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title: "ID 6235074 - AFBI - Supply, Delivery and Servicing of Discrete Analyser"
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buyer: "AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE (AFBI)"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# ID 6235074 - AFBI - Supply, Delivery and Servicing of Discrete Analyser

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE (AFBI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef29

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), a public authority under Northern Irish devolved regulations, recently completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and servicing of a discrete analyser for its Water Quality Laboratory in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with a contract awarded to Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd. The tender process resulted in an award for laboratory and analysis apparatus, specifically under the CPV codes 38000000 and 38432000. The procurement process has concluded, with the contract period starting on 10 February 2026 and potential renewals extending until 2031. The gross contract value is £155,931.38, with a provision for renewal options to ensure continuous service and maintenance.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, specifically those that can provide high-quality analysis apparatus. The open procedure allowed for competitive entries, attracting various suppliers, with a particular emphasis on price and quality compliance. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capability to comply with stringent technical specifications, provide comprehensive quality control, and offer competitive pricing would find similar procurement processes beneficial for growth. Engaging in such tenders not only helps businesses expand their client base within governmental institutions but also enhances their reputation as reliable suppliers in the precision and laboratory equipment market.

## Notice

The Water Quality Laboratory (WQL) in Agri-Environment Branch (AEB) of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires the supply, delivery and servicing of a new discrete analyser to achieve a higher throughput of samples, facilitate new projects and provide contingency in case of breakdown of current equipment. Suppliers should refer to the Specification for full detail on the requirements of this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is for twelve (12) months which covers the initial warranty period with an option to extend annually for up to a further four (4) periods of twelve (12) months through a servicing and maintenance package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011942-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,000 |
| Lots value | £126,000 |
| Awards value | £129,942 |
| Contracts value | £129,942 |

## 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 (AFBI) |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & 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 | THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011942-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 08:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007360-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 17:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079920-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011942-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007360-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079920-2025
  4th December 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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