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title: "ID 5555908 - DEARA - AFBI - CSB purchase of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS)."
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# ID 5555908 - DEARA - AFBI - CSB purchase of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS).

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c792

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has completed a tender process for the procurement of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and a Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS). This public procurement, which falls under the Goods category, involved an open procedure as stipulated by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The induction of the new equipment is crucial for AFBI's operations, and the contract has already been awarded and signed as of 26th February 2025. The total value of the contract amounts to £277,504.40 and covers the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of AFBI staff. The procurement process included two lots, and delivery is expected by 31st March 2025 in the Northern Ireland region (UKN).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers of scientific equipment, particularly those specializing in mass spectrometry technologies. Companies able to provide reliable high-precision instruments and comprehensive training services can leverage such public procurement projects to expand their operations and establish a robust presence in the research and scientific community. The successful bidder for both lots was Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited, a large-scale supplier. Businesses with expertise in laboratory and precision equipment stand to benefit by exploring similar procurement opportunities in the sector to foster innovation and enhance their market footprint.

## Notice

AFBI require a Supplier(s) for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of staff in the use of an Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of staff in the use of a Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS) both of which must be delivered on or before 31st March 2025. This tender comprises of two lots: * Lot 1 - One Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) * Lot 2 - One Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS)

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer ICP-MS

AFBI require a Supplier(s) for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of staff in the use of an Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of staff in the use of a Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS) both of which must be delivered on or before 31st March 2025. This tender comprises of two lots: * Lot 1 - One Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) * Lot 2 - One Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS)

Options: Initial contract period is for 12 months from commission with 4 optional extensions of 12 months each for extended warranty.

Lot 2 - Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer GC-MS/MS

AFBI require a Supplier(s) for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of staff in the use of an Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of staff in the use of a Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS) both of which must be delivered on or before 31st March 2025. This tender comprises of two lots: * Lot 1 - One Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) * Lot 2 - One Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS)

Options: Initial contract period is for 12 months from commission with 4 optional extensions of 12 months each for extended warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007395-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £357,000 |
| Lots value | £357,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £277,504 |

## 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 | BT4 3SD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007395-2025
- 12 Dec 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040113-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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