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Award

12 Feb 2024 at 12:23

TenderUpdate

20 Sep 2023 at 13:06

Tender

28 Jul 2023 at 16:29

Planning

23 Nov 2022 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED has awarded a contract for Leakage Detection Services with a value of £45m, although the expected spend may vary from £32m to £45m. The procurement is for the provision of leakage detection services across Northern Ireland, split into four lots. The contract has been awarded to E McMullan Ltd and Amelio Utilities Ltd, with an initial contract period of 3 years and the option to extend for an additional 2+1+1 years.

This tender opportunity for Leakage Detection Services with NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED presents a chance for businesses in the repair and maintenance services sector. Contractors can bid for up to four lots, but the award will be limited to a maximum of two lots per contractor. The contract involves a selective procurement method, utilising a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The contract aims to supplement existing resources for detecting unreported leaks in the water distribution network across various areas in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

C1175 - Leakage Detection Services

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of leakage detection services across Northern Ireland. Through this contract, NI Water intends to appoint contractors to supplement existing in-house resources for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network. This contract is split into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Area 1 (North 1 and North 2), Lot 2 - Area 2 (East 1 and East 2), Lot 3 - Area 3 (South 1 and South 2) and Lot 4 - Area 4 (West 1 and West 2). Contractors are permitted to submit a tender response for a maximum of four lots, however, contract award will be limited to a maximum of two lots per contractor.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Area 1 (North 1 and North 2)

This contract is for the provision of leakage detection services across Northern Ireland. Through this contract, NI Water intends to appoint contractors to supplement existing inhouse resources for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network. This contract is split into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Area 1 (North 1 and North 2), Lot 2 - Area 2 (East 1 and East 2), Lot 3 - Area 3 (South 1 and South 2) and Lot 4 - Area 4 (West 1 and West 2). Contractors are permitted to submit a tender response for a maximum of four lots, however, contract award will be limited to a maximum of two lots per contractor.

Options: Initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2+1+1 years.

Renewal: Initial contract period of 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 3+1+1 years.

Lot 2 - Area 2 (East 1 and East 2)

This contract is for the provision of leakage detection services across Northern Ireland. Through this contract, NI Water intends to appoint contractors to supplement existing inhouse resources for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network. This contract is split into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Area 1 (North 1 and North 2), Lot 2 - Area 2 (East 1 and East 2), Lot 3 - Area 3 (South 1 and South 2) and Lot 4 - Area 4 (West 1 and West 2). Contractors are permitted to submit a tender response for a maximum of four lots, however, contract award will be limited to a maximum of two lots per contractor.

Options: Initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2+1+1 years.

Renewal: Initial contract period of 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 3+1+1 years.

Lot 3 - Area 3 (South 1 and South 2)

This contract is for the provision of leakage detection services across Northern Ireland. Through this contract, NI Water intends to appoint contractors to supplement existing inhouse resources for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network. This contract is split into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Area 1 (North 1 and North 2), Lot 2 - Area 2 (East 1 and East 2), Lot 3 - Area 3 (South 1 and South 2) and Lot 4 - Area 4 (West 1 and West 2). Contractors are permitted to submit a tender response for a maximum of four lots, however, contract award will be limited to a maximum of two lots per contractor.

Options: Initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2+1+1 years.

Renewal: Initial contract period of 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 3+1+1 years.

Lot 4 - Area 4 (West 1 and West 2)

This contract is for the provision of leakage detection services across Northern Ireland. Through this contract, NI Water intends to appoint contractors to supplement existing inhouse resources for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network. This contract is split into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Area 1 (North 1 and North 2), Lot 2 - Area 2 (East 1 and East 2), Lot 3 - Area 3 (South 1 and South 2) and Lot 4 - Area 4 (West 1 and West 2). Contractors are permitted to submit a tender response for a maximum of four lots, however, contract award will be limited to a maximum of two lots per contractor.

Options: Initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2+1+1 years.

Renewal: Initial contract period of 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 3+1+1 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0387a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004604-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

65000000 - Public utilities

71631430 - Leak-testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,531,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£32,531,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NI Water and its subsidiaries

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Amelio Utilities Ltd

E McMullan Ltd

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