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ID 6121155 - AFBI - CSB - Supply, Delivery and Support of a Liquid-Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (LC-MS) with Linear Ion Trap (LIT) Functionality

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

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13 Mar 2026 at 12:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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06 Feb 2026 at 09:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 15:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), located in Belfast, United Kingdom, is seeking the supply and installation of a Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) with Linear Ion Trap functionality. This tender, identified as ID 6121155, covers the procurement of the LC-MS, including delivery, installation, and training, alongside a four-year warranty for breakdown support and preventive maintenance. The procurement follows an open procedure, under the governance of Northern Irish devolved regulations, with award slated for the 2nd of February 2026 and contract completion expected by the 31st of March 2031. The entire tender process has been managed by CPD - Supplies & Services Division, a key procurement entity in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment. Suppliers of laboratory, optical, and precision instruments, particularly those skilled in chromatographs, spectrometers, and mass spectrometers, stand to benefit significantly. Companies capable of providing comprehensive installation, commissioning, and training services, along with ongoing support, are encouraged to engage. Large enterprises with experience in delivering and maintaining high-performance laboratory diagnostics will likely find themselves well-suited to meet the contract's requirements. The procurement also offers potential for extended service contracts or additional equipment purchases, contingent on funding availability and mutual agreement, making it a lucrative opportunity for strategic business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6121155 - AFBI - CSB - Supply, Delivery and Support of a Liquid-Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (LC-MS) with Linear Ion Trap (LIT) Functionality

Notice Description

AFBI require a Contractor for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and training of staff in the use of a Liquid Chromatography -Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) with Linear Ion Trap functionality, and which must be delivered on or before 31st March 2026. This tender competition is for one LC-MS with Linear Ion Trap functionality purchased with 4 years' additional warranty covering breakdown support and an annual preventive maintenance visit which must be delivered on or before 31st March 2026. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Should additional funding become available within a period of 12 months from the commissioning completion date, AFBI may purchase a further instrument with the same specification as detailed in the Specification Document - subject to budgetary approval and agreement between the Buyer and Supplier. Where an additional instrument is purchased, the Buyer will use the pricing from the Pricing Schedule submitted for the initial purchase. The additional instrument must be of an identical technical model and specification to the initial purchase and must be supplied and supported in full compliance with the Specification document, including the optional extension years for Warranty and Servicing and Support. The Delivery and Commissioning of any additional purchase must be completed within 3 months of the order being placed.

Renewal: The Buyer may extend the Service and Support Package for 5 optional periods of up to 12 Months (per instrument) each by giving not less than six months' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f828
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022923-2026
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
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)

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38432200 - Chromatographs

38433000 - Spectrometers

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
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

AB SCIEX UK LIMITED

Further Information

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