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title: "ID 6202678 - AFBI - The Supply and Delivery of a Multibeam Echosounder 70923"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE"
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# ID 6202678 - AFBI - The Supply and Delivery of a Multibeam Echosounder 70923

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069dff

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute has concluded its procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Multibeam Echosounder, under the title "ID 6202678 - AFBI – The Supply and Delivery of a Multibeam Echosounder 70923". This contract was part of an open procedure managed by the CPD - Supplies and Services Division, a Centre of Procurement Expertise for the central government in Northern Ireland. The procurement falls under the industry category of surveying and hydrographic instruments and is located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The award was issued on 25th June 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 9th July 2026 and continue until 8th July 2036, including warranty and training provisions for the instrument.

For businesses focused on the production and supply of marine survey equipment, this contract represents a significant opportunity to showcase their capabilities. The open procedure nature of the procurement allowed broad competition, although it was ultimately awarded to Kongsberg Discovery AS. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those specialising in marine research services and equipment manufacturing, were well-positioned to compete. This tender not only provides potential business growth through the initial contract fulfillment but also offers ongoing opportunities through options for the supply of spare parts over the contract's duration. Engaging with such contracts can help enhance a company's profile in providing advanced marine technology solutions.

## Notice

The Buyer requires the Supply and Delivery of a Multibeam Echosounder 70923 including provision of a Warranty and Training of staff in the use of the instrument.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The first two years of the contract will cover the supply, delivery, and 2 years warranty. The remaining 8 years will allow for the purchase of any spare parts required. If the Client requires spare parts not specified within the agreed pricing structure or price breaks, the Client shall request a quotation from the Supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059930-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £215,885 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES AND 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KONGSBERG DISCOVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments
- 38296000 - Surveying instruments
- 71353100 - Hydrographic surveying services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059930-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 15:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046615-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059930-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046615-2026
  20th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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