Planning

T141 - Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation Installation, Repair and Maintenance

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER

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Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 18:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Northern Ireland Water, who is planning a contract titled "T141 - Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation Installation, Repair and Maintenance." This involves services in the utilities sector, particularly focusing on electrical services, repair, and maintenance. The location of the contract is the United Kingdom, specifically Northern Ireland. The procurement is in the Planning stage, with a Supplier Presentation Session scheduled for October 2025, though the exact date is yet to be confirmed. This session marks an engagement milestone, with suppliers encouraged to express their interest and register attendees by 30th September 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical and instrumentation services, control panel manufacture, and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in electrical repair, maintenance services, installation work, and those capable of handling projects like energy efficiency and technical support are well-suited to apply. The contract entails a variety of tasks, from maintaining electrical machinery and actuators to conducting lightning protection surveys, making it an appealing prospect for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio and engage in long-term contracts within the utilities sector. The procurement process emphasizes planned and reactive maintenance as well as project-based work, which can provide a stable foundation for business growth.

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Notice Title

T141 - Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation 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. The main areas of work under the contract are: a) Electrical installation and maintenance and general electrical upgrades across the client Premises including; i. Planned electrical maintenance/ repair across the Client Premises ii. Reactive electrical maintenance/ repair across the Client Premises iii. Quoting and completion of the remedial repair of C2 and C3 faults as required arising from the Client's electrical inspection and testing programme (services provided by another existing contract) as required by BS7671 standards and Electricity at Work Legislation. iv. providing minor works certificates as required following any EICA installation, planned and reactive repair/ maintenance work. v. Portable Appliance Testing as required by The Electricity at Work Regulations vi. Electrical actuator repair and maintenance including supplying of replacement actuators as required and any spare parts/ accessories. This may require OEMs or their nominated agency support. The majority of the Client's electric actuators are currently Rotork and Auma brands. b) Design, manufacture of, modification to and maintenance of Control Panels in accordance with all current legislation, regulations, WIMES specifications and other industry standards; c) 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 electrical installations/ site refurbishments; d) Instrumentation Control and Automation (ICAT) project based work to automate and synchronise the Networks Water and Waste Water Pumping regimes to optimise power usage and improve network efficiencies; e) Supply, repair and rewinding of electric motors up to 400 kw in accordance with all current legislation, regulations, WIMES specifications and other industry standards; f) Premises and assets Lightning protection survey and maintenance; g) Emergency lighting systems maintenance and installation; h) Fixed Gas detection equipment maintenance; i) Ultraviolet disinfection equipment maintenance. Note the above list is subject to change in the published tender documents. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05955c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054458-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31131100 - Actuators

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

45310000 - Electrical installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

71314100 - Electrical 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 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Apr 2027 - 10 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER
Contact Name
Dean Campbell
Contact Email
dean.campbell@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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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