Scope
Reference
2923
Description
The design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a state-of-the-art modular vertical farming system. This infrastructure will support a wide range of academic and commercial research projects in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), with a strong emphasis on flexibility, modularity, and precision control.
Total value (estimated)
- £459,266 excluding VAT
- £551,119.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 1 April 2029
- 3 years, 4 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See Tender Documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
See Tender Documentation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 September 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Offer | Please see tender documentation for award criteria |
Cost | 25% |
| Flexibility and Research Suitability | Please see tender documentation for award criteria |
Quality | 20% |
| Technical Compliance and System Quality | Please see tender documentation for award criteria |
Quality | 16% |
| After-Sales Support, Warranty, and Maintenance | Please see tender documentation for award criteria |
Quality | 10% |
| Sustainability and Energy Efficiency | Please see tender documentation for award criteria |
Quality | 10% |
| Methodology for Installation | Please see tender documentation for award criteria |
Quality | 5% |
| Health & Safety | Please see tender documentation for award criteria |
Quality | 5% |
| Training and Support | Please see tender documentation for award criteria |
Quality | 3% |
| Innovation and Future-Proofing | Please see tender documentation for award criteria |
Quality | 3% |
| Value-Added Collaboration and Strategic Partnership | Please see tender documentation for award criteria |
Quality | 3% |
Other information
Payment terms
See Tender Documentation
Description of risks to contract performance
N/A
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Funding deadline for delivery of the project.
Contracting authority
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJN-1931-JMHG
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government