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CfT: ID 6221637 - AFBI – Supply, Delivery, Software Support and Warranty of Integrated Freshwater Data Buoys and Monitoring Hardware

Buyer Organisation:
CPD - Supplies and Services Division
Title:
ID 6221637 - AFBI – Supply, Delivery, Software Support and Warranty of Integrated Freshwater Data Buoys and Monitoring Hardware
CfT CA Unique ID:
SSD-7253
Evaluation Mechanism:
MAT
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.
Services, Works, Goods:
Goods
Directive:
UK
Procedure:
Open/Competitive Flexible
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
First Cycle:
Public
Tender Structure Envelope Type:
Qualification/Technical/Financial
Special Regime Contract:
No
CPV Codes:
03000000-Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
32441000-Telemetry equipment
35125100-Sensors
38000000-Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
90700000-Environmental services
90732900-Nitrates and phosphates pollution assessment
90732920-Phosphates pollution assessment
90740000-Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services
34515100-Marker buoys
50246200-Buoy maintenance services
63724310-Buoy marking services
34930000-Marine equipment
98361000-Aquatic marine services
98362100-Marine-base support services
50240000-Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
50200000-Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
73112000-Marine research services
71354500-Marine survey services
Contact Point:
SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Publish on behalf of:
Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs
Award per Item:
No
NUTS codes:
UKN
Above or Below Threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
19/01/2026 15:00
End of clarification period:
09/01/2026 00:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
19/01/2026 15:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
Yes
Number Of Lots:
2
Lot Name(1)
Lot 1 – Supply, Delivery, Support and Maintenance of 5 Data Buoys and Associated Instruments
Lot Name(2)
Lot 2 – Supply, Delivery and Software Support of Seven (7) stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Loggers
Tenders For Lots:
Maximum Number of Lots
Maximum Number of Lots:
2
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Contract duration in months or years, excluding extensions:
3 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
90 days
Date of Publication/Invitation:
16/12/2025 16:35
Publication Date of Contract Award Notice:
26/01/2026 11:31