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Request for Information Replacement and maintenance of Site Electronic Access Systems NI Water Ltd.

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

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12 Nov 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Northern Ireland Water Limited for the replacement and maintenance of site electronic access systems across various facilities. The contracting authority is Northern Ireland Water Limited, a public undertaking located in Belfast. The industry category involves electromechanical equipment, electronic supplies, and repair services. This tender is at the tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest on 21st November 2025. The procurement employs a selective approach under a competitive flexible procedure, with submissions accepted via eTenders or email. The contract carries an estimated value of £3,600,000 and spans from 1st January 2029 to 31st December 2034.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic and electromechanical systems, particularly those capable of servicing multiple sites across Northern Ireland. Companies with expertise in electronic door security, supply of electromechanical components, and long-term maintenance contracts will find this tender favourable. The successful bidder will be expected to provide comprehensive services, including repair, replacement, and supply of spare parts, ensuring robust security systems for Northern Ireland Water Limited's facilities. Such a contract could significantly bolster a business's portfolio, offering sustained growth through strategic involvement in public infrastructure security systems.

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Notice Title

Request for Information Replacement and maintenance of Site Electronic Access Systems NI Water Ltd.

Notice Description

Please note this is a request for information only and relates to Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 2025/S 000-059654. The replacement electronic access system will be required to be rolled out across a number of NI Water's sites. The currently installed electromechanical padlock system has approximately 5500 electronic padlocks on front gates and kiosks, comprising of Grade 3, Grade 4 and Grade 5 padlocks. In addition, there are currently 3500 mechanical padlocks, 1300 electronic door cylinders/cam locks, 120 mechanical door cylinders, with 4000 electronic keys and 71 gate access systems, installed at 22 no. of 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. See CFT documents for a copy of the RFI. Please note this is a re-issue of the previous RFI to the market; we have provided additional information on the scope of our requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073112-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

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
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2029 - 31 Dec 2034 Over 5 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
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

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