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title: "ID 6612871 - DAERA - AFBI - Comprehensive Radiological Monitoring Survey for Radionuclide Decommissioning Project"
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# ID 6612871 - DAERA - AFBI - Comprehensive Radiological Monitoring Survey for Radionuclide Decommissioning Project

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTEPUBLIC PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c59e

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), a prominent public procurement organisation in Belfast, is seeking suppliers for a comprehensive radiological monitoring survey as part of a radionuclide decommissioning project. This procurement is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and is framed within the legal provision of the UK Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves a selective method known as the "Competitive Flexible Procedure". The industry focus includes environmental services, specifically radiation protection and waste services, with the opportunity opening for expressions of interest until 3 August 2026. The contract is expected to commence in September 2026 and conclude in March 2027, with a contract value of up to £150,000. The procurement process will progress through several stages, with suppliers required to submit electronically via eTendersNI.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in radiological monitoring and waste management. Companies able to offer innovative solutions and technologies for monitoring and decommissioning would be well-positioned to gain from this contract. The competitive flexible procedure allows a broad range of suppliers, including SMEs, to qualify and potentially secure the contract, making this an excellent opportunity for growth and expansion in the environmental services industry. Experienced businesses in radiation protection services will be particularly suited to the requirements of this tender, and successful contractors can contribute to significant environmental safety projects while expanding their business network within the government sector in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) (Buyer) have a requirement for the provision of a Comprehensive Radiological Monitoring Survey and Report (Contract). AFBI is a leading provider of scientific research and services to government, non-governmental organisations and commercial organisations. AFBI is sponsored by its key stakeholder, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). AFBI has historically provided the radiological monitoring and emergency response service for DAERA, but DAERA has confirmed that they will no longer require this capability from AFBI. DAERA have also determined that much of the equipment used by AFBI for this service has reached end of life and would cost significant sums to replace. Therefore, the decommissioning of AFBI's defunct facilities is now required. AFBI wish to commence the decommissioning of these facilities in a prompt and controlled manner, ensuring that any radiological contamination is appropriately identified, assessed and managed. To address this, AFBI will engage external Suppliers to undertake a planned three-stage decommissioning process of the defunct facilities. This procurement competition is for stage 2 - 'Monitoring', which requires the carrying out of a Comprehensive Radiological Monitoring Survey (both direct and indirect when required) of the facilities, and provision of a detailed Survey Report of the survey's findings, including; - the identification of any areas with above background levels, or clearance levels of contamination - a set of recommendation pathways for decontamination and/or disposal in relation to the findings. - Delivery of a presentation of their report and findings to AFBI following the Monitoring exercise. As outlined in this Instructions to Tenderers document, a Supplier for the completion of Stage 2 will be identified by the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This will include an initial Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and Conditions of Participation (COP) Stage which will be used to identify a shortlist of experienced and qualified Suppliers, who will then be invited to participate in a following Tender Stage. Further detail on this Stage 2 procurement is available in ID 6612871 - Draft Specification - PSQ Stage. This procurement is for the award of a public contract through a competitive flexible procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(b) of the PA 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063824-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 21 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTEPUBLIC PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities
- 38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation
- 38341100 - Electron-beam recorders
- 38341200 - Radiation dosimeters
- 38341600 - Radiation monitors
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services
- 90521100 - Collection of radioactive waste
- 90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services
- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste
- 90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste
- 90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
- 90721600 - Radiation protection services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 15:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063824-2026
  7th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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