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title: "AFBI - Supply and Delivery of a Crude Protein Analyser using the Kjeldahl Technique"
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# AFBI - Supply and Delivery of a Crude Protein Analyser using the Kjeldahl Technique

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dd17

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Belfast, United Kingdom, recently completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Crude Protein Analyser using the Kjeldahl Technique. The tender was for the purchase of a crucial piece of checking and testing apparatus in the goods category. The procurement, which was part of an open procedure, was initiated by AFBI's Livestock Production Sciences Branch for analysing forage, animal feedstuffs, and products. The contract, valued at GBP 118,205.43, was awarded to AMPCS LIMITED on 25th August 2023.

This tender opportunity by AFBI presents a significant opening for businesses in the testing apparatus industry to engage in public procurement and provide services to enhance animal feed analysis processes. Companies specializing in supplying and delivering analytical equipment, particularly in the field of livestock testing, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The presence of detailed specifications and requirements, coupled with potential contract extensions, offers room for negotiated agreements and long-term business relationships within the Agri-Food industry.

## Notice

1.1 The Livestock Production Sciences (LPS) Branch at Hillsborough of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires competitive tenders for the purchase of a Crude Protein analyser using the Kjeldahl technique. The AFBI Hillsborough Analytical Services laboratory is required to analyse forage, animal feedstuffs and products in accordance with both European and Northern Ireland legislation. The laboratory provides a service for the analysis and assessment of animal diets associated with Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), AFBI and privately funded research projects. This is in accordance with AFBI's aims of promoting the precision management of feed for the Agri-Food industry. AFBI requires the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment. Warranty, servicing and reactive repair details are necessary requirements. On-site training in the operation of the supplied system is also required. Please refer to the specification for further details of the requirements for the supply of the protein analyser.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1.1 The Livestock Production Sciences (LPS) Branch at Hillsborough of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires competitive tenders for the purchase of a Crude Protein analyser using the Kjeldahl technique. The AFBI Hillsborough Analytical Services laboratory is required to analyse forage, animal feedstuffs and products in accordance with both European and Northern Ireland legislation. The laboratory provides a service for the analysis and assessment of animal diets associated with Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), AFBI and privately funded research projects. This is in accordance with AFBI's aims of promoting the precision management of feed for the Agri-Food industry. AFBI requires the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment. Warranty, servicing and reactive repair details are necessary requirements. On-site training in the operation of the supplied system is also required. Please refer to the specification for further details of the requirements for the supply of the protein analyser. Additional information: The contract value includes the price of the protein analyser as well as the potential value of all contract extensions.

Options: The contract may be extended annually for a further 9 years to cover the extended warranty periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027052-2023 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,000 |
| Lots value | £153,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £118,205 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE |
| 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 | AMPCS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2023 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027052-2023
- 28 Jun 2023 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018363-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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