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title: "AFBI - SUPPLY, DELIVERY, AND SERVICING OF AUTOMATED HEAD-CHAMBER SYSTEMS (AHCS)"
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# AFBI - SUPPLY, DELIVERY, AND SERVICING OF AUTOMATED HEAD-CHAMBER SYSTEMS (AHCS)

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042ea5

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute NI, located in UK, has completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of Automated Head-Chamber Systems (AHCS) for methane and CO2 emissions monitoring in livestock production. The tender, titled "AFBI - SUPPLY, DELIVERY, AND SERVICING OF AUTOMATED HEAD-CHAMBER SYSTEMS (AHCS)" falls under the goods category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments. The contract with a value of 1.5 million GBP was awarded to C-LOCK INC. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contracting authority is the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute NI.

This procurement process presents business growth opportunities for suppliers specialized in laboratory and precision equipment involved in livestock production. The contract requires the supply, delivery, and servicing of AHCS for methane and CO2 emissions monitoring, particularly suited for businesses in the detection and analysis apparatus sector. The contract also includes warranty and training requirements. With a total maximum contract period of up to 7 years, this opportunity allows for potential future purchases of AHCS units, enhancing long-term business prospects for eligible suppliers.

## Notice

The Livestock Production Sciences (LPS) Branch at Hillsborough of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires two (2) Automated Head-Chamber Systems (AHCS), one (1) for cattle and one (1) for sheep, for the quantification of methane, hydrogen and CO2 emissions and oxygen consumption on a daily basis (litter/day). 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Livestock Production Sciences (LPS) Branch at Hillsborough of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires two (2) Automated Head-Chamber Systems (AHCS), one (1) for cattle and one (1) for sheep, for the quantification of methane, hydrogen and CO2 emissions and oxygen consumption on a daily basis (litter/day). 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.

Options: The Contract is for initial 1 year period with 4 options to extend for a further 1 year each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005838-2024 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| Lots value | £1,900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## 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 NI |
| Locality | HILLSBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT26 6DR |
| 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 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C-LOCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2024 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005838-2024
- 19 Jan 2024 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001976-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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