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title: "AFBI - SAFSD - RFE - Supply and delivery of 2x telehandlers (ID 6252205)"
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# AFBI - SAFSD - RFE - Supply and delivery of 2x telehandlers (ID 6252205)

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dff0

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute in Northern Ireland, a central government authority, has completed the tender process for the supply and delivery of two telescopic telehandlers, under the tender ID 6252205. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, under Northern Irish devolved regulations. This tender consisted of two lots: one for a large frame pivot steering telehandler and another for a rigid body telehandler. The procuring entity, CPD - Supplies and Services Division, handled the process, focusing on the agricultural machinery sector. The contracts were signed on 30th December 2025, and the delivery and operational phase is set to begin on 31st December 2025, continuing until 31st December 2028. Both lots have been awarded to R. Kennedy & Co. (NI) Limited, with the total contract value exceeding £264,000 GBP. The telehandlers will be delivered within the UK, particularly the UKN region, supporting local governmental agricultural needs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the agricultural machinery industry, particularly those specialising in telehandlers, to expand their market presence and showcase their goods to public sector clients. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality telescopic telehandlers will find this tender particularly suited to their offerings. Given the open procedure and clear award criteria, such as a strong emphasis on cost (90 percent) and quality (10 percent), capable suppliers with competitive pricing and robust service offerings could leverage this contract to establish a foothold in the public procurement market, thereby fostering business growth and establishing long-term relationships with government bodies. This tender also highlights the importance of understanding and complying with both technical specifications and mandatory requirements, which are crucial for successful participation in future opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

upgrade 2 Telescopic Telehandlers within the Farmed Platform. These requirements are split into 2 Lots. Lot 1 - Supply and Delivery of a Large Frame Pivot Steering Telescopic Telehandler Lot 2 - Supply and Delivery of a Rigid body Telescopic Telehandler.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 -Large Frame Pivot Steering Telescopic Telehandler

Lot 1 - Supply and Delivery of a Large Frame Pivot Steering Telescopic Telehandler

Lot 2 - Rigid body Telescopic Telehandler

Lot 2 - Supply and Delivery of a Rigid body Telescopic Telehandler

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086377-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| Awards value | £266,000 |
| Contracts value | £266,000 |

## 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 NI |
| 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 | R. KENNEDY & CO. (NI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors
- 42415110 - Forklift trucks
- 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 09:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086377-2025
- 15 Dec 2025 at 11:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082832-2025
- 12 Nov 2025 at 16:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073333-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086377-2025
  30th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082832-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073333-2025
  12th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.afbini.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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