Award

C1247 - Electrical Inspection, Testing and Repair Services (EITR)

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2025 at 17:48

TenderUpdate

23 Dec 2024 at 11:05

Tender

21 Nov 2024 at 16:58

Planning

19 Aug 2024 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

NI Water and its subsidiaries have concluded the procurement process for their Electrical Inspection, Testing and Repair Services (EITR) contract, designed to ensure compliance with legislative requirements for electrical inspections and repairs across Northern Ireland Water sites. The procurement, categorised under services and classified as electrical services, followed an open procurement method. Significant stages include the award phase, completed on 29th May 2025, with contracts in the North West and South East regions signed on 27th May 2025. The awarded contracts amount to approximately £5 million each, and cover a contract period of two years, with the possibility of six extensions of up to 12 months each. Key suppliers for the awarded contracts include GRAHAM ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD and GR WHITE SON LTD.

These contracts offer expansive opportunities for growth in the electrical services industry, particularly for firms that specialise in electrical inspections, testing, and repairs. Businesses adept at providing professional services that ensure compliance with current electrical safety regulations, such as the Electricity at Work Regulations (NI) 1991, are well-suited for these contracts. The tender process is structured to involve multiple lots, offering chances for companies of varying sizes, including SMEs, to contribute to different geographical areas within Northern Ireland. This approach not only encourages competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery but also builds resilience across the supply chain, fostering long-term collaborations and business expansions.

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Notice Title

C1247 - Electrical Inspection, Testing and Repair Services (EITR)

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of Electrical Inspection, Testing , Repair / Safe Isolation of C1 faults and repair of C2 and C3 defects within Northern Ireland Water sites. Services required under this Contract are to enable Northern Ireland Water "the Client" to comply with current legislative requirements relating to the Electrical Inspection, Testing and Repair/making safe C1 faults and repair of C2 and C3 defects to ensure that the Client meets its statutory duties specifically but not limited to complying with the Electricity at Work Regulations NI 1991. The Contract shall include, but is not limited to: * Electrical Inspection, Testing and Repair / Safe Isolation of C1 faults and repair of C2 and C3 defects as per the current edition of BS 7671, * Provision of all statutory documentation associated with the Services. * Provision of Management Information reports. * Provision of competent professional services in relation to duties and tasks required to ensure legislative compliance for the Client's sites.

Lot Information

EITR services - North West

This Contract is for the provision of Electrical Inspection, Testing , Repair / Safe Isolation of C1 faults and repair of C2 and C3 defects within Northern Ireland Water sites. Services required under this Contract are to enable Northern Ireland Water "the Client" to comply with current legislative requirements relating to the Electrical Inspection, Testing and Repair/making safe C1 faults and repair of C2 and C3 defects to ensure that the Client meets its statutory duties specifically but not limited to complying with the Electricity at Work Regulations NI 1991. The Contract shall include, but is not limited to: * Electrical Inspection, Testing and Repair / Safe Isolation of C1 faults and repair of C2 and C3 defects as per the current edition of BS 7671, * Provision of all statutory documentation associated with the Services. * Provision of Management Information reports. * Provision of competent professional services in relation to duties and tasks required to ensure legislative compliance for the Client's sites. Additional information: Contract is for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for 6x up to 12 month periods.

Renewal: Contract is for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for 6x up to 12 month periods.

EITR services - South East

This Contract is for the provision of Electrical Inspection, Testing , Repair / Safe Isolation of C1 faults and repair of C2 and C3 defects within Northern Ireland Water sites. Services required under this Contract are to enable Northern Ireland Water "the Client" to comply with current legislative requirements relating to the Electrical Inspection, Testing and Repair/making safe C1 faults and repair of C2 and C3 defects to ensure that the Client meets its statutory duties specifically but not limited to complying with the Electricity at Work Regulations NI 1991. The Contract shall include, but is not limited to: * Electrical Inspection, Testing and Repair / Safe Isolation of C1 faults and repair of C2 and C3 defects as per the current edition of BS 7671, * Provision of all statutory documentation associated with the Services. * Provision of Management Information reports. * Provision of competent professional services in relation to duties and tasks required to ensure legislative compliance for the Client's sites. Additional information: Contract is for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for 6x up to 12 month periods.

Renewal: Contract is for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for 6x up to 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0491e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028619-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

71314100 - Electrical services

71730000 - Industrial inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
26 May 20259 months 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
NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Contact Name
sourcingniwater.com
Contact Email
sourcing@niwater.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
Post Town
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, TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GR WHITE SON

GRAHAM ASSET MANAGEMENT

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