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DAERA - CAFRE SERVICING, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 17:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 May 2026 at 10:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 17:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "DAERA - CAFRE SERVICING, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY" was executed by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on behalf of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). It involved an open procedure procurement method for services in the agricultural machinery maintenance industry category, taking place in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The tender process, which was announced and managed by the CPD - Supplies and Services Division, commenced with site visits on 2nd and 3rd April 2026, and submissions concluded on 22nd April 2026. The procurement has progressed to the award and contract stages, with a contract signed on 12th June 2026, set to be active from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2029, with potential extensions until 2031. The awarded contract, valued at £250,000, was successfully secured by A.J. Armstrong and Sons Ltd.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in servicing, repairing, and maintaining agricultural machinery. Given the project involves multiple locations within Antrim and Glenwherry, companies with a robust logistical and operational framework will find it strategic. The open procedure nature of this tender encourages broader participation and competitiveness, while the potential for contract extensions offers longer-term business prospects, fostering stable growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAERA - CAFRE SERVICING, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY

Notice Description

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) (The Buyer) on behalf of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) requires a contract for the provision of servicing, repair and maintenance of agricultural machinery to Greenmount Campus, Antrim, Abbey Farm, Antrim and to CAFRE Hill Farm, Glenwherry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year each to be availed off at the Buyers discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063008-2026
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

16 - Agricultural machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

16810000 - Parts of agricultural machinery

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-11

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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A.J. Armstrong & Sons Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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