Awarded contract

ID 6020932 DAERA - CAFRE - Horticulture Pilot Scheme

Details

Buyer: College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
Supplier(s): RSK ADAS Ltd
Value: £5,020,000
Duration: 4 years
Topic: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Published: 9 February 2026
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender 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. ## Contract award Title: ID 6020932 DAERA - CAFRE - Horticulture Pilot Scheme

Timeline

Completed: Award published9 February 2026
Current notice
Completed: Award date9 February 2026
Next: Contract expiry date30 April 2030in 3 years

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