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Request for Information (RFI) - Market interest and capability to procure and process ("Wet Milling") magnetite to NIW's required specification for Potable Water Treatment Process

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

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Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 11:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NI Water and its subsidiaries are currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information (RFI) - Market interest and capability to procure and process ('Wet Milling') magnetite to NIW’s required specification for Potable Water Treatment Process." This process is classified under the industry category of mining, basic metals and related products, specifically focusing on iron ores and mining equipment. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the buying organisation is looking to engage with the market for preliminary information before proceeding to the next procurement stages. Key deadline for this engagement is set for 10 October 2025, allowing interested parties to participate actively by reaching out to the provided contact email.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mining, metal ore production, and related equipment. Companies equipped with the capability to process magnetite to specified standards and those involved in machinery for mining and construction could greatly benefit from this tender. Also, it highlights opportunities suitable for SMEs due to its structured lot offering. By engaging early, businesses can align their services to meet the requirements effectively and explore long-term growth through partnership with a prominent public utility provider like NI Water.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Market interest and capability to procure and process ("Wet Milling") magnetite to NIW's required specification for Potable Water Treatment Process

Notice Description

Northern Ireland Water requires the information sought in this document to assess interest and capability of the market to support NI Water in procuring and processing (wet milling) magnetite to NIW's required specifications.

Planning Information

Please contact sourcing@niwater.com FAO Maria Bunting-Mcgeown for a copy of the RFI document or if you have any queries or thoughts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061660-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products

14600000 - Metal ores and alloys

14610000 - Metal ores

14611000 - Iron ores

14614000 - Miscellaneous ores

43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

43100000 - Mining equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2029 - 1 Jan 2032 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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