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title: "Supply of Growth Chambers"
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# Supply of Growth Chambers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ffb03f5-c418-47e1-8778-3cd5657e2172

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Growth Chambers" as part of its College of Life and Environmental Sciences project, aimed at enhancing biological research capabilities. This procurement, classified under goods within the health and laboratory equipment industry, completed its tendering phase with an open procedure. The tender period ended on 5 July 2019, and the awarded contract is active, with a total value of approximately £298,819. The contract period runs from 3 September 2019 to 3 September 2020, with delivery expected in the South West of England.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and scientific instrument manufacturing. Given the project's focus on specialised growth chambers for bioscience research, companies capable of providing diverse temperature, humidity, and lighting options will find themselves in a prime position to compete. This contract represents potential for growth in the academic and research sectors, fostering relationships with the University of Exeter and expanding into new areas of scientific equipment supply.

## Notice

As part of the College of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Exeter, Biosciences is a rapidly expanding centre of internationally excellent research and education across the entire spectrum of the biological sciences. Research at our Streatham campus in Exeter spans all scales of biological organisation, from molecules to global ecosystems. We wish to purchase growth chambers totalling approximately 16,000L in capacity divided between several units with a range of temperature, humidity and lighting capabilities as detailed in the statement of requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe97a50-4bd5-4dc1-8b52-b78083dc7ec5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2019 - 3 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,819 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONVIRON EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33152000 - Incubators
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2019 at 07:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe97a50-4bd5-4dc1-8b52-b78083dc7ec5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe97a50-4bd5-4dc1-8b52-b78083dc7ec5
  6th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28941&B=EXETER
  Applicants need to register their interest on the University of Exeter's electronic tendering System link above. The procurement exercise is completely managed via this system. Registration is free of charge to potential suppliers.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  To access documents please follow the link above

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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