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title: "DAERA - The inspection, maintenance, servicing and repair of boats, associated trailers and outboard engines for EMFG Inland Fisheries"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-05-04"
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# DAERA - The inspection, maintenance, servicing and repair of boats, associated trailers and outboard engines for EMFG Inland Fisheries

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065acf

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland has completed a procurement process for the inspection, maintenance, servicing, and repair of boats, associated trailers, and outboard engines for EMFG Inland Fisheries. The contracting authority, located in Belfast, operates under Northern Irish devolved regulations. Initiated as an open procurement method, the tender aimed to ensure the safe and compliant operation of its vessel fleet across Northern Ireland. The award stage was completed with McAleese Marine appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £540,000, commenced on 6th May 2026 and will run through 5th May 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, specifically those focusing on marine and related equipment. It is particularly suited for SMEs in the maritime maintenance industry, as evidenced by the successful bid from McAleese Marine, a small to medium-sized enterprise. This procurement underscores the importance of cost-effectiveness and quality management in service delivery, making it a valuable avenue for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, specifically under the stringent regulations governing Northern Irish fisheries operations.

## Notice

DAERA Inland Fisheries, part of the Environment, Marine and Fisheries Group, operates a fleet of vessels, trailers and outboard engines across Northern Ireland to support statutory duties under the Fisheries Act (NI) 1966, including protecting, conserving, developing and promoting salmon and inland fisheries. These vessels must remain safe, fully operational and legally compliant with relevant Health and Safety legislation and Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) codes of practice (MGN 280, Workboat Code Edition 3, MGN 469), and are essential to the delivery of operational enforcement, monitoring and management activities. DAERA Inland Fisheries are seeking to appoint a Supplier to deliver this service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend for 2 further periods of 1 year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040774-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 5 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS IN NORTHERN IRELAND; THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Aldergrove |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCALEESE MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

## Release History

- 4 May 2026 at 16:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040774-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 13:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034746-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 11:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016385-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040774-2026
  4th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034746-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016385-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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