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    ContractsJohn Innes Centre Technology Platform 1: Glasshouses and Insectary Construction Project
    Awarded contract

    John Innes Centre Technology Platform 1: Glasshouses and Insectary Construction Project

    Awarded
    £51.8m
    Published 6 Oct 2026

    Vinci Building Limited awarded contract to construct new glasshouses, insectary laboratory, and supporting facilities at John Innes Centre as part of a major research infrastructure upgrade.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 6 Oct 2026· 6 days agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £51.8m
    Published 6 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £51,798,884
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      18 Nov 2024
      1 years ago
    • Sector
      Construction
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • VB
      VINCI BUILDING LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 6 days ago.

    6 Oct 2026Today18 Nov 2024

    Brief

    The John Innes Centre (JIC) is seeking a contractor to deliver Technology Platform 1 (TP1), a major infrastructure development as part of the Next Generation Infrastructure Programme at Norwich Research Park. This project aims to modernize facilities at JIC and The Sainsbury Laboratory, internationally recognized centers for plant and microbial science research. The scope of works includes: demolition of existing buildings on the TP1 plot; construction of scientific research glasshouses with associated plant room building; construction of an insectary laboratory building; a horticulture storage facility; and external works including landscaping, drainage systems, irrigation infrastructure, and utility services. This is a Stage Two contract award following the conclusion of the two-stage procurement process. Vinci Building Limited has been appointed as the main contractor under a JCT Design & Build Contract to deliver the complete project. The change from Vinci Construction UK Limited (Stage One PCSA provider) to Vinci Building Limited reflects a corporate restructure. This project represents a significant investment in research infrastructure to enhance JIC and TSL's capabilities in translating scientific knowledge into practical solutions for global challenges.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In construction, JOHN INNES CENTRE has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. 2G ENERGY LTD.1× · 33%
    2. M.J.S. PROJECTS (MARCH) LTD.1× · 33%
    3. VINCI BUILDING LIMITED1× · 33%

    Across construction, the most active winners are HOLCIM UK LIMITED, TARMAC TRADING LIMITED, LINDUM GROUP LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    afc7dcf5-61df-4a50-a292-afcbca25f18a-916729

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