Supply of two walk-in plant growth chambers

Description

Supply and commissioning of two walk-in plant growth chambers

Key facts

Procedure

Direct award

Lots

1

Contact

procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk

Contract period

9 Nov 2026 → 26 Mar 2027

Value incl. VAT

£252k

Category

goods

Awarded suppliers

• WEISS TECHNIK UK LIMITED · GB-COH-03659232 · UKF22, GB

Ground given for limiting competition

The buyer’s own stated reason for awarding without open competition, as published. Their assertion, not a finding.

Weiss is an established supplier of environmental growth chambers to Forest Research's Alice Holt Research Station, including a growth chamber of similar specification and several smaller units already in operation. Procuring these two additional growth chambers from Weiss will ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure and also allow the equipment to be incorporated into the current service and maintenance contract. This will deliver efficiencies and cost savings by reducing the need for separate service agreements and additional on-site visits from multiple suppliers.