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title: "ID 6511316 DAERA - NIFHA - Ardglass Ice plant refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d201"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# ID 6511316 DAERA - NIFHA - Ardglass Ice plant refurbishment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d201

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is overseeing the open procurement process for the refurbishment of the ice manufacturing facilities at Ardglass, as part of its role in managing the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority. This contract, with an estimated gross value of £720,000, falls under the goods category and involves industry sectors such as agricultural and industrial machinery. It encompasses electrical equipment and apparatus. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 19th August 2026, and the contract period expected to commence on 21st September 2026 and run until 20th September 2027. Businesses can submit tenders electronically, and site visits are scheduled for 31st July 2026 in Ardglass, Northern Ireland. 

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying electrical and industrial machinery. Companies adept in refurbishment projects, especially those offering advanced electrical and agricultural solutions, will find this contract appealing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability conditions favouring such businesses. By leveraging this opportunity, businesses can enhance their portfolios while contributing to the vital infrastructure supporting Northern Ireland's fisheries sector. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent bidding process, fostering fair competition to secure a contract with a notable government authority.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) is an executive Non-Departmental Public Body, established in 1973 and sponsored by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). NIFHA has the statutory obligation to improve, manage and maintain the three fishery harbours and harbour estates of Ardglass, Kilkeel and Portavogie. One of the key services provided is the commercial supply of ice to fishing vessels. NIFHA wishes to establish a contract for the refurbishment of the ice manufacturing facilities at Ardglass. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract. NIFHA are facilitating site visits in Ardglass on 31st July 2026. Further information is available in the Instructions to Tenderers document.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Supplier must provide 1 year's warranty post successful commissioning of the system as part of the Contract. There are two optional warranty periods of up to 12 months on each occasion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069749-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | ARDGLASS |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT30 7TZ |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 12:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069749-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069749-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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