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title: "Purchase of Growth Cabinets at Lancaster University"
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# Purchase of Growth Cabinets at Lancaster University

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3ad89b3-3f94-4487-b557-f4c7f4ca2984

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancaster University seeking tenders for the "Purchase of Growth Cabinets," aimed at enhancing their Controlled Environment Plant Growth capabilities. This tender, classified under 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment', is currently in the tender stage and is set to close on 15th October 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £160,000, with the contract period commencing on 28th October 2019 and lasting until 28th October 2020. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is an open procedure, and the delivery is required at the university's location in Lancaster, North West England.

This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses specializing in laboratory equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply controlled environment systems for agricultural or horticultural applications. Firms capable of providing energy-efficient, high-performance growth cabinets that integrate with existing systems will find this tender particularly relevant. The innovative nature of the project, tied to the RIPE initiative focused on plant growth research, may attract businesses looking to expand into research partnerships or enhance their product offerings within the scientific equipment market.

## Notice

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of Controlled Environment Plant Growth Cabinets. We seek growth cabinets with high light availability for standard plant growth. Specifically, our experiments will require stepped control of light from maximum/close-to-maximum intensity, to shade-like conditions, multiple times in a day. Ideally, these simulations of a sun-shade regime will not result in significant disturbance of background temperature and relative humidity, which will need to be appropriate for tropical crops. Because we have already invested in a modular racking system to enable high density planting, we aim to procure cabinets that will be efficient to use with our existing racks. The facility will be used for the RIPE project "Improving Rubiscos", and may be complemented in future by further purchases of matching equipment. 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. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04fe339-e0ef-4b01-842e-bfbd26c9c292 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 28 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2019 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04fe339-e0ef-4b01-842e-bfbd26c9c292

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04fe339-e0ef-4b01-842e-bfbd26c9c292
  25th September 2019 - 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

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