Tender

T140 - Mechanical Installation, Repair and Maintenance

NI WATER

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

15 Apr 2026 at 11:11

TenderUpdate

20 Mar 2026 at 19:07

Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 13:31

Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 17:56

Summary of the contracting process

The "T140 - Mechanical Installation, Repair, and Maintenance" contract is being actively procured by NI Water, a public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations. Located in Belfast, NI Water seeks to appoint a contractor to deliver mechanical installation, repair, and maintenance services across its asset base. This procurement, under the competitive flexible procedure, is classified within the services category and is above the threshold stipulated by UK legislation. Key industry classifications include mechanical engineering services and repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations, among others, applicable to both the North West and South East regions. The tender period ends on 20th April 2026, following an extension from 17th April. The enquiry period closes on 8th April 2026, and the award period concludes on 8th July 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth for contractors specialising in mechanical installation and repair services. With a gross value of £79.8 million and individual lot values of £39.9 million, the contract is designed to encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality service across NI Water's expansive infrastructure. For businesses experienced in handling diverse mechanical tasks—including installation services, maintenance of compressors, and the supply and repair of gearboxes—this contract represents a lucrative opportunity to expand operations in the Northern Irish utilities sector. The award criteria are evenly balanced between cost and quality, emphasising the importance of a comprehensive service package to meet the client's specifications and statutory regulations. Businesses interested in leveraging this opportunity are encouraged to obtain detailed documentation from eTenders NI and prepare competitive bids by the submission deadline.

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Notice Title

T140 - Mechanical Installation, Repair and Maintenance

Notice Description

NI Water wishes to appoint a contractor to provide M and E Services with Mechanical Installation, Repair and Maintenance for the full range of manufacturer's 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

MIRM services - North West

Mechanical Installation, Repair and Maintenance Service for the North West area.

Renewal: 4 x up to 12 months optional extension periods at Client's absolute discretion, subject to agreement.

MIRM services - South East

Mechanical Installation, Repair and Maintenance Service for the South East area.

Renewal: 4 x up to 12 months optional extension periods at Client's absolute discretion, subject to agreement.

Planning Information

NI Water plans to hold a Supplier Presentation Session in October 2025 (date and time TBC). Suppliers can register their interest in attending this Session and confirm two (2) attendees by submitting an email to sourcing@niwater.com FAO Keith Watson and Dean Campbell with contact names, company position and accompanying email address.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05955a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034149-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34320000 - Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts

45350000 - Mechanical installations

50531300 - Repair and maintenance services of compressors

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

51120000 - Installation services of mechanical equipment

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£66,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2027 - 19 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-03-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI WATER
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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