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ID 6219059 - AFBI - RIVER MONITORING EQUIPMENT

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 10:38

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 14:47

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 17:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Belfast has completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of river monitoring equipment to support its Catchments Research Unit. The procuring entity, CPD - Supplies and Service Division, conducted the process using an open procedure method within the "goods" category. Final goods must be delivered by 31 March 2026, with installation scheduled for a later date. This procurement falls under Northern Irish devolved regulations and is aligned with central government policies. The contract period starts on 4 February 2026 and ends on 31 March 2028, with the potential to extend for up to four additional 12-month periods. The contract, valued at £404,057 excluding VAT, has been awarded to Lab & Process Instrumentation Limited.

This procurement initiative provides an opportunity for SMEs specialising in environmental services, agricultural, and precision equipment sectors to engage with central government needs. Businesses with expertise in telemetry, sensors, and data integration are well-suited to compete within such tenders. By participating, companies can expand their client base within public sector entities and reinforce their market presence within the environmental technology industry. Moreover, the contract allows flexibility through potential extensions, enabling sustained business growth and long-term planning. Given the competitive nature of the open procedure, submitting a technically compliant bid would have been crucial for winning the contract.

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Notice Title

ID 6219059 - AFBI - RIVER MONITORING EQUIPMENT

Notice Description

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) have now appointed a suitable supplier for the required supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of river monitoring equipment to support the Catchments Research Unit within the Agri-Environment Branch, as outlined in the Specification Schedule.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be four optional extension periods (1+1+1+1) of anything up to 12 months each. These extension periods will be used for contingency purposes, i.e. if there is any unforeseen delays in the installation of the full system (hardware and software) and, where applicable, for extended warranty and software packages.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f241
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010327-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

32441000 - Telemetry equipment

35125100 - Sensors

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

90700000 - Environmental services

90732900 - Nitrates and phosphates pollution assessment

90732920 - Phosphates pollution assessment

90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£404,057 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£404,057 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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 SERVICE 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAB & PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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