ID 6221637 - AFBI - Supply, Delivery, Software Support and Warranty of Integrated Freshwater Data Buoys and Monitoring Hardware
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Suppliers
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Published
03 Mar 2026
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.
Scope
- Reference
- 6221637
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 02 Feb 2026 to 30 Mar 2030Possible extension to 30 Mar 2032
The Buyer may extend the Contract for a period of: - Software Support and Maintenance - up to 2 years (1+1) (as detailed in the Specification document) - Hardware Warranty up to 4 years (1+1+1+1) (as detailed in the Specification document) by giving not less than 10 Working Days' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. These extension periods will be used for, where applicable, for extended warranty and software packages. Maximum overall end date of the contract is 31 March 2031 for Lot 1 Part A and on the date 5 years following delivery for Lot 1 Part B. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.
- CPV classifications
- 32441000322000003512510038000000907000009073290090732920907400003451510050246200502463005024640063724310637243003493000098360000983621005024000050200000731120007135400071354500
- Contract locations
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
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| AC1 Compliance with the Specification Schedule | Pass/Fail | quality | — |
| AC2 - 5 (Five) x Data-Buoy Systems (Or alternative 'Pontoon-Based System') as detailed in the Specification | Pass/Fail | quality | — |
| AC3 - 5 (Five) x Meteorological Stations as detailed in the Specification | Pass/Fail | quality | — |
| AC4 -10 (Ten) x Wiped Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sondes, (2 to be integrated on each Buoy) as detailed in the Specification | Pass/Fail | quality | — |
| AC5 -2 (Two) x Integrated, Wiped Optical Plankton Instruments (1 to be integrated on each Lot 1 Part A Buoy), as detailed in the Specification | Pass/Fail | quality | — |
| AC6 -2 (Two) x Integrated, Wiped Optical Sensors, capable of delivering Nitrate measurements (1 to be integrated on each Lot 1 Part A Buoy), as detailed in the Specification | Pass/Fail | quality | — |
| AC7 - Software System/Package | 19.8 Percent | quality | — |
| AC8 - Supply, Delivery and Quality Control | 10.2 Percent | quality | — |
| AC9 - Total Contract Price | 70 Percent | price | — |
| AC1 - Compliance with the Specification Schedule | Pass/Fail | quality | — |
| AC2 - Provision of a Technical Brochure and/or Supporting Technical Documentation | Pass/Fail | quality | — |
| AC3 - Total Contract Price | 100 Percent | price | — |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
N/A
As per Tender documentation.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 2 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supply, Delivery, Support and Maintenance of 5 Data Buoys and Associated Instruments | £494k | complete |
| 2 | Supply, Delivery and Software Support of Seven (7) stand-alone Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Loggers | £136k | complete |