Notice Information
Notice Title
T101 Satellite Imagery Leakage Detection Services
Notice Description
This Contract is for the provision of Satellite Imagery Leakage Detection services, using this innovative technology to assist the Client to achieve their leakage targets. The services required are Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensor (or equivalent) Satellite Imagery for Leakage Detection. The Contractor will provide satellite technology that has the ability to scan for ground saturation and displays areas of potential leakage. Please refer to the Specification for further detail.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Options: Please see the Specification for further information.
Renewal: There is the option to extend the contract for 2+1+1 years.
Planning Information
This RFI is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with suppliers who can supply and deliver satellite imagery leakage detection to NI Water. NI Water is seeking to assess the interest, capacity and capability of the market in providing this type of service. Further information and a copy of the Request for Information questionnaire is available and should be requested by emailing sourcing@niwater.com FAO Heather Kyle.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0504d7
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010644-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
65 - Public utilities
-
- CPV Codes
35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
38115000 - Radar apparatus
38296000 - Surveying instruments
65000000 - Public utilities
65100000 - Water distribution and related services
65110000 - Water distribution
65111000 - Drinking-water distribution
65130000 - Operation of water supplies
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £7,040,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £7,040,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- £5,900,000 £1M-£10M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 17 Oct 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 2 Jun 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
- Contract Period
- 18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- 2032-09-01
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
- Additional Buyers
- 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
- TLN Northern Ireland
-
- Local Authority
- Belfast
- Electoral Ward
- Chichester Park
- Westminster Constituency
- Belfast North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010644-2026
5th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058585-2025
22nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015907-2025
17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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