Tender

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

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, in association with the CPD - Supplies and Services Division, is seeking to purchase a Multibeam Echosounder 70923, including its supply, delivery, warranty, and staff training services. This procurement, with a budget of £240,000, falls under the hydrographic and marine equipment industry category. It is currently in the tender stage, having been initiated on 20 May 2026. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the tender is open for submissions until 15 June 2026, with contract awards expected by 15 July 2026. An open procedure is being employed for this procurement process, ensuring fair and transparent competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in surveying, hydrographic, or oceanographic instruments. With a substantial budget and a long-term contract period extending up to 2036, it presents considerable business growth potential. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, particularly those able to provide the required technical specifications and documentation. The focus on both qualitative and quantitative criteria, with significant emphasis on pricing, means that competitively priced bids meeting the technical standards are likely to leverage a winning position. This tender seeks firms capable of delivering high-quality marine equipment and comprehensive support services.

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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/046615-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Further Information

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