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AFBI - SAFSD Supply and Delivery of Flux Towers and N2O Equipment

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTEPUBLIC PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Public Procurement Organisation, a central government authority based in Belfast, undertook the procurement process for the "AFBI - SAFSD Supply and Delivery of Flux Towers and N2O Equipment." This open procedure, classified under the public authority - central government and subject to Northern Irish devolved regulations, was aimed at acquiring equipment to address strategic objectives concerning the Green Growth Strategy and Net Zero Carbon initiative. The procurement, divided into three lots, involved the supply and delivery of Eddy Covariance (EC) flux towers and related analysers for the monitoring of greenhouse gases such as CO2, CH4, and N2O. The contract, worth over £1.2 million, was awarded to LI-COR Biosciences UK Ltd. The items are due for delivery by 31st March 2026, with the contract having potential extensions up to 2031.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in industrial and laboratory equipment, as well as those involved in environmental monitoring. Businesses with capabilities in electrical machinery, precision equipment, and analysers are well-suited to this procurement, offering chances to establish or solidify partnerships with government entities in Northern Ireland. With the procurement allowing for multiple lots per supplier, companies with sufficient capacity and expertise can secure substantial contracts, fostering innovation and expanding their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

AFBI - SAFSD Supply and Delivery of Flux Towers and N2O Equipment

Notice Description

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) require the provision of six Eddy Covariance (EC) flux towers equipped with CO2 and CH4 analysers to specifically address DAERA strategic objectives associated with the Green Growth Strategy and Net Zero Carbon initiative. In addition, AFBI require the provision of two compact single-laser trace gas analysers to facilitate the monitoring of N2O, an equally potent GHG, at two of the six towers. This Contract agreement will comprise of 3 Lots, details of which are set out below Lot 1 - Supply and Delivery of Six (6) Eddy Covariance (EC) Flux Tower systems, with each EC Flux Tower system consisting of the full Biomet and greenhouse gases (GHGs) sensor infrastructure (hardware and software) required for the correct measurement and calculation of terrestrial fluxes of the greenhouse gases (GHGs) carbon dioxide (CO2), using the EC method Lot 2 - Supply and Delivery of Six (6) methane (CH4) analysers designed specifically for EC flux systems for terrestrial environments Lot 3 - Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) System trace gas analysers to monitor nitrous oxide (N2O). Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently of each other. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Supplier can bid for or be awarded. Suppliers must ensure that if they are bidding for multiple Lots that they have the capacity to deliver in the event that they are successful in more than one Lot. Delivery of all lots must be completed by 31st March 2026.

Lot Information

Six (6) Eddy Covariance (EC) Flux Tower systems

Supply and Delivery of Six (6) Eddy Covariance (EC) Flux Tower systems, with each EC Flux Tower system consisting of the full Biomet and greenhouse gases (GHGs) sensor infrastructure (hardware and software) required for the correct measurement and calculation of terrestrial fluxes of the greenhouse gases (GHGs) carbon dioxide (CO2) using the EC method.

Renewal: There will be two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each (1+1) for each lot.

Six (6) - Open Path Atmospheric Methane (CH4) Analysers

Supply and Delivery of Six (6) methane (CH4) analysers designed specifically for EC flux systems for terrestrial environments.

Renewal: There will be two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each (1+1) for each lot.

Two (2) Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) System Trace Gas Analysers, to monitor nitrous oxide (N2O)

Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) System trace gas analysers to monitor nitrous oxide (N2O).

Renewal: There will be two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each (1+1) for each lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06061b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014604-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

42 - Industrial machinery

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

38434000 - Analysers

42000000 - Industrial machinery

90731600 - Methane monitoring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,012,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,012,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£878,871 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTEPUBLIC PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

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
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
1
Supplier Name

LI-COR BIOSCIENCES

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