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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

Awarded to Mclane Research Laboratories Inc

Agri-Food and BioSciences Institute(buyer)

Published
Published 16 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 16 July 2026

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Overview

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute seeks supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a flow cytometry-based plankton imaging system capable of high-resolution imaging and automated morphological analysis of marine plankton and suspended particulates for the SEUPB PEACEPLUS-funded ACCLIMATISE project. The procurement includes all necessary hardware, software, accessories, and consumables, comprehensive warranty coverage, reactive repair support, and on-site operator training for AFBI staff. The estimated value is £189,293 and the submission deadline has passed (16 July 2026).

Contracting authority

  • Agri-Food and BioSciences Institute

    Procuring entity

    Belfast, United Kingdom

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  • 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

    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.

    £189,293Won by Mclane Research Laboratories Inc

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£189,293
Procedure
Open
Published
16 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)Flow-measuring equipmentFlowmetersCytometers

Award outcome

Awarded value
£189,293
Award date
20 August 2026
Contract period
— → 20 August 2027
Winner
  • Mclane Research Laboratories Inc

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    24 August 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    16 June 2026

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