Award

Provision of Winter Gritting Services

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 09:58

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by Northern Ireland Water Limited focuses on the provision of Winter Gritting Services across various sites in Northern Ireland. Categorised under 'services', this procurement is essential for the maintenance of winter conditions involving snow-clearing services, road salt, and associated equipment like winter-maintenance vehicles. Located in Belfast, this procurement process was completed through an open competition under special utilities regulation. The key tender stage was completed with the contract being awarded on 24th October 2025, and it is set to run until 23rd October 2027, with options for further extensions. This process reflects a methodical effort by a public authority operating under sub-central government structure in the UK.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies involved in road maintenance and winter service vehicles, broadening their client base and operational scale. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those with capacities for road-safety services and vehicle provision, would find this contract beneficial as it aligns with activities involving infrastructure support and maintenance. The contract value of GBP 326,491.20 and possible extensions offer long-term engagement and financial opportunities, encouraging businesses with a strong logistical framework to compete in open tender processes similar to this one managed by NI Water and its subsidiaries.

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Notice Title

Provision of Winter Gritting Services

Notice Description

This contract is to carry out site Winter Gritting Services at Northern Ireland Water and Northern Ireland Water Alpha sites across Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional ad-hoc services may be required as and when.

Renewal: There is the option to avail of extensions for 2+2years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059451
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076309-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

34144420 - Salt spreaders

34927100 - Road salt

45233141 - Road-maintenance works

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£326,491 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£326,491 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£326,491 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

Contact Name
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALTWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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