Tender

Request for information (RFI) for Replacement and Maintenance of NI Water site electronic access system

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

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10 Oct 2025 at 18:00

Summary of the contracting process

NI Water and its subsidiaries, operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, have initiated a request for information (RFI) for the Replacement and Maintenance of its site electronic access system. The tender seeks services in the emergency and security equipment sector, specifically focusing on surveillance and security systems. Based in Belfast, the buying organisation is seeking solutions that can be scaled across Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a competitive flexible procedure outlined as the procurement method. Interested parties are required to submit their inquiries by 16th October 2025, while the tender submission period closes on 5th November 2025. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2029, extending over several years with potential for renewal.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in security systems and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive, region-wide support and supply of replacement parts will find this tender particularly appealing. The opportunity is well-suited to businesses that can manage substantial contracts and offer flexible, reliable security solutions. With a total estimated contract value of £3.6 million, this procurement process could be a compelling prospect for companies looking to solidify their presence in the public sector security equipment market.

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Notice Title

Request for information (RFI) for Replacement and Maintenance of NI Water site electronic access system

Notice Description

This is a request for information (RFI) for Replacement and Maintenance of NI Water site electronic access system. The replacement electronic access system will be required to be rolled out across a number of NI Water's sites. Any successful supplier should be able to provide services over the full geographical coverage of Northern Ireland. This will include the ongoing maintenance, repair, like for like replacement and supply of spare parts over the period of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Potentially 3 or 4 1-year extensions available. Yet to be confirmed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064396-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35125000 - Surveillance system

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2029 - 1 Jan 2032 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

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