Award

T101 Satellite Imagery Leakage Detection Services

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 16:03

Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 14:19

Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "T101 Satellite Imagery Leakage Detection Services" was initiated by Northern Ireland Water Limited, a sub-central government public authority headquartered in Belfast. The procurement aimed to utilise satellite technology, specifically Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), for detecting potential leakage in water distribution networks. The procurement has moved through various stages, starting from planning with market engagement in April 2025, followed by a tender published in September 2025, and culminating in an award announced in February 2026 to Origin Tech Ltd. This competitive and flexible procurement followed a selective procedure with a contract value of £5,900,000, and key dates included a standstill period ending on 16th February 2026, with the contract running from 18th February 2026 to 17th February 2029, extendable for up to a total of seven years.

This tender creates opportunities for companies specialising in satellite technology and service providers focusing on innovative water management solutions. Given the competitive nature of the procurement, businesses with expertise in Synthetic Aperture Radar or equivalent satellite technologies, particularly those with capabilities in ground saturation detection, would be well-suited to compete. SMEs like Origin Tech Ltd demonstrated their capacity to benefit from such contracts, highlighting the potential for smaller enterprises to secure significant public sector opportunities. Companies that can meet the technical specifications and deliver high-quality service in the utilities sector, especially in Northern Ireland, stand to gain from engaging in this growing and technologically advanced market.

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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.

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORIGIN TECH

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