ID 6221637 - AFBI - Supply, Delivery, Software Support and Warranty of Integrated Freshwater Data Buoys and Monitoring Hardware
key details
| Value | £629,620 (£755,544 inc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Status | complete |
| Category (CPV) | 32441000 +21 more |
| Region | Northern Ireland |
| Deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-05f722 |
Awards (2)
This procurement was awarded to 2 suppliers. Values shown are per-award; the notice total is £629,620.
| Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.S. AQUA LIMITED shared | £80,875 | 26 Jan 2026 | active |
| TechWorks Marine Limited shared | £1,026,084 | 26 Jan 2026 | active |
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.
documents
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083535-2025 , tenderNotice
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notice history
3 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 083535-2025 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Contract award (UK6) | Procurement Act 2023 | 006611-2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Contract details (UK7) | Procurement Act 2023 | 019030-2026 |
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