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title: "AFBI - SAFSD - RFE - Supply and delivery of Tractors(s)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc0e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE"
published: "2025-12-23"
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# AFBI - SAFSD - RFE - Supply and delivery of Tractors(s)

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc0e

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, based in Belfast, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of two 240hp long wheelbase haulage tractors. This procurement, managed via an open procedure, called for fulfilling heavy haulage requirements as part of the Institute's operational needs. The tender, identified as "AFBI - SAFSD - RFE - Supply and delivery of Tractors(s)", concluded with an award valued at £342,686.40, signed on 23rd December 2025. The procurement process, initiated by the Institute, falls under the category of agricultural machinery, specifically targeting tractors and related equipment, compliant with Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract period is set from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2031.

This procurement opportunity represents growth potential for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of agricultural machinery. With an open procurement method and a substantial contract value, SMEs in the sector can benefit from participation in such tenders. Stephen W Moore Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting the viable opportunity for competitive pricing and innovation in the supply of agriculture-related heavy-duty vehicles. Enterprises capable of delivering high-quality, compliance-driven machinery solutions would find this type of procurement particularly advantageous in expanding their portfolio and establishing long-term governmental relationships.

## Notice

AFBI - SAFSD - RFE - Supply and delivery of Tractors(s) AFBI has a requirement for two 240hp long wheelbase haulage tractors to carry out heavy haulage work required throughout AFBI's business needs. These include but are not limited to towing of 3500G slurry tankers and 20ft silage trailers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085650-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £285,572 |
| Contracts value | £285,572 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEPHEN W MOORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 03144000 - Agricultural supplies
- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 16700000 - Tractors
- 16810000 - Parts of agricultural machinery

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 09:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085650-2025
- 11 Dec 2025 at 14:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082045-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 15:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071735-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085650-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082045-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071735-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practiceContractValueTheestimatedvaluefigureindicatedintheScopeSectionrepresentsanoverallestimatedcontractvalue.Thisvaluereflectsthepotentialscaleofthecontractandtakesintoaccountpotentialoptionalextensionperiodsandtheuptakeofpotentialoptionalservicesasdetailedinthetenderdocuments.ThisfiguredoesnothowevertakeintoaccounttheapplicationofindexationorincreasestochargesduetoincreasesintheRealLivingWage.NeitherCPDnorthecontractingAuthoritycanprovideanyguaranteeastothelevelofbusinessunderthiscontract.TheContractingAuthoritydoesnotbinditselftoacceptthelowestoranytender.SuppliersremainresponsibleforallcostsandexpensesincurredbythemorbyanythirdpartyactingunderinstructionsfromtheSupplierinconnectionwithtakingpartinthisprocurementprocessregardlessofwhethersuchcostsariseasaconsequence,directlyorindirectlyofanyamendmentsmadetotheprocurementdocumentsbytheContractingAuthorityatanytime.Nolegallybindingcontractshallarise(andaSuppliershallhavenolegitimateexpectationthatacontractwillbeenteredinto)untilsuchtimeasentryintotheContracthasbeenconfirmedbytheContractingAuthority.
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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