The Department for Regional Development is responsible for the maintenance and development of the transport infrastructure and services that are vital for everyone in Northern Ireland: including our roads and footpaths, water and sewerage networks, and public transport services. This includes responsibility for two ferry services: one between Ballycastle and Rathlin Island and the other across Strangford Lough.

Purpose of the Project

The Department wishes to appoint a service provider to advise and provide project management support for two new ferries: one across Strangford Lough and one to Rathlin Island. This will include developing, the design specifications for the two vessels as well as overseeing the procurement, construction, testing and delivery of the two vessels.