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T142 - Internal Audit Resource

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 15:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 17:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 13:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "T142 - Internal Audit Resource" contract, led by Northern Ireland Water Limited, a public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, has been completed. This contract falls within the services sector, specifically focusing on internal audit resources, and is located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP on 27th May 2026, with provisions for optional extensions of 1+1 years, and is set to commence on 20th June 2026, concluding by 9th June 2030, amounting to £2,400,000 gross. The procurement was conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, specifically a selective procurement method, designed within the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large enterprises with expertise in providing general and IT-focused audit services. Given the complex requirements specified, businesses that specialize in internal audit services, with expertise in non-IT audits as well as specialist IT and cyber audits, can particularly benefit from initiatives like these. While smaller enterprises may find challenges in matching the extensive expertise required or competing with large entities such as Ernst & Young LLP, collaborating with larger firms or focusing on specific niche areas within general audit services might offer a viable avenue for participation in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T142 - Internal Audit Resource

Notice Description

This Contract is for the following services: ) * General audit resource to provide assistance or lead on general (non-IT) audits. Ability to complete professional standard working papers including preparing detailed process documentation, identification of relevant risks and controls, use of appropriate testing techniques, and documentation of audit findings. * Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas of specialism that would be of most relevance to NI Water, based on understanding of the NI Water business. This may be to support delivery of assurance or advisory services, or ad hoc investigations. * Specialist IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise at consultant and manager / senior manager level.

Planning Information

Engagement deadline may be subject to change. An initial Request for Information is required, to be submitted by 26th September 2025. Supplier meetings should take place w/c 6th October 2025. The RFI must be submitted via eTendersNI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054414-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,687,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,687,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-01-12

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Ernst & Young LLP

Further Information

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