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title: "DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c3c"
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# DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Supplies

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c3c

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute NI (AFBI) has initiated a procurement process titled "DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Supplies," under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses). This procurement process aims to establish a multi-supplier contract for the regular supply and delivery of laboratory supplies to AFBI sites located at Newforge Lane and Stoney Road in Belfast. The selection process, adhering to an open procedure, was completed with contract awards communicated by 28 February 2025. This contract, with an estimated value of £1,500,000 GBP, will ensure consistent replenishment of stockholdings based on best-value assessments for individual requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment supply, particularly those within the SME sector, to secure a regular and potentially long-term client in the public sector. With preference given to cost-effectiveness and quality, businesses that can demonstrate competitive pricing and high-standard products are well-positioned to benefit. Suppliers ranked highest will be entrusted with specific supply contracts, fostering steady business growth and establishing valuable partnerships with a reputable institution like AFBI. SMEs dealing in laboratory supplies, such as Antrim Supplies Ltd and Mediq, are examples of suppliers that are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

AFBI (the Buyer) wishes to establish a multi-supplier contract for the supply and delivery of Laboratory supplies to the two AFBI sites in Newforge Lane and AFBI Veterinary Sciences Division at Stoney Road, Belfast. The contract will be used to replenish all product stockholdings on a regular basis. Suppliers will be placed on a ranked list and best value will be assessed for each individual requirement with those ranked first awarded to supply and deliver that particular item.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AFBI (the Buyer) wishes to establish a multi-supplier contract for the supply and delivery of Laboratory supplies to the two AFBI sites in Newforge Lane and AFBI Veterinary Sciences Division at Stoney Road, Belfast. The contract will be used to replenish all product stockholdings on a regular basis. Suppliers will be placed on a ranked list and best value will be assessed for each individual requirement with those ranked first awarded to supply and deliver that particular item.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007538-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | AFBI |
| 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 | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ANTRIM SUPPLIES; AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND; DAVIDSON HARDY LABORATORY SUPPLIES; FANNIN; LABORATORY SUPPLIES INSTRUMENTS; MASON TECHNOLOGY; MEDICAL SUPPLY; MEDIQ; PHENOMENEX; PREMIER SCIENTIFIC; SARSTEDT; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; STARLAB; TRAFALGAR SCIENTIFIC; VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007538-2025
- 19 Sep 2024 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030004-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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