Scope
Reference
ID 6221637
Description
AFBI requires the supply and delivery of 5 data buoys with associated sensor packages, and 7 stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen Loggers. Both the integrated data buoys and the temperature DO loggers will require appropriate software and technical support for an initial contract period of three years as a minimum. This contract will be divided into 2 separate Lots for the provision of the Data Buoys and the Loggers, as detailed below. Please note that ALL instrumentation supplied under Lot 1 must be able to operate (maintain autonomous power) for minimum of three months and reliably telemeter data from any location in Lough Neagh (Note; GSM network cover is poor in many areas of Lough Neagh). Lot 1 - Supply, Delivery, Support and Maintenance of 5 Data Buoys and Associated Instruments, comprising of Part A - Two (2) Fully Instrumented Data Buoys with a comprehensive sensor package. Part A will be purchased upon Contract Award, delivery of Part A to AFBI's Fisheries and Aquatic Ecosystems Branch, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX must be completed by 31/03/26. Part B - Three (3) Basic Instrumented Data Buoys, without plankton and nutrient sensors It is anticipated that Part B will be ordered during the 2026/2027 Financial Year Lot 2 - Supply, Delivery and Software Support of Seven (7) stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Loggers Lot 2 will be purchased on Contract Award, delivery to AFBI's Fisheries and Aquatic Ecosystems Branch, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX must be completed by 31/03/26 Suppliers are permitted to tender for either or both Lots. Both Lots will be evaluated and awarded separately. Suppliers must provide all instruments and meet all requirements as listed in the detailed requirements of this Specification document for the Lot(s) they are awarded, for the duration of the contract period. Please refer to the Specification document for full details.
Lot 1. Supply, Delivery, Support and Maintenance of 5 Data Buoys and Associated Instruments
Description
Lot 1 - Supply, Delivery, Support and Maintenance of 5 Data Buoys and Associated Instruments, comprising of;
Part A - Two (2) Fully Instrumented Data Buoys with a comprehensive sensor package, as detailed below
Part B - Three (3) Basic Instrumented Data Buoys, without plankton and nutrient sensors
Part A will be purchased upon Contract Award, it is anticipated Part B will be ordered during the 2026/2027 Financial Year
Lot 2. Supply, Delivery and Software Support of Seven (7) stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Loggers
Description
Lot 2 - Supply, Delivery and Software Support of Seven (7) stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Loggers
Lot 2 will be purchased on Contract Award
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Supply, Delivery, Support and Maintenance of 5 Data Buoys and Associated Instruments
Lots
Lot 1. Supply, Delivery, Support and Maintenance of 5 Data Buoys and Associated Instruments
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,026,084.41 excluding VAT
- £1,231,301.29 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 February 2026 to 5 February 2029
- Possible extension to 5 February 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34515100 - Marker buoys
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Supply, Delivery and Software Support of Seven (7) stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Loggers
Lots
Lot 2. Supply, Delivery and Software Support of Seven (7) stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Loggers
Supplier
Contract value
- £80,874.99 excluding VAT
- £97,049.99 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 February 2026 to 5 February 2029
- Possible extension to 5 February 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Four optional warranty extension periods of up to 12 months each are available.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Supply, Delivery, Support and Maintenance of 5 Data Buoys and Associated Instruments
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Supply, Delivery and Software Support of Seven (7) stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Loggers
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
R.S. AQUA LIMITED
- Companies House: 01661817
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRHV-4754-WDQX
C/O Tc Group The Granary, Hones Yard
Farnham
GU9 8BB
United Kingdom
Email: info@rsaqua.co.uk
Website: https://rsaqua.co.uk/
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Supply, Delivery and Software Support of Seven (7) stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Loggers
TechWorks Marine Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJXP-6183-QZHV
TechWorks Marine Ltd, Pottery Enterprise Zone, Pottery Road
Dublin
A96K571
Ireland
Email: sales@techworks.ie
Website: https://techworks.ie/
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Supply, Delivery, Support and Maintenance of 5 Data Buoys and Associated Instruments
Contracting authority
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBLN-5294-NVHZ
18a Newforge Lane
Belfast
BT9 5PX
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
BELFAST
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast