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Collection and Transportation of Water and Wastewater Samples

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 13:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Feb 2026 at 14:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 16:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Limited has awarded a contract for the "Collection and Transportation of Water and Wastewater Samples" across Northern Ireland. This contract involves sampling water, wastewater, and Cryptosporidium filters, with subsequent delivery to specific laboratories for analysis. The procurement process, initiated through a competitive flexible procedure under Northern Irish devolved regulations, is currently in the award stage as of February 2026. The contract, valued at £25,200,000, has a potential maximum extent until June 2033 and includes renewal options for extensions of 2+1+1 years. Awarded to RPS Environmental Management Limited, this contract aligns with the utilities special regime and was guided by UK legal regulations 2023/54. The contract's execution will commence on July 2026, extending until June 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for firms specialising in laboratory services, data analysis, waste and bacteriological analysis, and services related to water pollution. It offers substantial business growth potential through innovations and developments in the services required during the contract period. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in environmental management, and possibly SMEs, could find lucrative opportunities within this scope, especially in executing the competitive flexible procedure that ensures adaptability to changing operational demands. Participating businesses can tap into substantial financial prospects, considering the anticipated contract value and its potential extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collection and Transportation of Water and Wastewater Samples

Notice Description

This Contract is for the following services: - * Sampling of water, waste water and Cryptosporidium filters from locations throughout Northern Ireland * Subsequent transportation of the samples to a specified NI Water laboratory (Gelvin Grange, Altnagelvin, Co. Londonderry or Westland House, Old Westland Road, Belfast) for analysis

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases that are within scope of the contract and to cater for innovations or developments in the requirement while the contract is valid

Renewal: There is the option to avail of extensions for 2+1+1years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a63d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012903-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

72316000 - Data analysis services

79723000 - Waste analysis services

85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,250,266 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,250,266 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£25,200,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£25,200,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RPS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Further Information

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