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Plant Growth Chamber

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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03 Feb 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has recently completed a public procurement process for a Plant Growth Chamber with humidity control and LED lighting, under the procurement method of 'direct' and classified as 'Below threshold - without competition'. The procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically targeting research and scientific equipment, aligning with CPV code 38970000. The contracting authority, based in Bristol, UK, has awarded the contract to PHC EUROPE B.V., located in Loughborough, UK, with the contract's start date being the 27th of January 2026 and an end date of the 28th of January 2026. Key dates include the contract signing on the 26th of January 2026, with completion shortly thereafter.

For businesses, this tender presents limited direct opportunities for growth given its nature as a 'below threshold' procurement method without competition. However, this type of provision can serve as a gateway for research equipment suppliers, notably those specialising in scientific and technical simulation apparatus, to establish or strengthen relationships with higher education institutions. Businesses with capabilities in supplying specialised scientific equipment and offering comprehensive warranty and service agreements would be well-suited to explore similar procurement opportunities in future, particularly where establishments like the University of the West of England are involved.

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Notice Title

Plant Growth Chamber

Notice Description

Plant Growth Chamber With Humidity Control 294L with LED lighting. Supplied with a parts and labour warranty

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06159c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,210 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
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

PHC EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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