Tender

T113 - Supply and Delivery of Hand Tools, Power Tools and Ancillaries

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 14:10

Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Northern Ireland Water involves a tender titled "T113 - Supply and Delivery of Hand Tools, Power Tools and Ancillaries." This process is in the tender stage, aiming to appoint two suppliers to provide an array of tools and accessories, including, but not limited to, hammers, saws, cordless drills, and lubricants. Located in Belfast, this £1,992,000 contract is conducted under the competitive flexible procedure, with a significant focus on quality and cost, weighted at 30% and 70% respectively. Key deadlines include the expression of interest by 8th July 2026, an enquiry period ending on 1st July 2026, and an award period concluding on 30th October 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers in the tools and hardware industry, particularly those offering competitive pricing and high-quality products. Businesses specialising in hand tools, power tools, and related accessories stand to benefit, especially if they have a track record of servicing public authority contracts. The contract allows for potential extensions, creating further growth prospects, positioning well-suited entities to enhance their market presence through a sustained partnership with Northern Ireland Water, a notable sub-central government public authority in the UK.

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Notice Title

T113 - Supply and Delivery of Hand Tools, Power Tools and Ancillaries

Notice Description

NI Water wish to appoint two suppliers to supply and deliver hand tools, power tools and ancillaries. The hand tools and ancillaries required under this contract includes, but is not limited to, the following: hammers, saws, screwdrivers, ratchets, wrenches, spanners, oils, lubricants and batteries. The power tools required under this contract includes, but is not limited to, the following: cordless drills, cordless angle grinders, cordless impact drivers, cordless jigsaws, angle grinders, extension leads and replacement batteries. Please refer to the tender documents for further information on the goods and services required under this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Please see the Specification for more information.

Renewal: Initial contract period of 2 years with the option to extend the contract for 2+2 years.

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".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054825-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£1,660,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,660,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-11-03

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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