Planning

T138 Supply of Metered Electricity

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

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Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

NI Water and its subsidiaries, a public authority under Northern Irish devolved regulations, are in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of metered electricity. The engaging opportunity focuses on the early-market engagement, with NI Water preparing to approach the market in early 2026. Interested electricity providers are invited to meet with NI Water in Belfast between mid-to-late November 2025 to discuss the upcoming tender and contribute insights that will refine the tender specifications. The contract, beginning on 1st October 2026 and potentially extending until 30th September 2029, encompasses the provision of electricity across various NI Water sites within the United Kingdom, falling under the utilities special regime.

This forthcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the energy industry, particularly those specialising in electricity supply. Small to large energy providers with capabilities in metered electricity supply could find substantial opportunity in competing for this contract. The procurement process will enable successful contractors to engage in long-term service provision with a prominent public utility, fostering potential business growth through stable, contractual partnerships. Companies interested in contributing should consider participating in the preliminary market engagement to better align their offerings with NI Water's forthcoming requirements.

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Notice Title

T138 Supply of Metered Electricity

Notice Description

Supply of Metered Electricity to NI Water sites.

Planning Information

NI Water is preparing to out to market in early 2026 to appoint suppliers of Metered Electricity. Prior to publishing the tender, we would like to invite electricity providers to meet with us during mid-to-late November 2025. The purpose of these meetings is to outline the upcoming tender process and gather valuable market insights that may help shape the final requirements. If you are interested in meeting with NI Water, please contact us at: sourcing@niwater.com – FAO Neil Elliott

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a5fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061360-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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