Construction of a new laboratory building (Holt 2 Lab), designed and built to operate at Containment Level 3 (CL3) standards
Construction of a new Containment Level 3 laboratory building at Forest Research's Alice Holt Research Station in Surrey. Turnkey fixed-price contract on NEC4 terms with detailed design already completed; contractor takes responsibility from RIBA Stage 5 onwards.
- ClosesNot stated
- Value£17m
- BuyerForestry Commission
- WhereAlice Holt Research Station, Farnham, Surrey
- CategoryConstruction & building works
- RegionSouth East
You'll want to look if you're an established construction contractor experienced in specialist laboratory or containment facilities, able to mobilise a turnkey project on NEC4 terms with a £700/day liquidated damages clause
You'll need
- Performance Bond (10%)
- Parent Company Guarantees where applicable
- NEC4 ECC contract experience
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
Possible incumbent
Holstocks Construction Ltd won a Wash Bay construction contract from Forestry Commission in December 2025. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.