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DAERA - The inspection, maintenance, servicing and repair of boats, associated trailers and outboard engines for EMFG Inland Fisheries

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 May 2026 at 17:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Apr 2026 at 14:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 11:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland has completed a procurement process for the inspection, maintenance, servicing, and repair of boats, associated trailers, and outboard engines for EMFG Inland Fisheries. The contracting authority, located in Belfast, operates under Northern Irish devolved regulations. Initiated as an open procurement method, the tender aimed to ensure the safe and compliant operation of its vessel fleet across Northern Ireland. The award stage was completed with McAleese Marine appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £540,000, commenced on 6th May 2026 and will run through 5th May 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, specifically those focusing on marine and related equipment. It is particularly suited for SMEs in the maritime maintenance industry, as evidenced by the successful bid from McAleese Marine, a small to medium-sized enterprise. This procurement underscores the importance of cost-effectiveness and quality management in service delivery, making it a valuable avenue for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, specifically under the stringent regulations governing Northern Irish fisheries operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAERA - The inspection, maintenance, servicing and repair of boats, associated trailers and outboard engines for EMFG Inland Fisheries

Notice Description

DAERA Inland Fisheries, part of the Environment, Marine and Fisheries Group, operates a fleet of vessels, trailers and outboard engines across Northern Ireland to support statutory duties under the Fisheries Act (NI) 1966, including protecting, conserving, developing and promoting salmon and inland fisheries. These vessels must remain safe, fully operational and legally compliant with relevant Health and Safety legislation and Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) codes of practice (MGN 280, Workboat Code Edition 3, MGN 469), and are essential to the delivery of operational enforcement, monitoring and management activities. DAERA Inland Fisheries are seeking to appoint a Supplier to deliver this service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend for 2 further periods of 1 year each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065acf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040774-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 5 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Additional Buyers

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT29 4AB
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Aldergrove
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

McAleese Marine

Further Information

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