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Open tender · Notice 098937-2026

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

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

Value
£600k
Closes
23 Nov 2026 (15 days)
Where
Northern Ireland
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2032

In plain English

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) wants a supplier to deliver TSE rapid test kits, approved by the European Commission, from 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2032. The supplier must also provide and maintain the testing equipment and give technical support; the estimated value is £600,000 and bids close on 23 November 2026.

Good fit for: Diagnostic or laboratory supply firms that already sell approved TSE rapid test kits and can service the equipment.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Kits must be an EU-approved test format test format currently approved by the European Commission in accordance with Regulation (EC) 999/2001
  • Must supply and maintain testing equipment for the whole contract The Supplier must supply, deliver and maintain any equipment required to conduct the TSE rapid test for the period of the Contract
  • Must provide technical support for the test and equipment providing technical support for the test method and equipment

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer 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.

Getting the documents

etendersni.gov.uk/epps (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 20 Oct 2026.

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