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23 Jul 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is overseeing the open procurement process for the refurbishment of the ice manufacturing facilities at Ardglass, as part of its role in managing the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority. This contract, with an estimated gross value of £720,000, falls under the goods category and involves industry sectors such as agricultural and industrial machinery. It encompasses electrical equipment and apparatus. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 19th August 2026, and the contract period expected to commence on 21st September 2026 and run until 20th September 2027. Businesses can submit tenders electronically, and site visits are scheduled for 31st July 2026 in Ardglass, Northern Ireland.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying electrical and industrial machinery. Companies adept in refurbishment projects, especially those offering advanced electrical and agricultural solutions, will find this contract appealing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability conditions favouring such businesses. By leveraging this opportunity, businesses can enhance their portfolios while contributing to the vital infrastructure supporting Northern Ireland's fisheries sector. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent bidding process, fostering fair competition to secure a contract with a notable government authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 6511316 DAERA - NIFHA - Ardglass Ice plant refurbishment

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) is an executive Non-Departmental Public Body, established in 1973 and sponsored by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). NIFHA has the statutory obligation to improve, manage and maintain the three fishery harbours and harbour estates of Ardglass, Kilkeel and Portavogie. One of the key services provided is the commercial supply of ice to fishing vessels. NIFHA wishes to establish a contract for the refurbishment of the ice manufacturing facilities at Ardglass. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract. NIFHA are facilitating site visits in Ardglass on 31st July 2026. Further information is available in the Instructions to Tenderers document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Supplier must provide 1 year's warranty post successful commissioning of the system as part of the Contract. There are two optional warranty periods of up to 12 months on each occasion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d201
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069749-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 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
ARDGLASS
Postcode
BT30 7TZ
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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