ID 6020932 DAERA - CAFRE - Horticulture Pilot Scheme
About This Opportunity
Award by College of Agriculture (United Kingdom, agriculture & food security): ID 6020932 DAERA - CAFRE. Awarded to RSK ADAS Limited (GBP 5.0M, Feb 2026).
This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security sector, with a focus on Crop Production. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the agriculture and food security sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), were seeking to appoint a Supplier to design, administer and deliver the professional support element of the Horticulture Pilot Scheme, an initiative which aims to stimulate growth within Northern Ireland’s (NI’s) horticulture industry. The Pilot Horticulture Scheme is a key component of DAERA’s Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP), which encompasses a range of strategic measures designed to support the long-term development and sustainability of the production horticulture industry in Northern Ireland. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables and requirements of this contract. Neither CPD nor the Buyer can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract.
Note the Contract value included within this notice is the maximum value and is included for information only. The final number of growers per pilot scheme is not finalised.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 27, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: 017942-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 017942-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to RSK ADAS Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
RSK ADAS Limited was awarded the contract for £5,020,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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