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title: "T1047 Plant Imaging Equipment ( Plant Phenotyping Gantry)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040fc3"
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# T1047 Plant Imaging Equipment ( Plant Phenotyping Gantry)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040fc3

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## Summary

The University of Essex is currently running a procurement process for Plant Imaging Equipment (Plant Phenotyping Gantry) under an open procedure. The University is seeking an experienced contractor to provide the equipment, with a focus on delivery, installation, commissioning, training, and maintenance services. The contract value is £575,000, with a completion deadline set for 1st July 2024. The procurement is part of the 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments' industry category.

This tender opportunity by the University of Essex provides a chance for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to compete. Companies capable of delivering and maintaining robotic plant phenotyping gantry systems would find this opportunity well-suited for business growth. Interested businesses should note the key deadlines, with submissions required electronically and the bid opening scheduled for 28th November 2023.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: An option exists to extend the maintenance, service and warranty contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000895-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £575,000 |
| Lots value | £575,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £689,664 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | WIVENHOE |
| 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## 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

- 11 Jan 2024 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000895-2024
- 27 Oct 2023 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031826-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.essex.ac.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Provenance

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