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title: "DAERA - AFBI - Deep Carbon Stock Assessment - Soil Nutrient Health Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d718"
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# DAERA - AFBI - Deep Carbon Stock Assessment - Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d718

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is overseeing the procurement process for a project titled "Deep Carbon Stock Assessment - Soil Nutrient Health Scheme" under the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). This contract falls within the environmental services industry category, specifically focusing on soil nutrient assessment. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender is currently at the award stage. The project entails a contract for four months with the option to extend for an additional two months. The contract's estimated value is £140,000 GBP, and the awarded supplier is Agricarbon UK Limited. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th March 2025, and the contract award date on 27th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in soil health assessment and carbon stock analysis. Companies that provide high-quality agricultural machinery, detection and analysis apparatus, and other relevant instruments will be crucial players in this procurement. The project offers potential for robust business development, particularly for SMEs looking to expand their services or establish new collaborations. Successful execution will not only ensure compliance with environmental standards but also strengthen the business’s reputation and open doors for future contracts within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

DAERA - AFBI - Deep Carbon Stock Assessment - Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DAERA - AFBI - Deep Carbon Stock Assessment - Soil Nutrient Health Scheme. Additional information: This contract is for 4 months with an option for a further 2 months extension.

Options: This contract is for 4 months with an option for a further 2 months extension

Renewal: The contract duration is 4 months, with option to extend for 2 further months. 4 months is required to sample 250 fields. Optional 2 months extension is to cover any issues (such as weather extremes, permission from farmers etc) arising with access to the field.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011901-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## 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 |
| 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 | AGRICARBON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 06:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011901-2025
- 29 Jan 2025 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002996-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.afbini.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement

## Provenance

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