The UK Research & Innovation has initiated a major programme to modernise, replace, and decarbonise its laboratory and research facilities nationwide, with a single contractor to be appointed for the eight-year deal worth up to £800m.
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) estate spans around 300,000 sq m of built estate, across 128 buildings, including renowned research centres such as Harwell, Daresbury, and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
A separate £18m procurement for a programme management partner will also be launched, with both suppliers expected to collaborate with the STFC estates team and stakeholders.
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Author's summary: Science council seeks contractor for £800m estate overhaul.