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ID 6221637 - AFBI - Supply, Delivery, Software Support and Warranty of Integrated Freshwater Data Buoys and Monitoring Hardware

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE

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Award

26 Jan 2026 at 12:25

Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, based in Belfast, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the "Supply, Delivery, Software Support and Warranty of Integrated Freshwater Data Buoys and Monitoring Hardware" under the open procedure. This procurement falls within the goods category and involves two separate lots, each awarded to different suppliers. The procurement pertains to Northern Ireland, specifically concerning the ecological monitoring of Lough Neagh. The contract involves the supply and support of data buoys, loggers, and their software for a period with potential extensions. Delivery for Lot 1 and Lot 2 is scheduled by the end of March 2026, with the respective suppliers, TechWorks Marine Limited and R.S. AQUA LIMITED, scheduled to commence from February 2026. The completion of the procurement stage was marked by awards announced in January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the environmental monitoring and marine equipment sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the development of marine research tools, telemetry equipment, and sensor integration can find opportunities to compete for such contracts. Given the technical and software support required, businesses with expertise in long-term environmental monitoring and data management stand to benefit. Participation in these lots can bolster a company's profile by aligning with government standards and potentially lead to additional contracts through demonstrated capability and successful delivery.

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Notice Title

ID 6221637 - AFBI - Supply, Delivery, Software Support and Warranty of Integrated Freshwater Data Buoys and Monitoring Hardware

Notice Description

AFBI requires the supply and delivery of 5 data buoys with associated sensor packages, and 7 stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen Loggers. Both the integrated data buoys and the temperature DO loggers will require appropriate software and technical support for an initial contract period of three years as a minimum. This contract will be divided into 2 separate Lots for the provision of the Data Buoys and the Loggers, as detailed below. Please note that ALL instrumentation supplied under Lot 1 must be able to operate (maintain autonomous power) for minimum of three months and reliably telemeter data from any location in Lough Neagh (Note; GSM network cover is poor in many areas of Lough Neagh). Lot 1 - Supply, Delivery, Support and Maintenance of 5 Data Buoys and Associated Instruments, comprising of Part A - Two (2) Fully Instrumented Data Buoys with a comprehensive sensor package. Part A will be purchased upon Contract Award, delivery of Part A to AFBI's Fisheries and Aquatic Ecosystems Branch, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX must be completed by 31/03/26. Part B - Three (3) Basic Instrumented Data Buoys, without plankton and nutrient sensors It is anticipated that Part B will be ordered during the 2026/2027 Financial Year Lot 2 - Supply, Delivery and Software Support of Seven (7) stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Loggers Lot 2 will be purchased on Contract Award, delivery to AFBI's Fisheries and Aquatic Ecosystems Branch, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX must be completed by 31/03/26 Suppliers are permitted to tender for either or both Lots. Both Lots will be evaluated and awarded separately. Suppliers must provide all instruments and meet all requirements as listed in the detailed requirements of this Specification document for the Lot(s) they are awarded, for the duration of the contract period. Please refer to the Specification document for full details.

Lot Information

Supply, Delivery, Support and Maintenance of 5 Data Buoys and Associated Instruments

Lot 1 - Supply, Delivery, Support and Maintenance of 5 Data Buoys and Associated Instruments, comprising of; Part A - Two (2) Fully Instrumented Data Buoys with a comprehensive sensor package, as detailed below Part B - Three (3) Basic Instrumented Data Buoys, without plankton and nutrient sensors Part A will be purchased upon Contract Award, it is anticipated Part B will be ordered during the 2026/2027 Financial Year

Options: This contract provides the Buyer with the option to purchase additional sensors priced for individually in the Pricing Schedule

Renewal: The Buyer may extend the Contract for a period of: - Software Support and Maintenance - up to 2 years (1+1) (as detailed in the Specification document) - Hardware Warranty up to 4 years (1+1+1+1) (as detailed in the Specification document) by giving not less than 10 Working Days' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. These extension periods will be used for, where applicable, for extended warranty and software packages. Maximum overall end date of the contract is 31 March 2031 for Lot 1 Part A and on the date 5 years following delivery for Lot 1 Part B. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

Supply, Delivery and Software Support of Seven (7) stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Loggers

Lot 2 - Supply, Delivery and Software Support of Seven (7) stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Loggers Lot 2 will be purchased on Contract Award

Renewal: The Buyer may extend the Contract for a period of: - Hardware Warranty up to 4 years (1+1+1+1) (as detailed in the Specification document) by giving not less than 10 Working Days' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. These extension periods will be used for the extended warranty package. Maximum overall end date of the contract is 31 March 2031. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f722
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006611-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

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

32200000 - Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television

32441000 - Telemetry equipment

34515100 - Marker buoys

34930000 - Marine equipment

35125100 - Sensors

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

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

50246200 - Buoy maintenance services

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50246400 - Repair and maintenance services of floating platforms

63724300 - Buoy positioning services

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73112000 - Marine research services

90700000 - Environmental services

90732900 - Nitrates and phosphates pollution assessment

90732920 - Phosphates pollution assessment

90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services

98360000 - Marine services

98362100 - Marine-base support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£629,620 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£629,620 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,106,958 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE
Additional Buyers

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTEPUBLIC PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION NUMBER: PBLN-5294-NVHZ

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

R.S. AQUA

TECHWORKS MARINE

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