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DAERA - AFBI - Deep Carbon Stock Assessment - Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE

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Award

31 Mar 2025 at 06:49

Tender

29 Jan 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is overseeing the procurement process for a project titled "Deep Carbon Stock Assessment - Soil Nutrient Health Scheme" under the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). This contract falls within the environmental services industry category, specifically focusing on soil nutrient assessment. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender is currently at the award stage. The project entails a contract for four months with the option to extend for an additional two months. The contract's estimated value is £140,000 GBP, and the awarded supplier is Agricarbon UK Limited. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th March 2025, and the contract award date on 27th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in soil health assessment and carbon stock analysis. Companies that provide high-quality agricultural machinery, detection and analysis apparatus, and other relevant instruments will be crucial players in this procurement. The project offers potential for robust business development, particularly for SMEs looking to expand their services or establish new collaborations. Successful execution will not only ensure compliance with environmental standards but also strengthen the business’s reputation and open doors for future contracts within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

DAERA - AFBI - Deep Carbon Stock Assessment - Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

Notice Description

DAERA - AFBI - Deep Carbon Stock Assessment - Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

Lot Information

Lot 1

DAERA - AFBI - Deep Carbon Stock Assessment - Soil Nutrient Health Scheme. Additional information: This contract is for 4 months with an option for a further 2 months extension.

Options: This contract is for 4 months with an option for a further 2 months extension

Renewal: The contract duration is 4 months, with option to extend for 2 further months. 4 months is required to sample 250 fields. Optional 2 months extension is to cover any issues (such as weather extremes, permission from farmers etc) arising with access to the field.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d718
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011901-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE
Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5PX
Post Town
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

AGRICARBON

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