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title: "DAERA - CAFRE - The Supply, delivery and installation of Equine Dressage Simulators for CAFRE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059207"
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published: "2025-10-29"
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# DAERA - CAFRE - The Supply, delivery and installation of Equine Dressage Simulators for CAFRE

Buyer: COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059207

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## Summary

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), part of the Northern Irish Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has completed the procurement process to source, deliver, and install equine dressage simulators at its Enniskillen Campus. The procurement process, conducted via an open procedure and guided by UK Public Contracts Regulations applicable to Northern Ireland, culminated in a pending contract award to Racewood Limited. The project involves fulfilling the delivery by 6 February 2026, with a potential contract period extending to 2031 through optional annual extensions. This project in the simulators category represents a strategic investment into the practical equine teaching facilities at CAFRE, underscoring the campus’s commitment to excellence in equine education.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of advanced training equipment, particularly those specialising in simulators for equine applications. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this sector might find significant growth prospects through such government contracts, especially when they can demonstrate adherence to quality and technical standards as specified in the procurement documentation. The focus on electronic submissions via eTendersNI highlights the importance of digital readiness and compliance with current public procurement practices. Engaging with such tenders not only opens new revenue streams but also enhances a firm's credentials and market presence in the niche of educational simulators.

## Notice

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is an integral part of DAERA. CAFRE Enniskillen Campus has a wide range of practical equine teaching facilities to accommodate equine breeding, equitation and racing enterprises, a farriery unit and a student horse livery. CAFRE requires a Supplier to supply, deliver and install two new Dressage Horse Simulators by 6th February 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 4 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069354-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,010 |
| Lots value | £153,010 |
| Awards value | £137,940 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION; THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL ENTERPRISE (CAFRE) |
| Locality | ANTRIM |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT41 4PS |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | RACEWOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34150000 - Simulators
- 34152000 - Training simulators

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 12:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069354-2025
- 2 Sep 2025 at 10:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053101-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069354-2025
  29th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053101-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.racewood.com
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.cafre.ac.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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