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DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Supplies

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute NI

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28 Feb 2025 at 14:29

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Tender

19 Sep 2024 at 13:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute NI (AFBI) has initiated a procurement process titled "DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Supplies," under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses). This procurement process aims to establish a multi-supplier contract for the regular supply and delivery of laboratory supplies to AFBI sites located at Newforge Lane and Stoney Road in Belfast. The selection process, adhering to an open procedure, was completed with contract awards communicated by 28 February 2025. This contract, with an estimated value of £1,500,000 GBP, will ensure consistent replenishment of stockholdings based on best-value assessments for individual requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment supply, particularly those within the SME sector, to secure a regular and potentially long-term client in the public sector. With preference given to cost-effectiveness and quality, businesses that can demonstrate competitive pricing and high-standard products are well-positioned to benefit. Suppliers ranked highest will be entrusted with specific supply contracts, fostering steady business growth and establishing valuable partnerships with a reputable institution like AFBI. SMEs dealing in laboratory supplies, such as Antrim Supplies Ltd and Mediq, are examples of suppliers that are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Supplies

Notice Description

AFBI (the Buyer) wishes to establish a multi-supplier contract for the supply and delivery of Laboratory supplies to the two AFBI sites in Newforge Lane and AFBI Veterinary Sciences Division at Stoney Road, Belfast. The contract will be used to replenish all product stockholdings on a regular basis. Suppliers will be placed on a ranked list and best value will be assessed for each individual requirement with those ranked first awarded to supply and deliver that particular item.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AFBI (the Buyer) wishes to establish a multi-supplier contract for the supply and delivery of Laboratory supplies to the two AFBI sites in Newforge Lane and AFBI Veterinary Sciences Division at Stoney Road, Belfast. The contract will be used to replenish all product stockholdings on a regular basis. Suppliers will be placed on a ranked list and best value will be assessed for each individual requirement with those ranked first awarded to supply and deliver that particular item.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007538-2025
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20251 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 NI
Additional Buyers

AFBI

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND LTD

Antrim Supplies Ltd

DAVIDSON HARDY LABORATORY SUPPLIES LTD

Fannin Limited

LABORATORY SUPPLIES INSTRUMENTS LTD

MASON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

MEDICAL SUPPLY CO. LTD

Mediq

PHENOMENEX LIMITED

PREMIER SCIENTIFIC LTD

STARLAB UK LTD

Sarstedt Ltd

Scientific Laboratory Supplies

Trafalgar Scientific Ltd

VWR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Further Information

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