Cancelled

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) has cancelled this procurement.

The estimated value is £900,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 25 February 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) wishes 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 will comprise 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 will be evaluated and awarded independently of each other. There are no restrictions on the number of lots a Supplier can bid for or be awarded. Suppliers must 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 will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) with a single supplier awarded each Lot. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Freshwater Trout Fish Diet for Movanagher Fish Farm
25 February 2026 to 24 February 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
Salmon Feed Diet for River Bush Salmon Station
25 February 2026 to 24 February 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

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

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 085468-2025
  2. Procurement termination notice · UK12, notice 011461-2026

About the buyer

  1. Nutritional Products Framework

    Belfast Health & Social Care TrustNorthern IrelandFood and drink supplies

    OpenNew29 days left5 lotsFramework

    £9.26mframework ceiling

From notice 085468-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 22 December 2025, last updated 9 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.