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T109- Supply and Delivery of Liquid Oxygen, Storage Vessels and associated Service and Maintenance

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

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11 Nov 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Limited is actively seeking bids for its project titled "T109 - Supply and Delivery of Liquid Oxygen, Storage Vessels and associated Service and Maintenance". This procurement falls under the industry categories of Chemical Products, Drinking Water, and Repair and Maintenance Services. Located in Belfast, UK, the tender is currently in the tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 9th December 2025. The process is governed by a selective procurement method using a Competitive Flexible Procedure, with key phases for enquires closing on 2nd December 2025 and awarding expected by 10th February 2026. The project includes two lots, for services at the NI Water Alpha site at Dunore Point and Castor Bay, and carries a substantive contract value of over £4.9 million GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in chemical supply chain operations, water treatment servicing, and related equipment leasing and maintenance. Ideal participants are those capable of handling liquid oxygen supply and associated infrastructure for storage and maintenance. The length of the contract, with provisions for renewal up to three one-year extensions, offers substantial growth prospects for successful bidders by potentially expanding their service offerings to other NI Water locations. The emphasis on price in award criteria signals competitive pricing as a key determinant, thus rewarding companies that can deliver cost-effective solutions whilst upholding quality service standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T109- Supply and Delivery of Liquid Oxygen, Storage Vessels and associated Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

This Contract is for the supply and delivery of the following Goods: - Lot 1- Supply and Delivery of Liquid Oxygen to NI Water Alpha site at Dunore Point including lease, maintenance of bulk storage vessels and ancillary equipment as required. All maintenance, testing and certification is to be included within the leasing agreement. Lot 2- Supply, delivery of Liquid Oxygen to Castor Bay. Supply, delivery and installation of bulk storage vessels and all associated equipment as required. The ownership of the vessel will remain with the successful Supplier and will be leased by NIWA. All maintenance, testing and certification is to be included within the leasing agreement.

Lot Information

Supply and Delivery of Liquid Oxygen to NI Water Alpha site at Dunore Point

Supply and Delivery of Liquid Oxygen to NI Water Alpha site at Dunore Point including lease, maintenance of bulk storage vessels and ancillary equipment as required

Options: The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period: - * Utilise the Supplier to provide any additional goods and services associated with supply and optimisation of liquid oxygen for water and wastewater treatment. * Maintenance of onsite equipment or storage tankers * Installation of tanks at other NI Water sites in line with operational requirements

Renewal: Three optional extension periods of one year (1+1+1years)

Supply, delivery of Liquid Oxygen to Castor Bay.

Supply, delivery of Liquid Oxygen to Castor Bay. Supply, delivery and installation of bulk storage vessels and all associated equipment as required

Options: The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period: - * Utilise the Supplier to provide any additional goods and services associated with supply and optimisation of liquid oxygen for water and wastewater treatment. * Maintenance of onsite equipment or storage tankers * Installation of tanks at other NI Water sites in line with operational requirements

Renewal: Three optional extension periods of one year (1+1+1years)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dedf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072876-2025
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

24 - Chemical products

41 - Collected and purified water

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

41110000 - Drinking water

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,942,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,942,800 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 20254 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-11-10

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
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

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