ID 6396032 - AFBI – Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Imaging Flow-Cytometry System for Automated Shipboard Phytoplankton Analysis to Support the SEUPB PEACEPLUS-Funded ACCLIMATISE Project
Agri-Food and BioSciences InstituteEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
16 July 2026
Published
16 June 2026
Type
goods
Overview
The Agri‑Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is one of the world’s leading providers of scientific research and evidence-based services to government, non-governmental, and commercial organisations. With a unique breadth of facilities and multidisciplinary scientific capability spanning agriculture, animal health, food, the environment, biosciences, and economics, AFBI undertakes a wide range of impactful research projects for both the public and private sectors.
The Fisheries and Aquatic Ecosystems Branch (FAEB) of AFBI requires the procurement of one flow cytometry-based plankton imaging system capable of high resolution imaging, optical triggering, and automated morphological analysis of marine plankton and suspended particulates. AFBI requires the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of the complete system, including all necessary hardware, software, accessories, and consumables to ensure full operational capability. Comprehensive warranty coverage, and reactive repair support are mandatory requirements, as well as the provision of on site operator training for AFBI staff to ensure effective use of the equipment post commissioning.
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AFBI (Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute) is buying a specialized flow cytometry imaging system to automatically analyze phytoplankton (marine algae) and particles in seawater samples. The supplier must deliver the complete system, install it, train staff to use it, and provide warranty and repair support. This is funded by the SEUPB PEACEPLUS program for a research project called ACCLIMATISE.
Requirements
- Supply one complete flow cytometry-based plankton imaging system
- System must be capable of high-resolution imaging
- System must have optical triggering capability
- System must perform automated morphological analysis of marine plankton and suspended particulates
- Supply all necessary hardware, software, accessories, and consumables for full operational capability
- Delivery to AFBI site
- Professional installation of the complete system
- System commissioning (testing and sign-off that it works correctly)
- Comprehensive warranty coverage (duration and terms to be confirmed in full tender)
- Reactive repair support (fast response maintenance service)
- On-site operator training for AFBI staff
- Training must enable effective post-commissioning use of equipment
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply one imaging flow-cytometry system with optical triggering and high-resolution imaging capability
- Deliver the complete system including all hardware, software, accessories, and consumables to AFBI's site
- Install the system at AFBI's facility
- Commission the system (verify it meets specifications and operates correctly)
- Provide comprehensive warranty coverage for the system
- Provide reactive repair and maintenance support after installation
- Deliver on-site operator training to AFBI staff to enable them to use the system independently
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a specialized scientific equipment tender — if you're not a manufacturer or authorized distributor of flow cytometry systems, you likely cannot bid directly, but you might partner with one as a subcontractor for installation, training, or logistics.
- 2The phrase 'complete system' means you cannot charge separately for core components — everything (hardware, software, accessories, consumables) must be included in your price to avoid disputes later.
- 3Look carefully in the full tender documents for: warranty duration (1 year? 3 years?), what 'reactive repair support' covers (response time? travel costs?), how many staff need training, and whether you supply consumables for the first year or just initially.
- 4PEACEPLUS funding has specific rules about procurement (often requiring open competition and social value considerations) — check the full tender for eligibility criteria, eligibility for non-UK/Northern Ireland suppliers, and any mandatory social value scoring.
- 5Commissioning is a formal handover process — the tender will specify what tests AFBI must pass before they accept the system and release payment, so budget time for this.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small system integrator or service provider rather than the equipment manufacturer, look for subcontracting opportunities — contact the lead bidder early to offer installation support, staff training delivery, or maintenance contracts after the warranty period ends.
- Budget for comprehensive on-site training — plan for multiple sessions to train different AFBI staff roles (equipment operators, maintenance technicians, lab managers) and provide printed manuals and video documentation so they can upskill even after you've left site.
- Ensure your warranty and repair support terms are crystal clear in your bid: specify response times (e.g., 'within 24 hours'), whether engineer travel and accommodation are included, which parts are covered, and whether you can provide a loan unit while repairs happen — vague promises will lose you points.
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Agri-Food and BioSciences InstituteKey Dates
Published
16 June 2026
Submission deadline
16 July 2026
Notice type
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Source
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