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title: "DAERA - NIFHA - Dredger Refit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cc7f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DAERA / NI FISHERY HARBOUR AUTHORITY NIFHA"
published: "2021-10-07"
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# DAERA - NIFHA - Dredger Refit

Buyer: DAERA / NI FISHERY HARBOUR AUTHORITY NIFHA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cc7f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DAERA - NIFHA - Dredger Refit" is being managed by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), along with the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA). This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance related to marine equipment. Located in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, the procurement is in the active stage, with a tender period scheduled to end on 25 August 2021. The total contract value is approximately £240,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing participation from a wide array of suppliers.

This opportunity for contract work presents significant growth prospects for businesses in the marine engineering and maintenance sector, particularly those capable of performing specialized repairs to dredging vessels. Firms offering expertise in vessel repairs, upgrading services, and harbour equipment maintenance will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With the focus on compliance with contract specifications and performance monitoring, suppliers demonstrating a proven track record in quality service and reliability are likely to be competitive in the bidding process.

## Notice

DAERA/NIFHA wishes to appoint a Contractor to carry out a set of detailed specified repairs, replacements and upgrades to the hull and machinery of the Grab-hopper dredger MV Kilmourne vessel to enable the NIFHA to meet its statutory function of maintaining the water depths in the channels and basins of Ardglass, Kilkeel and Portavogie harbours. The main repairs required include: * Installation of modified transom * Installation of keel cooling in place of existing heat exchangers * Replacement of selected hull plates, members and door repairs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DAERA/NIFHA wishes to appoint a Contractor to carry out a set of detailed specified repairs, replacements and upgrades to the hull and machinery of the Grab-hopper dredger MV Kilmourne vessel to enable the NIFHA to meet its statutory function of maintaining the water depths in the channels and basins of Ardglass, Kilkeel and Portavogie harbours. The main repairs required include: * Installation of modified transom * Installation of keel cooling in place of existing heat exchangers * Replacement of selected hull plates, members and door repairs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025013-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £207,037 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DAERA / NI FISHERY HARBOUR AUTHORITY NIFHA |
| Additional buyers | DAERA/ NORTHERN IRELAND FISHERY HARBOUR AUTHORITY NIFHA |
| Locality | DOWNPATRICK |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT30 6DW |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN KEARNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 50242000 - Conversion services of ships
- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats
- 50245000 - Upgrading services of ships
- 50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services
- 50246300 - Repair and maintenance services of floating structures
- 50246400 - Repair and maintenance services of floating platforms

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025013-2021
- 26 Jul 2021 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017681-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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