Award

Erection and Installation of Plant Factory

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jan 2018 at 09:58

Award Notice
Tender

06 Dec 2017 at 10:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is undertaking a public procurement process for the "Erection and Installation of Plant Factory." This project falls under the industry category of glasshouses and is located in Plymouth, England. The procurement method is an open procedure and the procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 31st January 2018. The contract period is set to begin on 1st February 2018 and will last until 28th February 2019. The awarded contract has a value of £37,502, and some work is already underway in conjunction with this initiative, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and part of the Agri-tech Cornwall Project.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural technology, greenhouse construction, and hydroponic systems. Companies with expertise in the installation of plant growth facilities or renewable energy integration, like solar panels, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could allow businesses to expand their service offerings and increase their visibility within the growing agri-tech sector in the South West of the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Erection and Installation of Plant Factory

Notice Description

For full access to the tender documentation please go to: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni . The University of Plymouth is installing a Plant Factory to act as a growing space for research and development of autonomous plant growth facilities. This installation forms part of a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) supported research project entitled Plant Factory Cornwall. This project forms part of the wider Agri-tech Cornwall Project https://www.agritechcornwall.co.uk/ The Plant Factory will be a conversion of an existing glasshouse with Solar Panels above and fitted out with a Hydroponic plant growing system. Some elements of the installation are already available and will need to be incorporated with other elements that form part of this tender. For full access to the tender documentation please go to: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-075f0426-dd24-4969-b65e-0114c912fb4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1329d3-94f3-4dc9-b7f1-06538fc77141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44211500 - Glasshouses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,502 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLAGROW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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