Tender

Collection and Transportation of Water and Wastewater Samples

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 Sep 2025 at 11:31

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 15:44

Planning

04 Mar 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water recently cancelled a tender for the "Collection and Transportation of Water and Wastewater Samples," originally issued under the procurement ID 058470-2025. The contracting process, which falls under the services industry category, was located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement was in the tender stage before cancellation on 22nd September 2025, and was intended as a selective process under a competitive flexible procedure, compliant with UK utilities special regime. Prior to this, the active tender (ID: 037566-2025) began on 4th July 2025, with an expression of interest deadline by 8th August 2025 and an award expected by 1st July 2026. It involved sampling and transporting water samples across Northern Ireland to specified laboratories in Belfast and Londonderry, with a contract value of £16,250,266 and options for renewal and additional purchases. A planning phase initiated earlier in March 2025 indicated pre-market engagement activities aimed at aligning potential service providers with procurement requirements.

This procurement presented significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and laboratory services sectors. Companies specializing in bacteriological, waste, or data analysis, as well as those providing courier or postal services, stood to benefit from the contract due to its comprehensive nature and the specific logistical challenges involved. The selective procurement method suggested a competitive but flexible approach, providing an ideal pathway for SMEs and innovators to showcase their capabilities in maintaining sample integrity and adhering to environmental and health standards across Northern Ireland. Additionally, the substantial contract value and the option for extensions highlighted potential for long-term business growth and collaboration with a major public utility.

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Notice Title

Collection and Transportation of Water and Wastewater Samples

Notice Description

This Contract is for the following services: - * Sampling of water, waste water and Cryptosporidium filters from locations throughout Northern Ireland * Subsequent transportation of the samples to a specified NI Water laboratory (Gelvin Grange, Altnagelvin, Co. Londonderry or Westland House, Old Westland Road, Belfast) for analysis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases that are within scope of the contract and to cater for innovations or developments in the requirement while the contract is valid.

Renewal: There is the option to avail of extensions for 2+1+1years

Planning Information

The Pre-Market Engagement will consist of a Request for Information (RFI) exercise, followed by a meeting with all interested service providers. A set of powerpoint slides will be provided on request, this details the background to the requirement, and the tender process. Interested parties are asked to respond to a number of questions and submit this feedback in advance of the meeting. Potential service providers will also be given the opportunity to make a presentation during a meeting with NI Water, on either 24th or 25th March. Interested parties should request the Powerpoint slides by emailing sourcing@niwater.com FAO Paul Clements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e93e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058470-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60161000 - Parcel transport services

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

64110000 - Postal services

64120000 - Courier services

71900000 - Laboratory services

72316000 - Data analysis services

79723000 - Waste analysis services

85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,250,266 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,250,266 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-06-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER
Additional Buyers

MISSING

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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