---
title: "DFI - Rathlin Island Ferry Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ee6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION"
published: "2025-08-27"
---

# DFI - Rathlin Island Ferry Service

Buyer: CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ee6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) seeking a provider for the Rathlin Island Ferry Service, falling under marine services. The buying organisation is the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, and the procurement category is services. This tender is specifically located within the UK region. The procurement process has moved to the award stage, with Dunverty Ltd being awarded the contract on 27th August 2025. This service contract spans a duration of 1,080 days. The contract's value has been amended to £5,250,000 due to unforeseen circumstances requiring an extension of service. The initial contract began on 11th January 2023, indicating a continuation and extension beyond the original period.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale marine service providers who are equipped to manage ferry operations. Businesses that specialise in marine transport, have a robust operational framework, and can navigate regulatory compliance within the UK market will find this contract advantageous. It offers a long-term engagement with the possibility of extending the contract further, enhancing business stability and development in the sector. Furthermore, the modification of the contract value demonstrates potential for increased economic activity and resource deployment in servicing Rathlin Island's transportation needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051731-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DUNAVERTY; DUNVERTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 15:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051731-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:263581-2016:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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