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

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 15:09

Award

12 May 2026 at 09:48

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 has completed the procurement process for its contract titled "T132 - Collection and Disposal of Waste by Skip and Scrap Metal Recycling." The buying organisation, located in Belfast, United Kingdom, engaged in a competitive flexible procedure under the utilities regime, selective procurement method. The contract, valued at approximately £4.99 million gross, covers services for the collection and disposal of various waste types, including wastewater treatment works debris, commercial mixed waste, recyclables, and scrap metal. The contract period commences on 1st July 2026 and concludes on 30th June 2028, with a potential extension up to 2031. The award was made on 22nd May 2026 to R. Heatrick Ltd T/A Skipway.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers who specialise in waste management and recycling services. Companies with expertise in handling and disposing of non-hazardous waste and those capable of offering efficient recycling solutions would be well-suited to such contracts. Engaging with sub-central government authorities, like Northern Ireland Water, can position suppliers for further procurement opportunities within the public sector. The procurement landscape for waste management is competitive but rewarding for businesses that can deliver quality service at competitive costs.

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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). 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/051548-2026
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
SME

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
£4,160,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,160,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R. HEATRICK LTD T/A SKIPWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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