DAERA - AFBI – Grass Plant Science Branch - Growth Chambers

Concepts

• grass plant science branch
• belfast
• precision equipment
• insectary chambers
• afbi
• plant growth chambers
• tissue culture chambers
• chambers
• daera
• plant health policy

Location

Northern Ireland:

Description

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.

Renewal Options

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

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

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