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DAC 03/26 Purchase of FlowCam Cyano

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Buyer Address: 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom

Contact Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk

Buyer Name: CPD - Supplies & Services Division

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
170000.0 GBP
Published
06 Feb 2026, 16:59
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
12 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
11 Feb 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Planet Ocean Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The equipment is required to improve monitoring of cyanobacteria (blue green algae) in bathing waters and other recreational sites.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Purchase of FlowCam Cyano

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