How to win: ID 6511316 DAERA - NIFHA - Ardglass Ice plant refurbishment

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The Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) is an executive Non-Departmental Public Body, established in 1973 and sponsored by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). NIFHA has the statutory obligation to improve, manage and maintain the three fishery harbours and harbour estates of Ardglass, Kilkeel and Portavogie. One of the key services provided is the commercial supply of ice to fishing vessels. NIFHA wishes to establish a contract for the refurbishment of the ice manufacturing facilities at Ardglass. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract. NIFHA are facilitating site visits in Ardglass on 31st July 2026. Further information is available in the Instructions to Tenderers document.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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• ✓Start early: it closes 19 August 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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