Award

T133 - High Voltage & Associated Low Voltage Equipment (Supply, Design & Maintenance)

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 11:09

Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 10:55

Planning

04 Aug 2025 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "T133 - High Voltage & Associated Low Voltage Equipment (Supply, Design & Maintenance)" is overseen by Northern Ireland Water, a public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The tender focuses on services within the utility industry, specifically involving M&E Services for high voltage and associated low voltage equipment in Belfast, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage with Scotts Electrical Services Ltd as the successful supplier, following a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 14 April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 19 July 2026, running until 18 July 2030, with potential extensions up to 2034.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical services, repair, maintenance, and installation work, particularly those capable of providing skilled and unskilled labour, materials, and support services. Businesses with a large operational capacity like Scotts Electrical Services Ltd are well-suited to compete, given the comprehensive nature of the contract requirements. Engaging in such contracts can lead to business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with Northern Ireland Water and expanding service offerings within the utilities sector. The competitive flexible procedure allows businesses to showcase both quality and cost efficiency, offering valuable avenues for enhancing reputation and business opportunities in the high voltage and low voltage sectors.

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Notice Title

T133 - High Voltage & Associated Low Voltage Equipment (Supply, Design & Maintenance)

Notice Description

NI Water wishes to appoint a contractor to provide M and E Services with a maintenance, repair, replacement equipment, spare parts and associated support service for the full range of manufacturer's high voltage and associated low voltage equipment currently within NI Water's asset base. The contractor will be responsible for providing the necessary skilled and unskilled labour together with the materials to carry out the work in accordance with the Specification, statutory regulations and to the satisfaction of NI Water.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 4 extension periods of up to 12 months each (potentially 4 years extension in total)

Planning Information

NI Water anticipate to hold meetings with interested suppliers between 27th August - 4th September 2025. These meeting will cover NI Water requirements in regards to HV maintenance and will either be in person (at NI Water - Westland) or via Teams. If interested please advise via sourcing@niwater.com Address NI Water Westland House 40 Old Westland Road Belfast, BT14 6TE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056bee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030303-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45315400 - High voltage installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,950,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2033-10-10

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SCOTTS ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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