Award

Provision of a Weighbridge and Waste Disposal Service

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2025 at 12:40

Award

08 Oct 2025 at 15:09

Tender

16 Jul 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive, a central government public authority in Belfast, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Weighbridge and Waste Disposal Service". This contract required services within a 4-mile radius of response maintenance contracts in North and West Belfast. The procurement method used was an open, competitive flexible procedure, with the contract being awarded to R. HEATRICK LIMITED. The final contract was signed on 20th October 2025, with an active period starting on 22nd October 2025 and running until 21st October 2026, with the possibility of extension up to 2028.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for service providers in the environmental services sector, particularly those specializing in sewage, refuse, and cleaning services. Businesses able to offer competitive prices along with high-quality services are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially SMEs like R. HEATRICK LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract. The opportunity to extend the contract for additional periods provides a pathway for sustained business relations and revenue, enhancing long-term growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Weighbridge and Waste Disposal Service

Notice Description

The Housing Executive required a weighbridge and waste disposal service within a 4-mile radius of Housing Executive Direct (HED) response maintenance contracts within North and West Belfast.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Please see Tender Documentation

Renewal: 12 months initial contract period with option to extend up to 24 months or part thereof.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056066
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066721-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£857,730 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£857,730 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Tricia Durnin
Contact Email
tricia.durnin@nihe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R. HEATRICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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