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C1253 - Leakage Detection Support (Area 3 - South 1 and 2)

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 14:22

Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 12:23

Planning

23 Aug 2024 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process is managed by NI Water and its subsidiaries, seeking to support their active leakage control policy in South 1 and 2 areas. The industry category is repair and maintenance services, specifically within public utilities and water distribution. The procurement is in the tender stage, with relevant documents available and submissions due by 8 January 2025. The contract, valued between £1m and £4m, will initially cover two years with an option for a one-year extension. Businesses are invited to contribute feedback and proposals for detecting unreported leaks in the water distribution network.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water management, public utilities, and related services. Firms experienced in leak testing, water supply operations, and drinking-water distribution will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. NI Water aims to augment its in-house resources to reduce leakage levels, creating ample opportunities for suppliers with innovative solutions and services. The open procedure is designed to attract a wide range of competent suppliers, encouraging SMEs to expand their portfolios by participating in this substantial, recurring contract.

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Notice Title

C1253 - Leakage Detection Support (Area 3 - South 1 and 2)

Notice Description

The Client has had an active leakage control policy for many years. It has in place a leakage business plan to take forward leakage activities. The level of leakage has been reduced from 291 Ml/d at March 2002 to 153.5 Ml/d at September 2024. As per the Utility Regulator's Price Control 2021 "PC21" determination for the period from April 2021 to March 2027 it is proposed to reduce the level of leakage to 150 Ml/d. Through this Contract the Client intends to supplement the existing in-house resources and the primary leakage support contract (C1175) for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client has had an active leakage control policy for many years. It has in place a leakage business plan to take forward leakage activities. The level of leakage has been reduced from 291 Ml/d at March 2002 to 153.5 Ml/d at September 2024. As per the Utility Regulator's Price Control 2021 "PC21" determination for the period from April 2021 to March 2027 it is proposed to reduce the level of leakage to 150 Ml/d. Through this Contract the Client intends to supplement the existing in-house resources and the primary leakage support contract (C1175) for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network.

Options: This contract has been awarded for 2 years with the option to extend for 1 year.

Renewal: This contract has an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for 1 year, therefore renewal is expected in 2-3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0493ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009011-2025
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
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

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

65111000 - Drinking-water distribution

65130000 - Operation of water supplies

71631430 - Leak-testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract has an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for 1 year, therefore renewal is expected in 2-3 years.

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
3
Supplier Names

LARSEN WATER MANAGEMENT

MCALLISTER BROS

WATERWORX ROBOTICS

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