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title: "Contract for Supply, Delivery and Installation of three Insect Growth Chambers"
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# Contract for Supply, Delivery and Installation of three Insect Growth Chambers

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a14c948-805c-497f-b222-16b74bd32b7e

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for Supply, Delivery and Installation of three Insect Growth Chambers". This initiative falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement took place in Scotland, specifically at the Northern Research Station Entomology department near Edinburgh. The tender used an open procedure and the contract was awarded on 13th October 2017, with an overall value of £48,780. The contract period is set to commence on 20th October 2017 and conclude by 30th April 2018. Initial interest in the tender was required to be expressed by 15th September 2017, with the tender period closing on 2nd October 2017.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in delivering and installing technical goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the contract's suitability for such entities. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in the supply of scientific apparatus, particularly those familiar with the specific requirements for insect growth chambers, are likely to find this opportunity beneficial for expansion and growth within the public sector.

## Notice

Forest Research has invited tenders for the supply, delivery and installation of three insect growth chambers at our Northern Research Station Entomology department, near Edinburgh. The required goods were divided into two Lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5570ac-d7f5-4259-9cd6-333af1a1f32c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,780 |
| 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 | ROSLIN, MIDLOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH25 9SY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Midlothian West |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2017 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5570ac-d7f5-4259-9cd6-333af1a1f32c
- 23 Aug 2017 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5e9f77-0d0e-4c3b-89ad-5095ff70eaa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5570ac-d7f5-4259-9cd6-333af1a1f32c
  31st October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5e9f77-0d0e-4c3b-89ad-5095ff70eaa2
  23rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eae71ea2-834b-41fb-b8be-aa5bd4852604
  Tender Document

## Notice URLs

- https://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestresearch

## Provenance

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