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title: "DAERA - AFBI - Grass Plant Science Branch - Growth Chambers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02eea2"
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# DAERA - AFBI - Grass Plant Science Branch - Growth Chambers

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02eea2

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is currently seeking suppliers for the contract titled "DAERA - AFBI – Grass Plant Science Branch - Growth Chambers". This procurement process falls under the category of goods, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £489,448. The tender is in the active stage, with bids due by 24 November 2021 at 15:00 GMT. The procurement follows an open procedure and aims to provide essential growth chambers for plant health research in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory equipment and related services, particularly those capable of providing reach-in insectary chambers and plant growth technology. Companies with experience in commissioning, warranty services, and technical support would be well-suited to compete for this contract as it serves a vital role in supporting agricultural research and policy for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

## Notice

The Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute (AFBI) require "reach-in" insectary chambers, plant growth chambers, and tissue culture chambers to fulfil their statutory and expertise advisory function to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and to conduct research that inform plant health policy. The chambers will require commissioning, a warranty package and optional extended warranty.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute (AFBI) require "reach-in" insectary chambers, plant growth chambers, and tissue culture chambers to fulfil their statutory and expertise advisory function to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and to conduct research that inform plant health policy. The chambers will require commissioning, a warranty package and optional extended warranty.

Options: After the initial contract period, there are nine options to extend the contract by up to one year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026421-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £489,448 |
| Lots value | £489,448 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5PX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Upper Malone |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026421-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.afbini.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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