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ID 6612871 - DAERA - AFBI - Comprehensive Radiological Monitoring Survey for Radionuclide Decommissioning Project

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

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07 Jul 2026 at 16:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), a prominent public procurement organisation in Belfast, is seeking suppliers for a comprehensive radiological monitoring survey as part of a radionuclide decommissioning project. This procurement is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and is framed within the legal provision of the UK Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves a selective method known as the "Competitive Flexible Procedure". The industry focus includes environmental services, specifically radiation protection and waste services, with the opportunity opening for expressions of interest until 3 August 2026. The contract is expected to commence in September 2026 and conclude in March 2027, with a contract value of up to £150,000. The procurement process will progress through several stages, with suppliers required to submit electronically via eTendersNI.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in radiological monitoring and waste management. Companies able to offer innovative solutions and technologies for monitoring and decommissioning would be well-positioned to gain from this contract. The competitive flexible procedure allows a broad range of suppliers, including SMEs, to qualify and potentially secure the contract, making this an excellent opportunity for growth and expansion in the environmental services industry. Experienced businesses in radiation protection services will be particularly suited to the requirements of this tender, and successful contractors can contribute to significant environmental safety projects while expanding their business network within the government sector in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

ID 6612871 - DAERA - AFBI - Comprehensive Radiological Monitoring Survey for Radionuclide Decommissioning Project

Notice Description

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) (Buyer) have a requirement for the provision of a Comprehensive Radiological Monitoring Survey and Report (Contract). AFBI is a leading provider of scientific research and services to government, non-governmental organisations and commercial organisations. AFBI is sponsored by its key stakeholder, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). AFBI has historically provided the radiological monitoring and emergency response service for DAERA, but DAERA has confirmed that they will no longer require this capability from AFBI. DAERA have also determined that much of the equipment used by AFBI for this service has reached end of life and would cost significant sums to replace. Therefore, the decommissioning of AFBI's defunct facilities is now required. AFBI wish to commence the decommissioning of these facilities in a prompt and controlled manner, ensuring that any radiological contamination is appropriately identified, assessed and managed. To address this, AFBI will engage external Suppliers to undertake a planned three-stage decommissioning process of the defunct facilities. This procurement competition is for stage 2 - 'Monitoring', which requires the carrying out of a Comprehensive Radiological Monitoring Survey (both direct and indirect when required) of the facilities, and provision of a detailed Survey Report of the survey's findings, including; - the identification of any areas with above background levels, or clearance levels of contamination - a set of recommendation pathways for decontamination and/or disposal in relation to the findings. - Delivery of a presentation of their report and findings to AFBI following the Monitoring exercise. As outlined in this Instructions to Tenderers document, a Supplier for the completion of Stage 2 will be identified by the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This will include an initial Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and Conditions of Participation (COP) Stage which will be used to identify a shortlist of experienced and qualified Suppliers, who will then be invited to participate in a following Tender Stage. Further detail on this Stage 2 procurement is available in ID 6612871 - Draft Specification - PSQ Stage. This procurement is for the award of a public contract through a competitive flexible procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(b) of the PA 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c59e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063824-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09343000 - Radioactive materials

38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities

38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

38341100 - Electron-beam recorders

38341200 - Radiation dosimeters

38341600 - Radiation monitors

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

90521100 - Collection of radioactive waste

90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services

90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste

90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste

90700000 - Environmental services

90720000 - Environmental protection

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 21 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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