DAERA - CAFRE - Lease of 5 Agricultural Tractors and 3 Material Handlers
Description: 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).
Summary: The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) through the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is initiating a tender for the lease of five agricultural tractors and three material handlers, designated for educational and farm purposes at Greenmount Campus in Northern Ireland. This procurement falls under the category of goods and involves the open procedure method. The tender encompasses several lots, including tractors and material handlers, and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with deadlines for enquiries concluding on 14 April 2026, and submission closing on 22 April 2026. Award decisions are expected by 19 May 2026, with contracts spanning from December 2026 to November 2029.