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Tender: Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Imaging Flow‑Cytometry System for Shipboard Phytoplankton Analysis – AFBI (ACCLIMATISE Project)

Released 5 months ago

Closed16 Jul 2026
Est. valueEstimate£50K to £180K
LocationNorthern Ireland
AgencyCPD - Supplies and Services Division
SourceeTendersNI
CategoryResearch & Development
Submissions closedClosed Thu, 16 July 2026

About

AFBI is seeking a supplier for the 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 tender is published by CPD - Supplies and Services Division as an open/competitive opportunity with flexible tender submission and a submission deadline of 16/07/2026 15:00:00.

Insight

This tender could be valuable for manufacturers or suppliers of imaging flow‑cytometry and marine scientific instrumentation with experience in shipboard installations. Key considerations include shipboard installation and commissioning logistics, ensuring the system meets automated phytoplankton analysis needs for the ACCLIMATISE project, and meeting the tender closing date.

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