T133 - High Voltage and Associated Low Voltage Equipment

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 15:27

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

Northern Ireland Water Limited has awarded the contract for the provision of maintenance, repair, replacement equipment, spare parts, and associated support services for high voltage and associated low voltage equipment within its asset base. Scotts Electrical Services Ltd has been appointed as the supplier to execute the contract, which spans from 19th July 2026 to 18th July 2030, with an option for renewal up to 18th July 2034. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a competitive flexible procedure, focusing on utility services within the UK region. This contract award is the culmination of a tender process initiated by Northern Ireland Water Limited, a sub-central government public authority, applying Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract's gross value is £5,400,000, aimed at ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and satisfying the buyers' specifications.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies in the electrical services sector, specifically those experienced in high voltage and low voltage equipment maintenance and repair. Large-scale electrical service providers with a proven track record in engineering services, who can deliver the necessary skilled and unskilled labour along with required materials, stand well-positioned to compete. Northern Ireland Water's emphasis on quality and cost criteria (70% and 30% respectively in previous processes) offers robust competition possibilities for firms capable of meeting these service levels while contributing to infrastructure sustainability. Engaging in contracts like this one could provide substantial exposure and growth potential within the utilities sector, especially for businesses equipped to adapt to the strategic needs of large public utilities.

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Notice Title

T133 - High Voltage and Associated Low Voltage Equipment

Notice Description

NI Water are appointing 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/038207-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER

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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