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AFBI - SAFSD - RFE - Supply and delivery of 2x telehandlers (ID 6252205)

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE NI

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Award

30 Dec 2025 at 09:46

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 11:46

Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute in Northern Ireland, a central government authority, has completed the tender process for the supply and delivery of two telescopic telehandlers, under the tender ID 6252205. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, under Northern Irish devolved regulations. This tender consisted of two lots: one for a large frame pivot steering telehandler and another for a rigid body telehandler. The procuring entity, CPD - Supplies and Services Division, handled the process, focusing on the agricultural machinery sector. The contracts were signed on 30th December 2025, and the delivery and operational phase is set to begin on 31st December 2025, continuing until 31st December 2028. Both lots have been awarded to R. Kennedy & Co. (NI) Limited, with the total contract value exceeding £264,000 GBP. The telehandlers will be delivered within the UK, particularly the UKN region, supporting local governmental agricultural needs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the agricultural machinery industry, particularly those specialising in telehandlers, to expand their market presence and showcase their goods to public sector clients. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality telescopic telehandlers will find this tender particularly suited to their offerings. Given the open procedure and clear award criteria, such as a strong emphasis on cost (90 percent) and quality (10 percent), capable suppliers with competitive pricing and robust service offerings could leverage this contract to establish a foothold in the public procurement market, thereby fostering business growth and establishing long-term relationships with government bodies. This tender also highlights the importance of understanding and complying with both technical specifications and mandatory requirements, which are crucial for successful participation in future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

AFBI - SAFSD - RFE - Supply and delivery of 2x telehandlers (ID 6252205)

Notice Description

upgrade 2 Telescopic Telehandlers within the Farmed Platform. These requirements are split into 2 Lots. Lot 1 - Supply and Delivery of a Large Frame Pivot Steering Telescopic Telehandler Lot 2 - Supply and Delivery of a Rigid body Telescopic Telehandler.

Lot Information

Lot 1 -Large Frame Pivot Steering Telescopic Telehandler

Lot 1 - Supply and Delivery of a Large Frame Pivot Steering Telescopic Telehandler

Lot 2 - Rigid body Telescopic Telehandler

Lot 2 - Supply and Delivery of a Rigid body Telescopic Telehandler

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dff0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086377-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors

42415110 - Forklift trucks

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£266,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£266,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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 NI
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

R. KENNEDY & CO. (NI

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