Planning

T140 - Mechanical Installation, Repair and Maintenance

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER

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Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 17:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "T140 - Mechanical Installation, Repair and Maintenance." This project is classified under the services category, specifically targeting mechanical engineering services and the installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment. This procurement process is a tender initiation focusing on a range of works including reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and project work across Northern Ireland Water’s assets. The process is to be held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with a supplier presentation session planned for October 2025. Interested suppliers are invited to register by the 30th of September 2025 for this upcoming session.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical installation and maintenance, particularly those that can handle complex engineering tasks such as refurbishments, manufacture, and on-site installations. Companies that have expertise in working with diverse mechanical equipment and can offer comprehensive maintenance and repair services, including heavy mechanical engineering projects, will find this opportunity beneficial. It's well-suited for SMEs, emphasising potential growth for businesses skilled in reactive and planned maintenance tasks, and those capable of undertaking special projects and energy efficiency initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T140 - Mechanical Installation, Repair and Maintenance

Notice Description

This Contract will principally cover reactive repairs, planned maintenance, quotation work and project work on the Client's Premises across NI Water's wide range of assets and equipment (e.g. pumps, screening equipment, RBC's, compressors and blowers, vacuum systems, valves and pipework, gearboxes, fabrication, machining, mixers, macerators, structures etc.) covering a wide variety of makes and models of equipment. The main areas of work under the contract are: a) Mechanical installation and maintenance. General mechanical upgrades across the client Premises b) Planned mechanical maintenance/ repair across the Client Premises c) Reactive mechanical maintenance/ repair across the Client Premises d) Fabrication punching, boring, machining of sheet metal structures on site and in the Contractor's workshop e) Heavy Mechanical engineering on large diameter pipework, pumps, screens and mechanical structures to include refurbishment, manufacture and installation on site. f) Annual inspection and maintenance of the Client's workshop facilities/equipment and craftsmen equipment. (PUWER) g) Strip, investigate, repair, machine and re-assemble Mechanical Equipment across the client's premises to include large pumps pipework, and structures where special lifting equipment may be required h) Supply and repair of gearboxes in accordance with all current legislation/ regulations, WIMES specifications, manufacturer recommendations and other industry standards i) Special projects which may include, but are not be limited to - project management, energy efficiency projects, technical support/advice, site surveys, design services etc. This may apply to all site types including more complex mechanical installations/ site refurbishments. j) Asset Condition reporting / monitoring. k) Provision of Management information Reports to client l) Any statutory or legislative requirements associated with M&E maintenance not currently identified in the above list but within the scope of the Contract; e.g. regulation of pressure vessels and pipework. m) A programme/survey of facilities assets data collation and provision of relevant data. See niwater.com for further information regarding the size and scale of NI Water.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05955a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054455-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

51120000 - Installation services of mechanical equipment

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2027 - 19 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER
Contact Name
Dean Campbell
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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