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ID 5962612 - NIEA Eastern Mournes Wildfire Recovery Project

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DAERA)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 16:51

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 10:47

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has successfully concluded the NIEA Eastern Mournes Wildfire Recovery Project. The project, situated in the UK region of Belfast, focuses on developing detailed wildfire management plans for the Eastern and Western Mournes, among other locations. Initiated as a tender with the legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54, the process utilised an open procurement method. Key information includes the tender's completion status, the contract's active status from 17 January 2026 to 15 January 2029, and potential renewal options for an additional year. The undertaking was valued at £605,000, comprising services within forestry, horticultural, and environmental domains.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those focused on wildfire management, environmental impact assessments, and risk assessment services. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage the comprehensive wildfire recovery project to demonstrate their capability in providing innovative solutions for environmental safety and restoration. The open procedure encourages participation from SMEs, as evidenced by the selection of the supplier, Fundacio Pau Costa, an SME based in Spain. Engaging in such projects can aid businesses in expanding their portfolios and enhancing their credibility through collaboration with public sector initiatives.

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Notice Title

ID 5962612 - NIEA Eastern Mournes Wildfire Recovery Project

Notice Description

The Mourne Wildfire Recovery Group and the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have now appointed a qualified wildfire expert to develop three comprehensive wildfire management plans and other wildfire related work across the Eastern and Western Mournes, the Antrim Hills and Cairn / Glenshane Pass.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an optional extension period, anything up to 12-months contingency to allow for delays.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d634
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004515-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

90700000 - Environmental services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

90712500 - Environmental institution building or planning

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

90714600 - Environmental security control services

90715000 - Pollution investigation services

90715200 - Other pollution investigation services

90720000 - Environmental protection

90721000 - Environmental safety services

90721100 - Landscape protection services

90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

90731000 - Services related to air pollution

90732000 - Services related to soil pollution

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£605,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£605,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£605,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£605,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DAERA)
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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

FUNDACIO PAU COSTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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