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title: "ID 6121155 - AFBI - CSB - Supply, Delivery and Support of a Liquid-Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (LC-MS) with Linear Ion Trap (LIT) Functionality"
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# ID 6121155 - AFBI - CSB - Supply, Delivery and Support of a Liquid-Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (LC-MS) with Linear Ion Trap (LIT) Functionality

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f828

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), located in Belfast, United Kingdom, is seeking the supply and installation of a Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) with Linear Ion Trap functionality. This tender, identified as ID 6121155, covers the procurement of the LC-MS, including delivery, installation, and training, alongside a four-year warranty for breakdown support and preventive maintenance. The procurement follows an open procedure, under the governance of Northern Irish devolved regulations, with award slated for the 2nd of February 2026 and contract completion expected by the 31st of March 2031. The entire tender process has been managed by CPD - Supplies & Services Division, a key procurement entity in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment. Suppliers of laboratory, optical, and precision instruments, particularly those skilled in chromatographs, spectrometers, and mass spectrometers, stand to benefit significantly. Companies capable of providing comprehensive installation, commissioning, and training services, along with ongoing support, are encouraged to engage. Large enterprises with experience in delivering and maintaining high-performance laboratory diagnostics will likely find themselves well-suited to meet the contract's requirements. The procurement also offers potential for extended service contracts or additional equipment purchases, contingent on funding availability and mutual agreement, making it a lucrative opportunity for strategic business expansion.

## Notice

AFBI require a Contractor for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and training of staff in the use of a Liquid Chromatography -Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) with Linear Ion Trap functionality, and which must be delivered on or before 31st March 2026. This tender competition is for one LC-MS with Linear Ion Trap functionality purchased with 4 years' additional warranty covering breakdown support and an annual preventive maintenance visit which must be delivered on or before 31st March 2026. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Should additional funding become available within a period of 12 months from the commissioning completion date, AFBI may purchase a further instrument with the same specification as detailed in the Specification Document - subject to budgetary approval and agreement between the Buyer and Supplier. Where an additional instrument is purchased, the Buyer will use the pricing from the Pricing Schedule submitted for the initial purchase. The additional instrument must be of an identical technical model and specification to the initial purchase and must be supplied and supported in full compliance with the Specification document, including the optional extension years for Warranty and Servicing and Support. The Delivery and Commissioning of any additional purchase must be completed within 3 months of the order being placed.

Renewal: The Buyer may extend the Service and Support Package for 5 optional periods of up to 12 Months (per instrument) each by giving not less than six months' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022923-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| Lots value | £475,000 |
| Awards value | £475,000 |
| Contracts value | £475,000 |

## 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 |
| 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 | AB SCIEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 38432200 - Chromatographs
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 12:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022923-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 09:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010774-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 15:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083981-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022923-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010774-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083981-2025
  17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sciex.com
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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