Tender

Purchase of a sensor-to-plant phenotyping-by-imaging system At LANCASTER UNIVERISTY

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

19 Oct 2023 at 13:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is seeking tenders for the purchase of a sensor-to-plant phenotyping-by-imaging system at Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender, with reference ID IT-32-1117-SP/23/1338, is currently in the open procurement stage. The tender period ends on November 16, 2023. The contract period is set to start on December 4, 2023, and end on December 3, 2025.

This opportunity is open to businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender process. The total contract value is £480,000 GBP, with a minimum value of £400,000 GBP. Businesses interested in providing the required system and services within the specified timeline and location are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a sensor-to-plant phenotyping-by-imaging system At LANCASTER UNIVERISTY

Notice Description

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of an automated platform for plant phenotyping-by-imaging, using a sensor-to-plant approach and with integrated control and data analytics capability. A key feature of the system will be capability for hyperspectral measurements. The system will be installed within a high performance controlled environment (CE) facility and integrated with a lysimetry platform as part of the Centre for Photosynthetic Diversity, jointly supported by the Wolfson Foundation and the University. The Centre, including the separately contracted CE facility and lysimeter system, will be delivered by August 2024, is anticipated to support research needs of Lancaster University academics in the Plant and Crop Sciences over at least the next two decades, and in future may be integrated with a UK phenotyping infrastructure. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. There could be a requirement for further purchases, dependent on future funding. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29617241-16c8-4f0f-9d77-2069edcc73cc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2023 - 3 Dec 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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