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title: "AFBI - SAFSD Supply and Delivery of Flux Towers and N2O Equipment"
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# AFBI - SAFSD Supply and Delivery of Flux Towers and N2O Equipment

Buyer: THE AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06061b

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), located in Belfast, has successfully completed the procurement process titled "AFBI - SAFSD Supply and Delivery of Flux Towers and N2O Equipment," under the oversight of the CPD - Supplies & Services Division. This initiative falls within the "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting" industry category and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement followed an open procedure, which was accelerated due to urgency, and encompassed three independent lots. The award phase concluded with LI-COR Biosciences UK Ltd securing the contract to supply advanced equipment to support DAERA’s strategic objectives. Key dates include the award notification on 2026-02-17 and the contract period spanning from 2026-03-02 to 2029-03-31, with delivery completion by 31st March 2026.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech industrial, laboratory, and gas-analysis apparatuses. The project aims to advance environmental monitoring aligning with the Green Growth Strategy and the Net Zero Carbon initiative. Companies with expertise in laboratory and precision equipment are ideal candidates for similar tenders. The open procedure and absence of restrictions on bidding for multiple lots provide ample scope for competent suppliers to expand their portfolio. The AFBI contract focuses on quality and cost criteria, awarding independently evaluated lots, thereby encouraging innovative solutions in atmospheric and trace gas analysis equipment.

## Notice

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) require the provision of six Eddy Covariance (EC) flux towers equipped with CO2 and CH4 analysers to specifically address DAERA strategic objectives associated with the Green Growth Strategy and Net Zero Carbon initiative. In addition, AFBI require the provision of two compact single-laser trace gas analysers to facilitate the monitoring of N2O, an equally potent GHG, at two of the six towers. This Contract agreement will comprise of 3 Lots, details of which are set out below; Lot 1 - Supply and Delivery of Six (6) Eddy Covariance (EC) Flux Tower systems, with each EC Flux Tower system consisting of the full Biomet and greenhouse gases (GHGs) sensor infrastructure (hardware and software) required for the correct measurement and calculation of terrestrial fluxes of the greenhouse gases (GHGs) carbon dioxide (CO2), using the EC method. Lot 2 - Supply and Delivery of Six (6) methane (CH4) analysers designed specifically for EC flux systems for terrestrial environments. Lot 3 - Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) System trace gas analysers to monitor nitrous oxide (N2O). Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently of each other. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Supplier can bid for or be awarded. Suppliers must ensure that if they are bidding for multiple Lots that they have the capacity to deliver in the event that they are successful in more than one Lot. Delivery of all lots must be completed by 31st March 2026.

### Lot Information

Six (6) Eddy Covariance (EC) Flux Tower systems

Supply and Delivery of Six (6) Eddy Covariance (EC) Flux Tower systems, with each EC Flux Tower system consisting of the full Biomet and greenhouse gases (GHGs) sensor infrastructure (hardware and software) required for the correct measurement and calculation of terrestrial fluxes of the greenhouse gases (GHGs) carbon dioxide (CO2) using the EC method.

Renewal: There will be two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each (1+1) for each lot.

Six (6) - Open Path Atmospheric Methane (CH4) Analysers

Supply and Delivery of Six (6) methane (CH4) analysers designed specifically for EC flux systems for terrestrial environments.

Renewal: There will be two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each (1+1) for each lot.

Two (2) Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) System Trace Gas Analysers, to monitor nitrous oxide (N2O)

Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) System trace gas analysers to monitor nitrous oxide (N2O).

Renewal: There will be two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each (1+1) for each lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023606-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,012,000 |
| Lots value | £1,012,000 |
| Awards value | £878,871 |
| Contracts value | £878,871 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE |
| Additional buyers | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTEPUBLIC PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION; 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 | LI-COR BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 90731600 - Methane monitoring

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 15:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023606-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 09:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014604-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 13:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009446-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 17:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003268-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023606-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014604-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009446-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003268-2026
  14th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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