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Award

25 Jun 2026 at 14:05

Tender

20 May 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute has concluded its procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Multibeam Echosounder, under the title "ID 6202678 - AFBI – The Supply and Delivery of a Multibeam Echosounder 70923". This contract was part of an open procedure managed by the CPD - Supplies and Services Division, a Centre of Procurement Expertise for the central government in Northern Ireland. The procurement falls under the industry category of surveying and hydrographic instruments and is located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The award was issued on 25th June 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 9th July 2026 and continue until 8th July 2036, including warranty and training provisions for the instrument.

For businesses focused on the production and supply of marine survey equipment, this contract represents a significant opportunity to showcase their capabilities. The open procedure nature of the procurement allowed broad competition, although it was ultimately awarded to Kongsberg Discovery AS. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those specialising in marine research services and equipment manufacturing, were well-positioned to compete. This tender not only provides potential business growth through the initial contract fulfillment but also offers ongoing opportunities through options for the supply of spare parts over the contract's duration. Engaging with such contracts can help enhance a company's profile in providing advanced marine technology solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 6202678 - AFBI - The Supply and Delivery of a Multibeam Echosounder 70923

Notice Description

The Buyer requires the Supply and Delivery of a Multibeam Echosounder 70923 including provision of a Warranty and Training of staff in the use of the instrument.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The first two years of the contract will cover the supply, delivery, and 2 years warranty. The remaining 8 years will allow for the purchase of any spare parts required. If the Client requires spare parts not specified within the agreed pricing structure or price breaks, the Client shall request a quotation from the Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059930-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment

34930000 - Marine equipment

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

38296000 - Surveying instruments

71353100 - Hydrographic surveying services

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£215,885 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2036 Over 5 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

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KONGSBERG DISCOVERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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