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title: "ID 6219059 - AFBI - RIVER MONITORING EQUIPMENT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f241"
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# ID 6219059 - AFBI - RIVER MONITORING EQUIPMENT

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f241

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Belfast has completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of river monitoring equipment to support its Catchments Research Unit. The procuring entity, CPD - Supplies and Service Division, conducted the process using an open procedure method within the "goods" category. Final goods must be delivered by 31 March 2026, with installation scheduled for a later date. This procurement falls under Northern Irish devolved regulations and is aligned with central government policies. The contract period starts on 4 February 2026 and ends on 31 March 2028, with the potential to extend for up to four additional 12-month periods. The contract, valued at £404,057 excluding VAT, has been awarded to Lab & Process Instrumentation Limited.

This procurement initiative provides an opportunity for SMEs specialising in environmental services, agricultural, and precision equipment sectors to engage with central government needs. Businesses with expertise in telemetry, sensors, and data integration are well-suited to compete within such tenders. By participating, companies can expand their client base within public sector entities and reinforce their market presence within the environmental technology industry. Moreover, the contract allows flexibility through potential extensions, enabling sustained business growth and long-term planning. Given the competitive nature of the open procedure, submitting a technically compliant bid would have been crucial for winning the contract.

## Notice

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) have now appointed a suitable supplier for the required supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of river monitoring equipment to support the Catchments Research Unit within the Agri-Environment Branch, as outlined in the Specification Schedule.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be four optional extension periods (1+1+1+1) of anything up to 12 months each. These extension periods will be used for contingency purposes, i.e. if there is any unforeseen delays in the installation of the full system (hardware and software) and, where applicable, for extended warranty and software packages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010327-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | £420,000 |
| Awards value | £404,057 |
| Contracts value | £404,057 |

## 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 SERVICE 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAB & PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 32441000 - Telemetry equipment
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90732900 - Nitrates and phosphates pollution assessment
- 90732920 - Phosphates pollution assessment
- 90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010327-2026
- 21 Jan 2026 at 14:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005368-2026
- 9 Dec 2025 at 17:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081249-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010327-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005368-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081249-2025
  9th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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