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

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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16 Mar 2026 at 15:01

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18 Feb 2026 at 09:54

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03 Feb 2026 at 13:11

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14 Jan 2026 at 17:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), located in Belfast, has successfully completed the procurement process titled "AFBI - SAFSD Supply and Delivery of Flux Towers and N2O Equipment," under the oversight of the CPD - Supplies & Services Division. This initiative falls within the "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting" industry category and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement followed an open procedure, which was accelerated due to urgency, and encompassed three independent lots. The award phase concluded with LI-COR Biosciences UK Ltd securing the contract to supply advanced equipment to support DAERA’s strategic objectives. Key dates include the award notification on 2026-02-17 and the contract period spanning from 2026-03-02 to 2029-03-31, with delivery completion by 31st March 2026.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech industrial, laboratory, and gas-analysis apparatuses. The project aims to advance environmental monitoring aligning with the Green Growth Strategy and the Net Zero Carbon initiative. Companies with expertise in laboratory and precision equipment are ideal candidates for similar tenders. The open procedure and absence of restrictions on bidding for multiple lots provide ample scope for competent suppliers to expand their portfolio. The AFBI contract focuses on quality and cost criteria, awarding independently evaluated lots, thereby encouraging innovative solutions in atmospheric and trace gas analysis equipment.

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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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06061b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023606-2026
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
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
£878,871 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20267 months 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
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

LI-COR BIOSCIENCES UK LIMITED

Further Information

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