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.
Total value (estimated)
- £126,000 excluding VAT
- £151,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 February 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2031
- 5 years, 2 months, 26 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
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 December 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 January 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below.
Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority / Buyer.
The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| AC1 Compliance with the Specification Schedule | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - Pass/Fail |
Quality |
| AC2 Provision of a Technical Brochure and / or Supporting Technical Documentation | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - Pass/Fail |
Quality |
| AC3 Supply, Quality Control and Training | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - 10% |
Quality |
| AC4 Price | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - 90% |
Price |
Weighting description
10% qualitative and 90% quantitative
Other information
Payment terms
For further details on invoicing procedures please see : https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar ticles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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