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DAERA - CAFRE - Lease of 5 Agricultural Tractors and 3 Material Handlers

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 11:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 May 2026 at 12:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 16:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) for the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) aimed at leasing five agricultural tractors and three material handlers has concluded. The procurement, governed by the Northern Irish devolved regulations, was carried out under the open procedure method and included multiple lots, all of which have been awarded. The equipment will primarily be used for student and industry training and must be delivered to several specific locations at the Greenmount Campus. This procurement was divided into eight lots, with awards finalised on 3rd June 2026. The overall procurement process reflects the central government's objective of enhancing educational facilities by providing modern machinery to agricultural students.

This tender specifically offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural machinery sector. Businesses like Cowan Bros. NI Ltd and William Bell Tractors Ltd, which specialise in agricultural machinery and tractor parts, were successful bidders for some of the lots. Such an arrangement is particularly beneficial for firms seeking to expand their market presence or collaborate with public sector entities. The procurement highlights the need for suppliers to meet stringent technical specifications, emphasising quality and the ability to manage contract deliverables effectively, making it a lucrative prospect for organisations adept in providing high-performance agricultural solutions. The comprehensive procurement strategy ensures a wide range of suppliers have the opportunity to provide their machinery, fostering sector growth and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAERA - CAFRE - Lease of 5 Agricultural Tractors and 3 Material Handlers

Notice Description

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) - College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has a requirement for leasing 5 Agricultural Tractors and 3 Material Handlers. The equipment will be used for the dual purpose of student and industry training and general farm work and must be delivered to Greenmount Campus Machinery and Buildings Centre, Greenmount Campus Dairy Development Centre, Greenmount Campus Beef and Sheep Development Centre (Abbey Farm). Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract(s).

Lot Information

Lot 1A Tractor: 4 cylinders

Lot 1A Tractors: 4 cylinders.

Lot 1B Tractor: 6 cylinders

Lot 1B Tractors: 6 cylinders.

Lot 1C Tractor: 4 cylinders

Lot 1C Tractors: 4 cylinders.

Lot 1D Tractor: 4 cylinders

Lot 1D Tractors: 4 cylinders.

Lot 1E Tractor: 4 cylinders

Lot 1E Tractors: 4 cylinders.

Lot 2A Material Handler: 4 cylinders

Lot 2A Material Handlers: 4 cylinders.

Lot 2B Material Handler: 4 cylinders

Lot 2B Material Handlers: 4 cylinders.

Lot 2C Material Handler: 4 cylinders

Lot 2C Material Handlers: 4 cylinders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052216-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16700000 - Tractors

16810000 - Parts of agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£364,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£364,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£339,107 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£339,107 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-03-20

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

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 4PS
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
4
Supplier Names

COWAN BROS. NI LTD

WILLIAM BELL TRACTORS LTD

STEPHEN W MOORE LIMITED

NORTHERN LIFT TRUCKS N.I. LTD

Further Information

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