ID 6385073 DAERA Inland Fisheries - Movanagher Fish Farm and River Bush Salmon Station Fish Food
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - DAERAEstimated Value
Up to £900,000
Deadline
9 March 2026
Published
5 May 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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. 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.
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Freshwater 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
Additional details
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.
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Award Details
BIOMAR LIMITED
£900,000
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Anderson Spratt Group Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 24 Apr 2026ends 31 Mar 2028£750,000
total awarded
- 2
Veterinary Resources (NI) LTD
1 contract wonlatest 25 Aug 2026ends 7 Sept 2029£2m
total awarded
- 3
Withheld Section94 supplier
1 contract wonlatest 25 Jun 2026ends 7 Jul 2029£300,000
total awarded
- 4
A.J. Armstrong and Sons Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 29 May 2026ends 10 Jun 2029£250,000
total awarded
- 5
SkillSet Ltd.
1 contract wonlatest 3 Mar 2026ends 17 Mar 2029£255,900
total awarded
Anderson Spratt Group Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsKey Dates
Published
5 May 2026
Submission deadline
9 March 2026
Notice type
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Source
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