Science council puts £800m estate overhaul out to bid
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is seeking a single contractor for an eight-year deal worth up to £800m to decarbonise and renew its vast science estate.
The estate consists of around 300,000 sq m of built estate, across 128 buildings, and includes world-leading research centres such as Harwell, Daresbury, and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
- The new construction partner will deliver a rolling programme of capital works.
- Works will range from new-build research facilities to infrastructure renewal and backlog maintenance clearance.
A separate £18m procurement race will also be launched for a programme management partner, with both suppliers expected to work collaboratively with the STFC estates team and wider stakeholders.
UK Research & Innovation’s major programme to modernise, replace, and decarbonise its laboratory and research facilities nationwide.
Author summary: Science council seeks contractor for £800m overhaul.
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