AwardedAwarded 17 April 2026

ID 6385073 DAERA Inland Fisheries - Movanagher Fish Farm and River Bush Salmon Station Fish Food

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) · Central government

In brief

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) awarded food and drink work to Biomar Limited on 17 April 2026.

The notice gives a value of £900,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 2 April 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Inland Fisheries (a branch within The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) wished to establish a contract for the provision of the supply of Fish Food for both the Fish Farm and the Salmon Research Station. This Contract comprises of 2 Lots, details of which are set out below: Lot 1: Freshwater Trout fish diet for Movanagher Fish Farm Lot 2: Salmon feed diet for River Bush Salmon Station Each Lot was evaluated and awarded independently of each other. There was no restrictions on the number of lots a Supplier can bid for or be awarded. Suppliers were to ensure that if they are bidding for multiple Lots that they have the capacity to deliver the services in the event that they are successful in more than one Lot. Each Lot under this Contract is awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) with a single supplier awarded each Lot. Suppliers can refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract. The estimated usage figures found within the Pricing Schedule were based on historical data and do not guarantee a minimum demand or uptake; actual usage may fluctuate upwards or downwards. Given this it is difficult to quantify an exact figure, however the estimated value for the combination of both lots is £900,000 (ex VAT). This does not cover any price reviews.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1. Freshwater Trout Fish Diet for Movanagher Fish Farm
2 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
What this lot covers

Supply and delivery of Trout fish food to Movanagher Fish Farm, 152 Vow Road, Artnagross, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 7NT, Northern Ireland. The specfication sets out the different type of fish food required.

Food and drink supplies£700,000
Lot 2. Salmon Feed Diet for River Bush Salmon Station
2 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
What this lot covers

Supply and delivery of Salmon fish food to River Bush Salmon Station, 21 Church Street, Bushmills, Co Antrim, BT51 3TW, Northern Ireland. The specfication sets out the different type of fish food required.

Food and drink supplies£200,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Biomar LimitedLot 1. Freshwater Trout Fish Diet for Movanagher Fish Farm, Lot 2. Salmon Feed Diet for River Bush Salmon Station£900,000
Awarded 2 April 2026
18 April 2026 to 17 April 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 011758-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 030996-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 041234-2026

About the buyer

  1. Nutritional Products Framework

    Belfast Health & Social Care TrustNorthern IrelandFood and drink supplies

    OpenNew28 days left5 lotsFramework

    £9.26mframework ceiling

From notice 011758-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 February 2026, last updated 5 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.