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T125 - Contracted Analysis for Potable and Raw Water, Wastewater and Trade Effluent Quality Analysis

Northern Ireland Water Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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14 Jan 2026 at 09:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Dec 2025 at 10:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 15:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Limited has completed its tender process for the contract titled "T125 - Contracted Analysis for Potable and Raw Water, Wastewater and Trade Effluent Quality Analysis". The procurement, carried out under a selective and competitive flexible procedure, pertained to the utilities sector and took place in Belfast, United Kingdom. The tender was officially awarded to Northumbrian Water Ltd, a large-scale supplier, on 19th December 2025, with the contractual services starting from 27th December 2025. The procurement involved ISO17025: 2017 and DWTS accredited analysis services, divided into two lots: non-operationally significant and operationally significant parameters. Both contracts, with completion dates until 2029 and 2027 respectively, offer potential renewals extending up to six years.

This procurement provides a substantial business opportunity for organisations within the laboratory and analysis services industry. The contract, valued between £4,000,000 and £6,000,000, involves the supply and delivery of prepared sample bottles, regular analysis tasks, and ad hoc analysis requests, aligning with regulatory compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, especially those capable of meeting the specific technical and operational requirements outlined by Northern Ireland Water. As demands fluctuate based on regulatory and operational needs, businesses equipped for flexibility and adherence to strict reporting timelines will find particularly beneficial opportunities for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T125 - Contracted Analysis for Potable and Raw Water, Wastewater and Trade Effluent Quality Analysis

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of ISO17025: 2017 and (where relevant) DWTS accredited analyses of non-operationally and operationally significant parameters in potable, raw, and interstage water, wastewater and trade effluent samples; reporting results of these analyses; supply of prepared sample bottles for the analyses required; and their delivery to, and collection of samples from, the Client's laboratory sites. NI Water are required under the Clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. In addition to planned analysis to be carried out at regular intervals during the life of the contract there will be an ad hoc analysis requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Non-Operationally Significant Parameters:

This contract is for the provision of ISO17025: 2017 and (where relevant) DWTS accredited analyses of non-operationally and operationally significant parameters in potable, raw, and interstage water, wastewater and trade effluent samples; reporting results of these analyses; supply of prepared sample bottles for the analyses required; and their delivery to, and collection of samples from, the Client's laboratory sites listed in Clause 1.5. LOT 1 is for non-operationally significant parameters.

Options: The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Services under this Contract during the Contract Period, increases in the contract value due to the addition of these services or due to increased analysis volumes will not be deemed a substantial modification. Volumes and analytical requirements may fluctuate in line with NI Water's operational and regulatory requirements.

Renewal: Two options to extend the contract for a period up to 12 months.

Lot 2 - Operationally Significant Parameters

This contract is for the provision of ISO17025: 2017 and (where relevant) DWTS accredited analyses of non-operationally and operationally significant parameters in potable, raw, and interstage water, wastewater and trade effluent samples; reporting results of these analyses; supply of prepared sample bottles for the analyses required; and their delivery to, and collection of samples from, the Client's laboratory sites listed in Clause 1.5 of the Specification. Lot 2 is for the Operationally significant parameters.

Options: The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Services under this Contract during the Contract Period, increases in the contract value due to the addition of these services or due to increased analysis volumes will not be deemed a substantial modification. Volumes and analytical requirements may fluctuate in line with NI Water's operational and regulatory requirements.

Renewal: Four options to extend the contract for a period up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002942-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71620000 - Analysis services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,760,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,760,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,565,309 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
27 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Additional Buyers

NI Water and its subsidiaries

Northern Ireland Water

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Northumbrian Water Ltd

Further Information

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