--- title: "Purchase of a sensor-to-plant phenotyping-by-imaging system At LANCASTER UNIVERISTY" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21e3db7a-c5b9-462b-bd3e-88ba77f195fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21e3db7a-c5b9-462b-bd3e-88ba77f195fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21e3db7a-c5b9-462b-bd3e-88ba77f195fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21e3db7a-c5b9-462b-bd3e-88ba77f195fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-10-19" --- # Purchase of a sensor-to-plant phenotyping-by-imaging system At LANCASTER UNIVERISTY Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21e3db7a-c5b9-462b-bd3e-88ba77f195fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21e3db7a-c5b9-462b-bd3e-88ba77f195fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21e3db7a-c5b9-462b-bd3e-88ba77f195fe.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29617241-16c8-4f0f-9d77-2069edcc73cc | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Dec 2023 - 3 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 19 Oct 2023 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29617241-16c8-4f0f-9d77-2069edcc73cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29617241-16c8-4f0f-9d77-2069edcc73cc 19th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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