ID 6639115 - DAERA - NIEA and DfI Rivers - Habitat Improvement Works using Truxor Amphibious Vehicle
The contract covers specialist habitat and wetland improvement works using a Truxor amphibious vehicle for the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), an agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in coordination with the Department for Infrastructure’s Rivers Directorate. The supplier will provide machinery-based management of wetlands and watercourse environments across NIEA-managed properties, including National Nature Reserves and sites designated as Areas of Special Scientific Interest, Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas, supporting favourable conservation status and sustainable watercourse management. The estimated contract value is £295,000, with services required over a five-year period. Delivery will take place in Northern Ireland, within the UK. The critical qualification is the demonstrated ability to deliver specialist wetland management services using Truxor amphibious machinery in accordance with the detailed specification.
Buyer: Northern Ireland Environment Agency. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £295k
- Bids close: 6 Nov 2026
- Location: Northern Ireland, Belfast
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 3 Dec 2026 to 2 Dec 2031
- Category: Repair and maintenance services (50000000)
From the official notice
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is an agency within the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). As part of its remit, NIEA manages a suite of properties through their Regional Operations team (RO) including National Nature Reserves which have been designated as Areas of Special Scientific Interest (ASSIs) through UK legislation and as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protected Areas (SPAs) Designated and protected by European legislation for their significant habitat value. NIEA has a responsibility for the management of these sites to ensure that they are under favourable management with a view to attaining and remaining in favourable conservation status. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Rivers Directorate is a key branch within the Department for Infrastructure, dedicated to managing and overseeing Northern Ireland's watercourses and flood risk management. DfI Rivers plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of the region's watercourse infrastructure. NIEA wishes to appoint a supplier to provide specialist wetland management services using Truxor machinery. This contract will be for a period of five years. Suppliers should refer to the Specification for full details of the requirements.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 6 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £295k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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