Award

T110 Provision of Cleaning Services

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 13:52

Award

01 Aug 2025 at 14:51

Tender

07 May 2025 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Limited has concluded a public procurement process titled "T110 Provision of Cleaning Services," aimed at securing cleaning and ancillary services for various sites throughout Northern Ireland. The contract, awarded to Aramark Ireland Holdings Ltd., operates under a competitive flexible procedure and is relevant to industry categories focused on cleaning and sanitation services. Based in Belfast, UK, the buying organisation is a public authority operating under sub-central government and Northern Irish devolved regulations. This contract, marked as complete, transitioned through various stages including tendering and awarding, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2025, extending until 31st August 2028, with options for renewal spanning up to 2031. The contract's value is £3,595,200 gross, and it commenced after the tender and award notices were published in August 2025 and January 2026, respectively.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies operating within the cleaning and sanitation sectors. Businesses experienced in providing large-scale office cleaning services across diverse locations will find this tender particularly beneficial, given its substantial budget and extended period. Companies with the capability to adapt to flexible service requirements, including ad-hoc tasks, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The competitive nature of the procedure involved ensures that innovative and cost-effective solutions are valued, motivating suppliers to enhance service quality and efficiency, thus supporting business growth while fulfilling public sector demands.

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Notice Title

T110 Provision of Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Provision of Cleaning and Ancillary Services to NI Water at various sites throughout Northern Ireland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of two years (24 months) and one year (12 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002285-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,839,663 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,839,663 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,996,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,996,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-05-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER

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

ARAMARK IRELAND HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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