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ID 6235074 - AFBI - Supply, Delivery and Servicing of Discrete Analyser

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 14:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Jan 2026 at 08:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 17:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), a public authority under Northern Irish devolved regulations, recently completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and servicing of a discrete analyser for its Water Quality Laboratory in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with a contract awarded to Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd. The tender process resulted in an award for laboratory and analysis apparatus, specifically under the CPV codes 38000000 and 38432000. The procurement process has concluded, with the contract period starting on 10 February 2026 and potential renewals extending until 2031. The gross contract value is £155,931.38, with a provision for renewal options to ensure continuous service and maintenance.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, specifically those that can provide high-quality analysis apparatus. The open procedure allowed for competitive entries, attracting various suppliers, with a particular emphasis on price and quality compliance. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capability to comply with stringent technical specifications, provide comprehensive quality control, and offer competitive pricing would find similar procurement processes beneficial for growth. Engaging in such tenders not only helps businesses expand their client base within governmental institutions but also enhances their reputation as reliable suppliers in the precision and laboratory equipment market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6235074 - AFBI - Supply, Delivery and Servicing of Discrete Analyser

Notice Description

The Water Quality Laboratory (WQL) in Agri-Environment Branch (AEB) of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires the supply, delivery and servicing of a new discrete analyser to achieve a higher throughput of samples, facilitate new projects and provide contingency in case of breakdown of current equipment. Suppliers should refer to the Specification for full detail on the requirements of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is for twelve (12) months which covers the initial warranty period with an option to extend annually for up to a further four (4) periods of twelve (12) months through a servicing and maintenance package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011942-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£129,942 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£129,942 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
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

Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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