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title: "T25-052BUS Tender for Provision of Ships and Boats for Foyle Maritime Festival 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050b1d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-01"
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# T25-052BUS Tender for Provision of Ships and Boats for Foyle Maritime Festival 2026

Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050b1d

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## Summary

Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for the provision of ships and boats to be part of the Foyle Maritime Festival 2026. This open procurement process is underway, targeting companies capable of supplying recreational and cultural services in the maritime sector. The festival is set to take place from 25th to 28th June 2026 in Derry, UK, subject to confirmation by 30th May 2025. Submissions must be made electronically via eTendersNI by 12:00 on 30th May 2025. The tender, part of a below-threshold open competition, promises a contract period from 2nd June 2025 to 31st July 2026, carrying an estimated value of £60,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the shipbuilding and maritime service industries, particularly those experienced in providing ships and boats for large-scale events. Participating in such an internationally acclaimed festival can propel business visibility, foster new partnerships, and enhance reputation in both local and broader markets. The opportunity is well-suited for companies that can assure high-quality services aligning with the cultural and recreational aspects of this prestigious festival. The tender could serve as a gateway for expanding business growth within the UK and Ireland maritime sectors.

## Notice

Derry City and Strabane District Council invites suitably qualified companies/agents to tender for the provision of Ships and Boats to participate in the Foyle Maritime Festival (FMF) 2026. The festival will take place over 4 days next summer, running from Thursday 25th until Sunday 28th June 2026 (subject to confirmation by 30 May 2025). Renowned as one of the largest maritime events to occur in Ireland and the UK, this bi-annual event attracted approximately 135,000 attendees when it last occurred in 2024, appealing to local, regional, national and international visitors. Your submission must be submitted via eTendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018316-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 7NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Northland |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34510000 - Ships
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 10:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018316-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018316-2025
  1st May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derrystrabane.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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