--- title: "Glasshouses (supply/erect)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdd76450-4f62-4925-99d7-9130129780c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdd76450-4f62-4925-99d7-9130129780c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdd76450-4f62-4925-99d7-9130129780c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdd76450-4f62-4925-99d7-9130129780c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2021-03-26" --- # Glasshouses (supply/erect) Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdd76450-4f62-4925-99d7-9130129780c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdd76450-4f62-4925-99d7-9130129780c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdd76450-4f62-4925-99d7-9130129780c1.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is initiating a procurement process for the supply and erection of glasshouses at its Northern Research Station campus. This procurement, classified under the industry category of glasshouses (CPV code 44211500), is currently in the planning stage. Interested vendors are invited to engage until the deadline of 16th April 2021, providing technical proposals and estimations for the new facilities, which must encompass at least 180m² of usable bench space divided into five compartments. The engagement notice was published on 26th March 2021. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction, horticultural supplies, or environmental controls. Businesses that can offer innovative glasshouse solutions tailored for research purposes would be particularly well-suited to compete. Potential participants are encouraged to leverage their technical expertise to propose solutions that meet the specific research requirements while also providing insights on costs and lead times. ## Notice Forest Research (FR) is currently undertaking work to consolidate a number of its teams at its Northern Research Station (NRS) campus. As part of this work we are looking to replace some of our existing glasshouses with new facilities based within the nursery area (see images in attached document). In a bid to understand what is available in the market and what might be feasible, we are, through this early engagement notice, seeking outline proposals for replacement glasshouse facilities (we are not asking for bids/tenders at this stage). The existing glasshouse facilities at NRS comprise 5 separate units of different dimensions which, in total, provide 181m2 of useable bench space. Each of these units has separate environmental controls, with some units also having artificial lighting, humidifying and bench heating capabilities. It is expected that all these units will be demolished and removed as part of the NRS site development work. FR requires replacement glasshouse facilities which will be used for a range of research and experiments, rather than horticultural production. We are seeking solutions that provide a minimum of 180m2 of useable bench space spread across one or more glasshouses and have a minimum of five separate working compartments of roughly equal size. Further requirements are specified in the attached document. Interested parties are invited to provide written responses (by email to geoffrey.mccatty@forestryengland.uk) at any time up to COB on Friday 16th April 2021. We are seeking responses that provide; (high-level) technical solutions/options, typical lead/build times, rough costings (for business case/budget purposes) and any examples/reference projects. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ccf3e9-6550-4a3f-b8ae-2194ba3d5f30 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Apr 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44211500 - Glasshouses ## Release History - 26 Mar 2021 at 20:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ccf3e9-6550-4a3f-b8ae-2194ba3d5f30 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ccf3e9-6550-4a3f-b8ae-2194ba3d5f30 26th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbd2101a-d2ec-46cb-9c95-d6632ef1966e Early Engagement Brief ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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