Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd2-6cda-72a5-964c-f70edde164ab/supply-of-new-rigid-inflatable-boat-rib-for-waterways-ireland

closed GB open procedure

# Supply of New Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) for Waterways Ireland

[Waterways Ireland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/waterways-ireland)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

16 Jan 2026

Deadline

Closed

2 Mar 2026

## Who can bid

- Below-threshold contract

    Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts).

    [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85)
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

A multi-purpose Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) that will fulfil the following Vessel Operational Profile

### Navigation Inspections & Surveys

### Dignitary Trips, Wildlife Expert Transport

### Vessel to vessel relocation by way of towing

The primary function of the RIB is Inspectorate patrolling of Lower and Upper Lough Erne, for the Waterways Ireland Inspectorate Warden based on the Erne Navigation in Enniskillen.

## CPV classification

Ships and boats Boats

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0607eb-2026-01-16T15:36:38Z

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0607eb-2026-01-16T15:36:38Z)

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