Tender

Supply of New Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) for Waterways Ireland

WATERWAYS IRELAND

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

Waterways Ireland, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, is inviting tenders for the supply of a multi-purpose Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). The tender is active and has its focus on the 'Ships and Boats' industry category, aimed at supporting navigation inspections, surveys, and dignitary trips within the Lower and Upper Lough Erne in Enniskillen, United Kingdom. The open competition procurement method highlights the below-threshold value of £168,000 GBP. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 2 March 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 23 February 2026. This process is currently in the Tender stage, and the full contract period is projected to be from 30 April to 31 December 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses skilled in the manufacturing and supply of advanced marine vessels, particularly those experienced in providing Rigid Inflatable Boats suitable for intricate operational profiles. Suppliers who can meet the stipulated cost and quality criteria under the weighted award conditions would find this tender advantageous. Companies capable of delivering durable, versatile boats that fit the operational needs detailed by Waterways Ireland will benefit significantly, opening a pathway for growth in government-aligned projects and expanding their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of New Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) for Waterways Ireland

Notice Description

A multi-purpose Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) that will fulfil the following Vessel Operational Profile Navigation Inspections & Surveys Dignitary Trips, Wildlife Expert Transport Vessel to vessel relocation by way of towing The primary function of the RIB is Inspectorate patrolling of Lower and Upper Lough Erne, for the Waterways Ireland Inspectorate Warden based on the Erne Navigation in Enniskillen.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004016-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34520000 - Boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATERWAYS IRELAND
Contact Name
Procurement Unit
Contact Email
procurement@waterwaysireland.org
Contact Phone
02866323004

Buyer Location

Locality
ENNISKILLEN
Postcode
BT74 7JY
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)
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Rossorry
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Further Information

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