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T1047 Plant Imaging Equipment ( Plant Phenotyping Gantry)

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Award

26 Jun 2025 at 12:27

Award Notice
Tender

27 Oct 2023 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has concluded a procurement process for Plant Imaging Equipment, specifically a Plant Phenotyping Gantry, with the contract awarded to PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r.o., on 26th June 2025. The procurement, under an open procedure, involved supplying, installing, and commissioning this advanced laboratory equipment, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment". The contract extends from 1st January 2024 to 30th June 2034, with a total value of £689,664. This tender was primarily targeted toward entities located in the United Kingdom, but also caters to broader regions including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. Key dates in the procurement process included the end of the tender period on 28th November 2023, with early installations required by 1st July 2024.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in robotic systems and environmental control systems would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Moreover, the procurement was open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and presented a viable avenue for those in the technology sector to establish or strengthen their presence in the UK public sector market. The provision of training and maintenance services as part of the contract underscores the need for businesses with a robust support infrastructure and a flexible, client-oriented service approach. As this opportunity was sourced through an open procurement method, it illustrates a transparent process, encouraging competition and providing equal opportunity for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T1047 Plant Imaging Equipment ( Plant Phenotyping Gantry)

Notice Description

The University of Essex are seeking a suitably experienced and capable contractor to provide Plant Imaging Equipment, including delivery, installation, commissioning, training and maintenance. The equipment will comprise of a fully robotic plant phenotyping gantry in a contained environment capable of replicating current and future field conditions. Details of the technical capability and performance requirements are detailed in the technical specification contained within the tender document pack. A key requirement is for completion of delivery, installation, commissioning and training for the system to be completed by 1st July 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76ac9db2-f2e9-4fe4-bf40-f26765ebdd11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32520f3d-6102-46c5-b7cb-f88f7b736c84
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
Not specified
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
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£689,664 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2034 Over 5 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 ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSI (PHOTON SYSTEMS INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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