Estimated Value
Up to £16,500,000
Deadline
25 May 2026
Published
28 April 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Construction Works. The Red Tree Lab building incorporates laboratory, incubator and collaboration space as well as office accommodation. The scheme comprises 50,915 sq. ft / 4,730 sq. m Gross Internal Area (GIA) of accommodation over four floors.
AI Analysis
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This is a construction contract to build the Red Tree Labs facility, a four-storey building containing laboratory spaces, business incubator units, collaborative work areas, and office accommodation totalling nearly 51,000 square feet. The buyer is looking for a contractor to construct this mixed-use scientific and business facility.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
- Ability to manage a large-scale construction project (50,915 sq ft / 4,730 sq m)
- Experience with laboratory and specialist fit-out work (likely required — verify in full documents)
- Four-storey building construction capability
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Construct a four-storey building shell and structure
- Deliver laboratory spaces suitable for research and testing work
- Build incubator units for early-stage businesses
- Create collaborative workspace areas for shared use
- Construct office accommodation across the site
- Deliver total Gross Internal Area of 50,915 sq ft (4,730 sq m)
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a major construction project — request the full Employer's Requirements and design specifications immediately, as the notice gives only basic scope. Laboratory buildings have strict technical standards not mentioned here.
- 2Check whether this is 'design and build' (you design it) or 'traditional contract' (design is fixed and you build to it) — this massively affects your bid approach and cost.
- 3Laboratory and incubator spaces have specialised requirements (air handling, power, resilience, safety systems) — budget time to understand these before committing to a bid.
- 4Confirm the four floors layout, floor loading requirements, and any phased handover — some floors may be needed before others are complete.
- 5Look for Building Regulations compliance, environmental standards, and whether any BREEAM or sustainability rating is required.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Unless you're a large contractor, consider forming a consortium or partnering with a main contractor who can take the primary risk — this project is likely too large and complex for a single small business to manage alone.
- Subcontracting opportunities will be substantial: laboratory fit-out specialists, mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineers, and incubator fit-out firms. If you're not the main contractor, approach prime bidders early to discuss supply packages.
- Check the social value scoring carefully — building a business incubator or lab may score highly on 'supporting local businesses' or 'skills development.' Emphasise local employment, apprenticeships, or community benefits in your bid.
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Buyer Profile
Clyde Gateway Developments LtdKey Dates
Published
28 April 2026
Submission deadline
25 May 2026
Notice type
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Source
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