrigation plant works and external services within the TP1 plot.

The Project has been procured on a Two Stage basis, where at Stage One, Vinci Construction UK Limited were awarded a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) in respect of to the design of TP1 and agreement of a contract sum for the full delivery of the project.

This Contract Award Notice relates to the conclusion of the Stage Two tender process, where a JCT Design & Build Contract for the delivery of TP1 has been entered into with Vinci Building Limited. The change in the Vinci contracting entity is a result of a corporate restructure under Regulation 72(1)(d)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.