Award

AFBI - SAFSD - RFE - Supply and delivery of Tractors(s)

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 09:24

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 14:19

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, based in Belfast, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of two 240hp long wheelbase haulage tractors. This procurement, managed via an open procedure, called for fulfilling heavy haulage requirements as part of the Institute's operational needs. The tender, identified as "AFBI - SAFSD - RFE - Supply and delivery of Tractors(s)", concluded with an award valued at £342,686.40, signed on 23rd December 2025. The procurement process, initiated by the Institute, falls under the category of agricultural machinery, specifically targeting tractors and related equipment, compliant with Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract period is set from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2031.

This procurement opportunity represents growth potential for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of agricultural machinery. With an open procurement method and a substantial contract value, SMEs in the sector can benefit from participation in such tenders. Stephen W Moore Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting the viable opportunity for competitive pricing and innovation in the supply of agriculture-related heavy-duty vehicles. Enterprises capable of delivering high-quality, compliance-driven machinery solutions would find this type of procurement particularly advantageous in expanding their portfolio and establishing long-term governmental relationships.

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Notice Title

AFBI - SAFSD - RFE - Supply and delivery of Tractors(s)

Notice Description

AFBI - SAFSD - RFE - Supply and delivery of Tractors(s) AFBI has a requirement for two 240hp long wheelbase haulage tractors to carry out heavy haulage work required throughout AFBI's business needs. These include but are not limited to towing of 3500G slurry tankers and 20ft silage trailers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085650-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

03144000 - Agricultural supplies

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

16700000 - Tractors

16810000 - Parts of agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£285,572 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£285,572 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEPHEN W MOORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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