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

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE (AFBI)

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04 Dec 2025 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), based in Belfast, is seeking to procure the supply, delivery, and servicing of a discrete analyser for its Water Quality Laboratory under the tender ID 6235074. This procurement process is guided by Northern Irish devolved regulations and falls under the goods category with CPV codes indicating laboratory and analysis apparatus industries. The tender is currently in the 'tender' stage, with key dates including the end of the enquiry period on 16th December 2025 and the tender period closing on 8th January 2026. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, which allows for electronic submissions only, to be made via the eTendersNI platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and servicing of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in detection and analysis apparatus. Companies with a strong capability in quality control and training services will be well-positioned to compete, given the qualitative weighting criteria involved. The contract offers potential for long-term business growth, as it includes a renewal option extending up to a total maximum contract period until April 2031, covering maintenance and servicing over several years. With an estimated contract value of £126,000, this open procurement process invites businesses in the industry to leverage their technical expertise and competitive pricing strategies to expand their market presence with a central government agency buyer.

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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/079920-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE (AFBI)
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & 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

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