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AFBI - Supply and Delivery of a Crude Protein Analyser using the Kjeldahl Technique

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

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13 Sep 2023 at 10:59

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28 Jun 2023 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Belfast, United Kingdom, recently completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Crude Protein Analyser using the Kjeldahl Technique. The tender was for the purchase of a crucial piece of checking and testing apparatus in the goods category. The procurement, which was part of an open procedure, was initiated by AFBI's Livestock Production Sciences Branch for analysing forage, animal feedstuffs, and products. The contract, valued at GBP 118,205.43, was awarded to AMPCS LIMITED on 25th August 2023.

This tender opportunity by AFBI presents a significant opening for businesses in the testing apparatus industry to engage in public procurement and provide services to enhance animal feed analysis processes. Companies specializing in supplying and delivering analytical equipment, particularly in the field of livestock testing, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The presence of detailed specifications and requirements, coupled with potential contract extensions, offers room for negotiated agreements and long-term business relationships within the Agri-Food industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AFBI - Supply and Delivery of a Crude Protein Analyser using the Kjeldahl Technique

Notice Description

1.1 The Livestock Production Sciences (LPS) Branch at Hillsborough of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires competitive tenders for the purchase of a Crude Protein analyser using the Kjeldahl technique. The AFBI Hillsborough Analytical Services laboratory is required to analyse forage, animal feedstuffs and products in accordance with both European and Northern Ireland legislation. The laboratory provides a service for the analysis and assessment of animal diets associated with Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), AFBI and privately funded research projects. This is in accordance with AFBI's aims of promoting the precision management of feed for the Agri-Food industry. AFBI requires the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment. Warranty, servicing and reactive repair details are necessary requirements. On-site training in the operation of the supplied system is also required. Please refer to the specification for further details of the requirements for the supply of the protein analyser.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1.1 The Livestock Production Sciences (LPS) Branch at Hillsborough of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires competitive tenders for the purchase of a Crude Protein analyser using the Kjeldahl technique. The AFBI Hillsborough Analytical Services laboratory is required to analyse forage, animal feedstuffs and products in accordance with both European and Northern Ireland legislation. The laboratory provides a service for the analysis and assessment of animal diets associated with Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), AFBI and privately funded research projects. This is in accordance with AFBI's aims of promoting the precision management of feed for the Agri-Food industry. AFBI requires the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment. Warranty, servicing and reactive repair details are necessary requirements. On-site training in the operation of the supplied system is also required. Please refer to the specification for further details of the requirements for the supply of the protein analyser. Additional information: The contract value includes the price of the protein analyser as well as the potential value of all contract extensions.

Options: The contract may be extended annually for a further 9 years to cover the extended warranty periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dd17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027052-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£153,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,205 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5PX
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Upper Malone
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMPCS LIMITED

Further Information

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