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title: "DAERA - AFBI Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Branch - SUPPLY, DELIVERY, AND SERVICING OF AN ISOTOPE RATIO MASS SPECTROMETER."
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# DAERA - AFBI Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Branch - SUPPLY, DELIVERY, AND SERVICING OF AN ISOTOPE RATIO MASS SPECTROMETER.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS – AFBI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cb19

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Agri-Food and Biosciences (DAERA - AFBI) is conducting a procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and servicing of an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer. This tender is categorised under the goods industry, specifically as Analysers, and is located in Belfast, UK. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 24th August 2021, with bids being received via electronic submission. The awarded contract, valued at £234,000, is actively managed and includes performance monitoring provisions to ensure compliance by the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in scientific equipment supply, installation, and servicing. Companies that specialise in laboratory instruments, particularly those offering mass spectrometry or similar analytical services, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on quality and service delivery offers scope for businesses to differentiate themselves through technical expertise and customer support, making this an attractive procurement for organisations looking to expand their offerings in the scientific and analytical markets.

## Notice

AFBI requires the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Warranty and Training of Staff in the use of an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer with an automated sample preparation device for determination of the isotope ratios of gases such as CO2 released from carbonates and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) by headspace analysis, and an elemental analyzer for determination of the isotopic ratios of carbon and nitrogen in solid samples such as sediments, animal and plant tissues.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AFBI requires the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Warranty and Training of Staff in the use of an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer with an automated sample preparation device for determination of the isotope ratios of gases such as CO2 released from carbonates and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) by headspace analysis, and an elemental analyzer for determination of the isotopic ratios of carbon and nitrogen in solid samples such as sediments, animal and plant tissues.

Options: This contract will be for an initial period of 12 months. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to a further 4 periods of up to 12months each.

Renewal: This contract will be for an initial period of 12 months. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to a further 4 periods of up to 12months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004486-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,000 |
| Lots value | £234,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £229,859 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS – AFBI |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS - AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5PX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Upper Malone |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELEMENTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2022 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004486-2022
- 22 Jul 2021 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017323-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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