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title: "AFBI - Sustainable Livestock Systems - Supply and delivery of Multi-Gas Analysers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f6c"
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published: "2026-03-20"
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# AFBI - Sustainable Livestock Systems - Supply and delivery of Multi-Gas Analysers

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f6c

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has completed the procurement process for supplying and delivering Multi-Gas Analysers to its Sustainable Livestock Systems (SLS) Branch. This initiative aims to enhance research in livestock science by utilising these analysers in respiration calorimeter chambers. The open procurement method facilitated transparent competition, allowing completion by 31st March 2026. The contract, awarded to GAS ANALYSIS SERVICES LIMITED, spans from 19th March 2026 to 31st March 2030 with a potential renewal option for one additional year. Based in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, AFBI plays a critical role in informing government policy and advancing livestock farming practices, while CPD, located in Belfast, acted as the procuring entity to ensure smooth delivery of services and goods.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in metering instruments, detection and analysis apparatus, and installation services of laboratory equipment. Those involved in research-driven solutions and technical advancements in the agricultural sector stand to gain from engaging with AFBI's projects, which focus on improving competitiveness and reducing environmental impacts. The open tender procedure ensures transparency, providing large entities and VCSEs like GAS ANALYSIS SERVICES LIMITED a fair chance to contribute and expand their reach within the public sector. Businesses aiming to innovate in livestock measurement and calorimetry can leverage this collaboration with AFBI to further their technical expertise and market presence.

## Notice

The Sustainable Livestock Systems (SLS) Branch of Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) require the provision of 3 Multi-Gas Analysers for use in their medium and large-size respiration calorimeter chambers which include supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and technical support. The Sustainable Livestock Systems (SLS) Branch of AFBI is a key player in advancing livestock science. Their research focuses on improving livestock farming through independent, internationally published solutions. The institute's research informs government policy and delivers solutions to businesses across the supply chain to enhance local and international competitiveness, lower environmental impacts, and improve animal health and welfare. Delivery of all equipment must be completed by 31st March 2026. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables/requirements of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025914-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,000 |
| Lots value | £155,000 |
| Awards value | £109,675 |
| Contracts value | £109,675 |

## 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 | AGRI‑FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE; CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | HILLSBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT26 6DR |
| 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 | GAS ANALYSIS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38410000 - Metering instruments
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025914-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019631-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006992-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025914-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019631-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006992-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- 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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