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title: "DAERA - CAFRE - Lease of 5 Agricultural Tractors and 3 Material Handlers"
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# DAERA - CAFRE - Lease of 5 Agricultural Tractors and 3 Material Handlers

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f85

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) for the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) aimed at leasing five agricultural tractors and three material handlers has concluded. The procurement, governed by the Northern Irish devolved regulations, was carried out under the open procedure method and included multiple lots, all of which have been awarded. The equipment will primarily be used for student and industry training and must be delivered to several specific locations at the Greenmount Campus. This procurement was divided into eight lots, with awards finalised on 3rd June 2026. The overall procurement process reflects the central government's objective of enhancing educational facilities by providing modern machinery to agricultural students.

This tender specifically offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural machinery sector. Businesses like Cowan Bros. NI Ltd and William Bell Tractors Ltd, which specialise in agricultural machinery and tractor parts, were successful bidders for some of the lots. Such an arrangement is particularly beneficial for firms seeking to expand their market presence or collaborate with public sector entities. The procurement highlights the need for suppliers to meet stringent technical specifications, emphasising quality and the ability to manage contract deliverables effectively, making it a lucrative prospect for organisations adept in providing high-performance agricultural solutions. The comprehensive procurement strategy ensures a wide range of suppliers have the opportunity to provide their machinery, fostering sector growth and innovation.

## Notice

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) - College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has a requirement for leasing 5 Agricultural Tractors and 3 Material Handlers. The equipment will be used for the dual purpose of student and industry training and general farm work and must be delivered to Greenmount Campus Machinery and Buildings Centre, Greenmount Campus Dairy Development Centre, Greenmount Campus Beef and Sheep Development Centre (Abbey Farm). Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract(s).

### Lot Information

Lot 1A Tractor: 4 cylinders

Lot 1A Tractors: 4 cylinders.

Lot 1B Tractor: 6 cylinders

Lot 1B Tractors: 6 cylinders.

Lot 1C Tractor: 4 cylinders

Lot 1C Tractors: 4 cylinders.

Lot 1D Tractor: 4 cylinders

Lot 1D Tractors: 4 cylinders.

Lot 1E Tractor: 4 cylinders

Lot 1E Tractors: 4 cylinders.

Lot 2A Material Handler: 4 cylinders

Lot 2A Material Handlers: 4 cylinders.

Lot 2B Material Handler: 4 cylinders

Lot 2B Material Handlers: 4 cylinders.

Lot 2C Material Handler: 4 cylinders

Lot 2C Material Handlers: 4 cylinders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052216-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2029-03-20 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £364,800 |
| Lots value | £364,800 |
| Awards value | £339,107 |
| Contracts value | £339,107 |

## 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 & SERVICES DIVISION; THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DAERA) - 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | COWAN BROS. NI; NORTHERN LIFT TRUCKS(N.I.; STEPHEN W MOORE; WILLIAM BELL TRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16700000 - Tractors
- 16810000 - Parts of agricultural machinery

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 10:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052216-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 11:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046321-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 16:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025415-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052216-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046321-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025415-2026
  19th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- 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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