Planning

T113 - Supply & Delivery of Hand Tools, Power Tools & Accessories

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER

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Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 10:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "T113 - Supply & Delivery of Hand Tools, Power Tools & Accessories". The industry category is goods, specifically tools, including hand and power tools, and associated greases and lubricants. The process is centred in Belfast, United Kingdom, and is classified under sub-central government authorities. A key deadline is set for 24th October 2025, by which interested suppliers must submit a completed "Supplier Questionnaire" to express their interest and potentially participate in one-on-one engagement meetings arranged for November 2025. This exercise is part of a market enquiry to assess vendor interest, capability, and insights into various supply models.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of hand and power tools, along with related consumables. Companies with robust distribution networks and those capable of providing innovative supply solutions might find lucrative prospects here. The engagement will allow participants to provide valuable feedback and insights from their sectors, potentially influencing future procurement strategies by Northern Ireland Water. Enterprises with a history of servicing utilities or public sector contracts, as well as those eager to establish such credentials, would be well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T113 - Supply & Delivery of Hand Tools, Power Tools & Accessories

Notice Description

This market engagement exercise is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with suppliers who have the potential to supply and deliver hand tools, power tools and accessories to NI Water. NI Water are seeking to assess the interest, capacity and capability of the market in providing these types of goods. NI Water are also interested in receiving feedback from the market on the different experiences, approaches and models used in other sectors / utilities for the provision of these goods. . NI Water may hold one-to-one supplier engagement meetings in November 2025 and an expression of interest for potentially attending a meeting can be made by completing and returning the "Supplier Questionnaire" provided in the "Information Pack". Further details about the meetings will be issued in due course . It is anticipated that an analysis of the "Supplier Questionnaire" responses and potential supplier engagement meetings will be used to select the best procurement strategy to deliver this service in the future. . Please note that all suppliers wishing to attend a one-to-one supplier engagement meeting must complete and return the "Supplier Questionnaire".

Planning Information

This market engagement is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with suppliers who have the potential to supply and deliver hand tools, power tools and accessories to NI Water. NI Water are seeking to assess the interest, capacity and capability of the market in providing these types of goods. NI Water are also interested in receiving feedback from the market on the different experiences, approaches and models used in other sectors / utilities for the provision of these goods. . NI Water may hold one-to-one supplier engagement meetings in November 2025 and an expression of interest for potentially attending a meeting can be made by completing and returning the “Supplier Questionnaire” provided in the “Information Pack”. Further details about the meetings will be issued in due course . The "Information Pack" contains additional information about NI Water's requirements for these goods. Suppliers can request a copy of the "Information Pack" via email at sourcing@niwater.com FAO Dorothy Black The "Supplier Questionnaire" is to be completed and returned no later than 5pm on Friday 24th October 2025. . Please note that all suppliers wishing to attend a one-to-one supplier engagement meeting must complete and return the "Supplier Questionnaire".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065098-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

24951000 - Greases and lubricants

43830000 - Power tools

44510000 - Tools

44511000 - Hand tools

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
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
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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