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Supply of two portable/relocatable, external, weather-resistant, growth chambers for plants/saplings (self-contained, walk-in growing rooms)

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

28 Mar 2025 at 20:34

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

07 Dec 2024 at 00:58

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

04 Dec 2024 at 21:30

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26 Nov 2024 at 15:47

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26 Nov 2024 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has awarded a contract for the supply of two portable/relocatable, external, weather-resistant growth chambers for plants and saplings to Valtria Engineering SA. The awarded contract, valued at £537,000, involves the design, supply, delivery, and commissioning of two self-contained, walk-in growing rooms to Forest Research at the Alice Holt Research Station in Farnham, Surrey, UK. The procurement process followed an open procedure below the threshold, with the contracting planned from 24 January 2025 to 31 March 2025. Interested suppliers were to submit their proposals by 13 December 2024, with the tender period ending on 9 December 2024 and the contract period starting on 20 December 2024.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in plant-growth regulators and modular or portable building constructions. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on detailed design, fabrication, transport, and assembly requirements. Supplying the growth chambers necessitates expertise in durable and weather-resistant constructions suitable for outdoor siting. The project’s scope includes various pre- and post-assembly tasks, making it ideal for companies capable of comprehensive service delivery from design through to commissioning. Overall, this procurement provides a substantial opportunity for business growth and expansion in the specified industry sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of two portable/relocatable, external, weather-resistant, growth chambers for plants/saplings (self-contained, walk-in growing rooms)

Notice Description

Forest Research is seeking costed proposals/quotations for the design, supply and delivery of two (2) portable/relocatable, self-contained, weather-resistant (units will be sited outdoors) growth chambers for plants/saplings, that each have external dimensions of 4m x 12m x 2.35m (L x W x H). 1 x growth chamber will be a single bay unit, and 1 x growth chamber will be a double bay unit. The scope of supply includes all design, fabrication, supply, pre-assembly, fitting out, transport to site, off-loading, siting, post-assembly, connection and commissioning. The groundworks and/or any foundations required for siting of the units will be provided by Forest Research (to the specification of the supplier). But scope of supply includes any fabricated items, equipment or structures (such as pads, legs, frame) required for siting the unit on the pre-prepared base. Delivery of both growth chambers to: Alice Holt Research Station, Farnham, Surrey, UK, GU10 4LH. Delivery is required by no later than 31 March 2025. Additional information: Your proposal/quote is to be sent to procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk as soon as possible and no later than 14:00 on Friday 13 December 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23d4f5ba-7a69-4a35-85ed-e963e5537080
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd60342-400b-4f3d-ae5f-261971030490
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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

CPV Codes

24454000 - Plant-growth regulators

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£537,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Geoffrey McCatty
Contact Email
procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000674419

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALTRIA ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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