Tender

T132 - Collection and Disposal of Waste by Skip and Scrap Metal Recycling

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

03 Feb 2026 at 12:14

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 12:18

Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Ltd, a sub-central government public authority, has announced a tender titled "T132 - Collection and Disposal of Waste by Skip and Scrap Metal Recycling" that focuses on providing waste collection and disposal services. This procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, and it addresses services within the industry categories of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, with a specific focus on refuse and waste-related services and recycling. Located in Belfast, United Kingdom, the buying organisation is seeking submissions via the eTendersNI platform. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure with an expression of interest deadline set for 27 February 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 20 February 2026. The contract will potentially start on 1 July 2026 and run until 30 June 2028, with options for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste collection and recycling services. Companies with the ability to manage a variety of waste types, including wastewater treatment works grit, commercial waste, dry waste recyclables, scrap metal, and WEEE are encouraged to apply. The contract seeks to appoint a single supplier, offering smaller businesses or those looking to expand operations in utility services a chance to secure stable, long-term engagement with Northern Ireland Water. The contract's competitive flexible procedure allows businesses to showcase their service quality and cost-effectiveness, making it well-suited for those who can deliver high service standards at a competitive cost.

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Notice Title

T132 - Collection and Disposal of Waste by Skip and Scrap Metal Recycling

Notice Description

This contract is for the collection and disposal of waste by skip and scrap metal recycling. NI Water requires the supplier to be able to collect and dispose of the following types of waste: wastewater treatment works grit and screenings, separated grit only, screenings only, excavated spoil, general mixed waste/commercial mixed waste, dry waste recyclables, scrap metal (various types), pallets of bottled water and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). NI Water wish to appoint a single supplier to provide this service. Please refer to the tender documents for further information on the service requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Please see the Specification for more information.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for 1+1+1 years.

Planning Information

This market engagement exercise is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with suppliers who have the potential to collect and dispose of waste by skip and also recycle scrap metal. NI Water are seeking to assess the interest, capacity and capability of the market in providing this type of service. NI Water are also interested in receiving feedback from the market on the different experiences, approaches and models used in other sectors / utilities for the provision of this service. . NI Water also plan to hold one-to-one supplier engagement meetings w/c 22nd September 2025 and an expression of interest for attending a meeting can be made by completing and returning the "Supplier Questionnaire" provided in the "Information Pack". Further details about the meetings will be issued in due course. . The "Information Pack" contains additional information about NI Water’s requirements for this service. Suppliers can request a copy of the "Information Pack" via email at sourcing@niwater.com FAO Dorothy Black The "Supplier Questionnaire" is to be completed and returned no later than 5pm on Tuesday 16th September 2025. . Please note that all suppliers wishing to attend a one-to-one supplier engagement meeting must complete and return the "Supplier Questionnaire".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009418-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,840,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,840,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER

Contact Name
Dorothy Black
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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