Scope
Reference
ID 6235074
Description
The Water Quality Laboratory (WQL) in Agri-Environment Branch (AEB) of the Agri-Food
and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires the supply, delivery and servicing of a new
discrete analyser to achieve a higher throughput of samples, facilitate new projects and
provide contingency in case of breakdown of current equipment. Suppliers should refer to
the Specification for full detail on the requirements of this contract.
Contract 1. ID 6235074 - AFBI - Supply, Delivery and Servicing of Discrete Analyser
Supplier
Contract value
- £129,942.82 excluding VAT
- £155,931.38 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 February 2026
Contract dates
- 10 February 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2031
- 5 years, 2 months, 19 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract is for twelve (12) months which covers the initial warranty period with an
option to extend annually for up to a further four (4) periods of twelve (12) months through
a servicing and maintenance package.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The value of this contract is below the relevant threshold of £5 million including VAT and as such the reporting and publication of KPIs is not mandated.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQNM-6125-XPWL
Stafford House, Boundary Way
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7GE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 6235074 - AFBI - Supply, Delivery and Servicing of Discrete Analyser
Contracting authority
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBLN-5294-NVHZ
18a Newforge Lane
Belfast
BT9 5PX
United Kingdom
Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Website: https://www.afbini.gov.uk/
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