Phytome Research Limited Indoor Agritech Platform

Tender description

The contractor is invited to tender for conversion and refurbishment works at Trelonk Farm, Ruan High Lanes, Truro TR2 5PA. The intention of the project is to reform two empty rooms at an existing biotechnology Research and Development facility, as well as structural works, fittings, and refurbishment of an adjacent 4000sqft agricultural building reformed into laboratories and offices. The project is being commissioned by Phytome Research Limited, who are sole registered owners of the surrounding land and existing facility. Planning permission for the proposed works is in place. The contract is part of a grant-funded application process with Cornwall Good Growth and Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) program. As such, procurement will be subject to grant approval, the outcome of which will not be known until 4 December 2023. Adherence to Subsidy Control will be subject to professional legal review prior to the grant approval. All contracting will be completed in full alignment with UK Subsidy Control and Procurement legislation. PC allowances should be made for additional capital items not illustrated on the plans issues. These include, 120m2 solar pv array on the Hangar roof, and the installation of a new bio disc waste treatment plant (size <30 persons). It is accepted that these additional pricing elements can follow the issue of design details from the client.