Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd0-ea16-702c-9be5-04cfc7617fd8/id-6221637-afbi-supply-delivery-software-support-and-warranty-of-integrate awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ID 6221637 - AFBI - Supply, Delivery, Software Support and Warranty of Integrated Freshwater Data Buoys and Monitoring Hardware [Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute](https://tendernation.io/buyers/agri-food-and-biosciences-institute) Estimated value £629,620 Published 3 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 16 Jan 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 2 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Telemetry equipment Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television Sensors Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Environmental services Nitrates and phosphates pollution assessment Phosphates pollution assessment Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services Marker buoys Buoy maintenance services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05f722-2026-03-03T14:38:56Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05f722-2026-03-03T14:38:56Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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