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AFBI - Supply and Delivery of Transmissibile Spongiform Encephalopathy Rapid Test Kits

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) · Central government

In brief

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is looking for suppliers for medical supplies work (Northern Ireland).

The estimated value is £600,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 4 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 3pm, Monday 23 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
3pm, Monday 16 November 2026
Bids by
3pm, Monday 23 November 2026

How bids are scored

AC1 - Compliance with the Specification – Minimum Functional Requirements · AC2 - Technical Brochure / Supporting Technical Documentation · AC3 - Implementation, Equipment Installation and Training · AC4 - Technical Support, Equipment Maintenance and Business Continuity · AC5 - Contract and Account Management · AC6 - Total Contract price

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 15 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around July 2033.

What the notice says

The Agri-food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires a Supplier to supply and deliver Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) rapid test kits that are of a test format currently approved by the European Commission in accordance with Regulation (EC) 999/2001 for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. The Supplier must supply, deliver and maintain any equipment required to conduct the TSE rapid test for the period of the Contract, as well as providing technical support for the test method and equipment.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 3pm, Monday 16 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Monday 23 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 098937-2026

About the buyer

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)Last 12 months

Procurements

13

Awards

12

Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies

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From notice 098937-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.