--- title: "T1047 Plant Imaging Equipment ( Plant Phenotyping Gantry)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76ac9db2-f2e9-4fe4-bf40-f26765ebdd11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76ac9db2-f2e9-4fe4-bf40-f26765ebdd11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76ac9db2-f2e9-4fe4-bf40-f26765ebdd11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76ac9db2-f2e9-4fe4-bf40-f26765ebdd11.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2025-06-26" --- # T1047 Plant Imaging Equipment ( Plant Phenotyping Gantry) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76ac9db2-f2e9-4fe4-bf40-f26765ebdd11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76ac9db2-f2e9-4fe4-bf40-f26765ebdd11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76ac9db2-f2e9-4fe4-bf40-f26765ebdd11.json) ## Summary The University of Essex has concluded a procurement process for Plant Imaging Equipment, specifically a Plant Phenotyping Gantry, with the contract awarded to PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r.o., on 26th June 2025. The procurement, under an open procedure, involved supplying, installing, and commissioning this advanced laboratory equipment, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment". The contract extends from 1st January 2024 to 30th June 2034, with a total value of £689,664. This tender was primarily targeted toward entities located in the United Kingdom, but also caters to broader regions including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. Key dates in the procurement process included the end of the tender period on 28th November 2023, with early installations required by 1st July 2024. This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in robotic systems and environmental control systems would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Moreover, the procurement was open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and presented a viable avenue for those in the technology sector to establish or strengthen their presence in the UK public sector market. The provision of training and maintenance services as part of the contract underscores the need for businesses with a robust support infrastructure and a flexible, client-oriented service approach. As this opportunity was sourced through an open procurement method, it illustrates a transparent process, encouraging competition and providing equal opportunity for qualified suppliers. ## Notice The University of Essex are seeking a suitably experienced and capable contractor to provide Plant Imaging Equipment, including delivery, installation, commissioning, training and maintenance. The equipment will comprise of a fully robotic plant phenotyping gantry in a contained environment capable of replicating current and future field conditions. Details of the technical capability and performance requirements are detailed in the technical specification contained within the tender document pack. A key requirement is for completion of delivery, installation, commissioning and training for the system to be completed by 1st July 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32520f3d-6102-46c5-b7cb-f88f7b736c84 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £575,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £689,664 | | 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 ESSEX | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 3SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Wivenhoe | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PSI (PHOTON SYSTEMS INSTRUMENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 26 Jun 2025 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32520f3d-6102-46c5-b7cb-f88f7b736c84 - 27 Oct 2023 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76f7db5-fb7d-4b78-93ac-e6dd4a26b83b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32520f3d-6102-46c5-b7cb-f88f7b736c84 26th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76f7db5-fb7d-4b78-93ac-e6dd4a26b83b 27th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX For further details and to register your interest please go to ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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