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

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2026 at 17:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Jun 2026 at 15:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 May 2026 at 16:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute procured the supply and delivery of a multibeam echosounder, identified as item 70923, for hydrographic, oceanographic and marine survey work. The requirement includes a warranty and training AFBI staff to use the instrument. Related activities cover hydrographic instruments, surveying equipment, marine equipment, hydrographic surveying and marine research services. The procurement is for goods, with associated support and training rather than a standalone surveying service. AFBI is the buying organisation, while Construction and Procurement Delivery’s Supplies and Services Division managed the procurement for central government in Northern Ireland. The supplier is expected to provide manufacturer support for replacement or compatible spare parts throughout the contract term, including parts and consumables covered by the agreed pricing structure.

The procurement is complete: an open procedure produced one final bid, and Kongsberg Discovery AS was awarded the contract on 25 June 2026. The award value is £215,885 excluding VAT and £259,062 including VAT. The contract was signed on 8 July 2026 and runs from 9 July 2026 to 24 July 2036. The tender deadline was 15 June 2026 at 3pm, with enquiries closing on 5 June 2026 at 3pm; the award period ended on 15 July 2026. There was one lot, suitable for SMEs, with additional purchases allowed. Evaluation required pass/fail compliance with the specification and technical documentation, then assessed supply and quality control at 10% and total price at 90%. The initial two years cover supply, delivery and warranty; the remaining eight years cover spare parts.

This award indicates demand from AFBI for specialist multibeam echosounder equipment supporting hydrographic and marine research activity. A credible future competitor would need to supply equipment that fully complies with a detailed technical specification and provide clear technical brochures or equivalent supporting documentation. Evidence of reliable supply arrangements and effective quality control would be important, alongside strong price competitiveness because price dominated the evaluation. The capability to provide staff training and warranty support is central to the requirement. Suppliers should also be able to maintain full manufacturer support for replacement or compatible spare parts, consumables and related pricing over the longer support period. Specialist marine-equipment manufacturers, authorised distributors and technically capable SMEs may be well placed to compete.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071450-2026
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

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
£215,885 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2036 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Upper Malone
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kongsberg Discovery AS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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