Tender

T25-052BUS Tender for Provision of Ships and Boats for Foyle Maritime Festival 2026

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

01 May 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for the provision of ships and boats to be part of the Foyle Maritime Festival 2026. This open procurement process is underway, targeting companies capable of supplying recreational and cultural services in the maritime sector. The festival is set to take place from 25th to 28th June 2026 in Derry, UK, subject to confirmation by 30th May 2025. Submissions must be made electronically via eTendersNI by 12:00 on 30th May 2025. The tender, part of a below-threshold open competition, promises a contract period from 2nd June 2025 to 31st July 2026, carrying an estimated value of £60,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the shipbuilding and maritime service industries, particularly those experienced in providing ships and boats for large-scale events. Participating in such an internationally acclaimed festival can propel business visibility, foster new partnerships, and enhance reputation in both local and broader markets. The opportunity is well-suited for companies that can assure high-quality services aligning with the cultural and recreational aspects of this prestigious festival. The tender could serve as a gateway for expanding business growth within the UK and Ireland maritime sectors.

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Notice Title

T25-052BUS Tender for Provision of Ships and Boats for Foyle Maritime Festival 2026

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council invites suitably qualified companies/agents to tender for the provision of Ships and Boats to participate in the Foyle Maritime Festival (FMF) 2026. The festival will take place over 4 days next summer, running from Thursday 25th until Sunday 28th June 2026 (subject to confirmation by 30 May 2025). Renowned as one of the largest maritime events to occur in Ireland and the UK, this bi-annual event attracted approximately 135,000 attendees when it last occurred in 2024, appealing to local, regional, national and international visitors. Your submission must be submitted via eTendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018316-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34510000 - Ships

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

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