Tender

T138 Supply of Metered Electricity

NI WATER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

13 Mar 2026 at 13:45

Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 11:40

Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

NI Water has issued a tender for the supply of metered electricity to its sites across Northern Ireland, under the title "T138 Supply of Metered Electricity." The procurement process, classified under the utilities special regime, is currently at the tender stage, inviting submissions through a competitive flexible procedure until 9th April 2026. Interested suppliers should submit electronic expressions of interest by noon on the deadline date via eTendersNI. The procurement addresses various industry classifications pertaining to electricity and energy products. Sub-central government regulations apply, with the emphasis on electronic submissions in English.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for electricity suppliers, particularly those capable of providing competitive pricing within the parameters set by NI Water. The structured renewal options, including five potential one-year extensions, offer extended engagement opportunities. Businesses specialising in the supply of electricity, heating, solar, or nuclear energy can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence in public utilities. Suppliers capable of meeting stringent delivery requirements and competitive pricing will find this tender well-suited to broadening their operational outreach in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

T138 Supply of Metered Electricity

Notice Description

Supply of Metered Electricity to NI Water sites.

Lot Information

Schedule 1

Supply of metered electricity to NI Water sites Schedule 1: Tariff Code T303/301

Renewal: Five optional 1-year extensions.

Schedule 2

Supply of metered electricity to NI Water sites Schedule 2 - Tariff Code T201/203

Renewal: Five optional 1-year extensions.

Schedule 3

Supply of metered electricity to NI Water sites Schedule 3 - Tarif Code T101

Renewal: Five optional 1-year extensions.

Schedule 4

Supply of metered electricity to NI Water sites Schedule - Tariff Code T035

Renewal: Five optional 1-year extensions.

Schedule 5

Supply of metered electricity to NI Water sites Schedule - Tariff Code T031/33

Renewal: Five optional 1-year extensions.

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/023005-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£534,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£534,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2033-03-01

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

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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