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DAERA - CAFRE - The Supply, delivery and installation of Equine Dressage Simulators for CAFRE

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL ENTERPRISE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 12:55

Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), part of the Northern Irish Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has completed the procurement process to source, deliver, and install equine dressage simulators at its Enniskillen Campus. The procurement process, conducted via an open procedure and guided by UK Public Contracts Regulations applicable to Northern Ireland, culminated in a pending contract award to Racewood Limited. The project involves fulfilling the delivery by 6 February 2026, with a potential contract period extending to 2031 through optional annual extensions. This project in the simulators category represents a strategic investment into the practical equine teaching facilities at CAFRE, underscoring the campus’s commitment to excellence in equine education.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of advanced training equipment, particularly those specialising in simulators for equine applications. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this sector might find significant growth prospects through such government contracts, especially when they can demonstrate adherence to quality and technical standards as specified in the procurement documentation. The focus on electronic submissions via eTendersNI highlights the importance of digital readiness and compliance with current public procurement practices. Engaging with such tenders not only opens new revenue streams but also enhances a firm's credentials and market presence in the niche of educational simulators.

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Notice Title

DAERA - CAFRE - The Supply, delivery and installation of Equine Dressage Simulators for CAFRE

Notice Description

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is an integral part of DAERA. CAFRE Enniskillen Campus has a wide range of practical equine teaching facilities to accommodate equine breeding, equitation and racing enterprises, a farriery unit and a student horse livery. CAFRE requires a Supplier to supply, deliver and install two new Dressage Horse Simulators by 6th February 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 4 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059207
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069354-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,010 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£153,010 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£137,940 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL ENTERPRISE (CAFRE)

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 4PS
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RACEWOOD

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