Published date: 1 November 2023

Last edited date: 10 November 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 December 2023, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research laboratory services - 73111000

Location of contract

TR25PA

Value of contract

£865,000 to £1,090,000

Procurement reference

PRL SMART-Ag

Published date

1 November 2023

Closing date

13 December 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

4 February 2024

Contract end date

31 December 2024

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The contractor is invited to tender for conversion and refurbishment works at Trelonk Farm, Ruan High Lanes, Truro TR2 5PA. The intention of the project is to reform two empty rooms at an existing biotechnology Research and Development facility, as well as structural works, fittings, and refurbishment of an adjacent 4000sqft agricultural building reformed into laboratories and offices.

The project is being commissioned by Phytome Research Limited, who are sole registered owners of the surrounding land and existing facility. Planning permission for the proposed works is in place. The contract is part of a grant-funded application process with Cornwall Good Growth and Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) program. As such, procurement will be subject to grant approval, the outcome of which will not be known until 4 December 2023. Adherence to Subsidy Control will be subject to professional legal review prior to the grant approval. All contracting will be completed in full alignment with UK Subsidy Control and Procurement legislation.

PC allowances should be made for additional capital items not illustrated on the plans issues. These include, 120m2 solar pv array on the Hangar roof, and the installation of a new bio disc waste treatment plant (size <30 persons). It is accepted that these additional pricing elements can follow the issue of design details from the client.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Adam Parnall

Address

Trelonk Farm
Ruan High Lanes
Truro
TR2 5PA
United Kingdom

Telephone

07791519116

Email

ParnallA@phytomelife.com