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title: "Erection and Installation of Plant Factory"
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# Erection and Installation of Plant Factory

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-075f0426-dd24-4969-b65e-0114c912fb4e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1329d3-94f3-4dc9-b7f1-06538fc77141 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,502 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLAGROW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44211500 - Glasshouses

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2018 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1329d3-94f3-4dc9-b7f1-06538fc77141
- 6 Dec 2017 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a9aa443-d344-4973-8b7f-099f130147c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1329d3-94f3-4dc9-b7f1-06538fc77141
  31st January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a9aa443-d344-4973-8b7f-099f130147c3
  6th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni
- https://www.agritechcornwall.co.uk/

## Provenance

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