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DAERA Inland Fisheries - Movanagher Fish Farm and River Bush Salmon Station Fish Food

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 13:53

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland has concluded a procurement process for the supply of fish food to Movanagher Fish Farm and River Bush Salmon Station. The process, managed by the CPD - Supplies & Service Division, involved an open procedure under Northern Irish devolved regulations, focusing on the goods category. Located in Belfast, this procurement was finalised with the status marked as complete, with two lots awarded independently. The contract, valued at £900,000 excluding VAT and with an estimated gross amount of £1,080,000, started on 18 April 2026 and is set to last until 17 April 2029, with potential extensions. The award was announced on 2 April 2026, following a tender submission deadline of 9 March 2026 and an award period closure on 23 March 2026. The contract includes options for two one-year extensions, enhancing its long-term appeal to contractors.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that supply prepared animal feeds, particularly in the fish food sector. Large-scale suppliers, such as BIOMAR LIMITED, with experience in delivering high-quality feed suitable for specific aquatic environments, could benefit greatly from this contract. Given the open procurement method and the evaluation based on the Most Advantageous Tender, various suppliers could find it advantageous to bid, particularly those specialising in niche markets such as freshwater and salmon feed diets. The estimated contract value and the possibility of extensions are appealing for scalable growth, while the focus on cost and quality criteria offers a competitive edge to SMEs proficient in supply chain management and contract control.

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Notice Title

DAERA Inland Fisheries - Movanagher Fish Farm and River Bush Salmon Station Fish Food

Notice Description

Inland Fisheries (a branch within The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) wished to establish a contract for the provision of the supply of Fish Food for both the Fish Farm and the Salmon Research Station. This Contract comprises of 2 Lots, details of which are set out below: Lot 1: Freshwater Trout fish diet for Movanagher Fish Farm Lot 2: Salmon feed diet for River Bush Salmon Station Each Lot was evaluated and awarded independently of each other. There was no restrictions on the number of lots a Supplier can bid for or be awarded. Suppliers were to ensure that if they are bidding for multiple Lots that they have the capacity to deliver the services in the event that they are successful in more than one Lot. Each Lot under this Contract is awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) with a single supplier awarded each Lot. Suppliers can refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract. The estimated usage figures found within the Pricing Schedule were based on historical data and do not guarantee a minimum demand or uptake; actual usage may fluctuate upwards or downwards. Given this it is difficult to quantify an exact figure, however the estimated value for the combination of both lots is PS900,000 (ex VAT). This does not cover any price reviews.

Lot Information

Lot 1. Freshwater Trout Fish Diet for Movanagher Fish Farm

Supply and delivery of Trout fish food to Movanagher Fish Farm, 152 Vow Road, Artnagross, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 7NT, Northern Ireland. The specfication sets out the different type of fish food required.

Renewal: there are options to extend for a further two periods of up to and including 1 year each.

Lot 2. Salmon Feed Diet for River Bush Salmon Station

Supply and delivery of Salmon fish food to River Bush Salmon Station, 21 Church Street, Bushmills, Co Antrim, BT51 3TW, Northern Ireland. The specfication sets out the different type of fish food required.

Renewal: there are options to extend for a further two periods of up to and including 1 year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030996-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15710000 - Prepared animal feeds for farm and other animals

15711000 - Fish food

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICE DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOMAR

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