---
title: "Supply of New Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) for Waterways Ireland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607eb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WATERWAYS IRELAND"
published: "2026-01-16"
---

# Supply of New Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) for Waterways Ireland

Buyer: WATERWAYS IRELAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607eb

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## Summary

Waterways Ireland, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, is inviting tenders for the supply of a multi-purpose Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). The tender is active and has its focus on the 'Ships and Boats' industry category, aimed at supporting navigation inspections, surveys, and dignitary trips within the Lower and Upper Lough Erne in Enniskillen, United Kingdom. The open competition procurement method highlights the below-threshold value of £168,000 GBP. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 2 March 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 23 February 2026. This process is currently in the Tender stage, and the full contract period is projected to be from 30 April to 31 December 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses skilled in the manufacturing and supply of advanced marine vessels, particularly those experienced in providing Rigid Inflatable Boats suitable for intricate operational profiles. Suppliers who can meet the stipulated cost and quality criteria under the weighted award conditions would find this tender advantageous. Companies capable of delivering durable, versatile boats that fit the operational needs detailed by Waterways Ireland will benefit significantly, opening a pathway for growth in government-aligned projects and expanding their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

A multi-purpose Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) that will fulfil the following Vessel Operational Profile Navigation Inspections & Surveys Dignitary Trips, Wildlife Expert Transport Vessel to vessel relocation by way of towing The primary function of the RIB is Inspectorate patrolling of Lower and Upper Lough Erne, for the Waterways Ireland Inspectorate Warden based on the Erne Navigation in Enniskillen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004016-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,000 |
| Lots value | £168,000 |
| 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 | WATERWAYS IRELAND |
| Locality | ENNISKILLEN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT74 7JY |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh |
| Local authority | Fermanagh and Omagh |
| Electoral ward | Rossorry |
| Westminster constituency | Fermanagh and South Tyrone |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34520000 - Boats

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 15:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004016-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004016-2026
  16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.waterwaysireland.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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