Supply of two portable/relocatable, external, weather-resistant, growth chambers for plants/saplings (self-contained, walk-in growing rooms)

Concepts

• plant growth regulators
• bristol
• growing rooms
• external dimensions
• both growth chambers
• two
• self
• growing
• contained
• rooms

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

Forestry Commission

Valtria Engineering

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Description

Forest Research is seeking costed proposals/quotations for the design, supply and delivery of two (2) portable/relocatable, self-contained, weather-resistant (units will be sited outdoors) growth chambers for plants/saplings, that each have external dimensions of 4m x 12m x 2.35m (L x W x H). 1 x growth chamber will be a single bay unit, and 1 x growth chamber will be a double bay unit. The scope of supply includes all design, fabrication, supply, pre-assembly, fitting out, transport to site, off-loading, siting, post-assembly, connection and commissioning. The groundworks and/or any foundations required for siting of the units will be provided by Forest Research (to the specification of the supplier). But scope of supply includes any fabricated items, equipment or structures (such as pads, legs, frame) required for siting the unit on the pre-prepared base. Delivery of both growth chambers to: Alice Holt Research Station, Farnham, Surrey, UK, GU10 4LH. Delivery is required by no later than 31 March 2025.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 24454000 - Plant-growth regulators
• 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

Your proposal/quote is to be sent to procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk as soon as possible and no later than 14:00 on Friday 13 December 2024. Request for quotation document CR2024_25_061_External_Growth_Chambers_RFQ.docx SUPPLIER Q&A LOG (ISSUE 1) Please find attached a collection of questions about this RFQ/opportunity received from suppliers and Forest Research's responses to those questions. Suppliers must take account of these when compiling their proposal/quote. CR2024_25_061_External_Growth_Chambers_RFQ_SUPPLIER Q&A LOG Issue 1.pdf