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

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23d4f5ba-7a69-4a35-85ed-e963e5537080

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd60342-400b-4f3d-ae5f-261971030490 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £537,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VALTRIA ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 24454000 - Plant-growth regulators
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 20:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd60342-400b-4f3d-ae5f-261971030490
- 7 Dec 2024 at 00:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e2dcbf-ff69-41c2-9d77-18344ca6df7d
- 4 Dec 2024 at 21:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e2dcbf-ff69-41c2-9d77-18344ca6df7d
- 26 Nov 2024 at 15:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e2dcbf-ff69-41c2-9d77-18344ca6df7d
- 26 Nov 2024 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e2dcbf-ff69-41c2-9d77-18344ca6df7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd60342-400b-4f3d-ae5f-261971030490
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e2dcbf-ff69-41c2-9d77-18344ca6df7d
  7th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1e99c33-b800-4165-b5f2-c9a9b4f1bedd
  Request for quotation document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fe83b53-da57-410a-a5a5-49daac9e095a
  SUPPLIER Q&A LOG (ISSUE 1) Please find attached a collection of questions about this RFQ/opportunity received from suppliers and Forest Research's responses to those questions. Suppliers must take account of these when compiling their proposal/quote.

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