Provision of maintenance, spare parts, bare shaft/service exchange units, rental equipment and OEM Support for Aerzen Compressors and Blowers

NI WATER

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 10:35

TenderUpdate

30 Mar 2026 at 10:14

Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 15:38

Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

NI Water, situated at Westland House, Belfast, has completed a procurement process for the provision of maintenance, spare parts, service exchange units, rental equipment, and OEM support for Aerzen compressors and blowers. This contract falls under the goods category and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement process, identified as T157, was conducted using a selective procurement method described as a competitive flexible procedure. The award was finalised on 23rd June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 6th July 2026 and potentially extending until 5th July 2033, allowing for optional renewals. The contract is valued at approximately £1,134,947 and is catered to a single supplier, AERZEN MACHINES LIMITED.

This procurement presents considerable business opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of supplying comprehensive maintenance and support services for industrial machinery, such as compressors and sewage treatment machinery. Companies that specialise in repair and maintenance services within the utilities industry, specifically with capabilities in servicing water distribution systems, would find this contract particularly appealing. With guaranteed work for a minimum of two years, along with possibilities for extensions, the contract offers predictable revenue streams and solid business expansion prospects in partnership with a significant public sector client like NI Water.

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Notice Title

Provision of maintenance, spare parts, bare shaft/service exchange units, rental equipment and OEM Support for Aerzen Compressors and Blowers

Notice Description

NI Water is seeking to appoint a single vendor who can provide maintenance, spare parts, bare shaft/service exchange units, rental equipment and OEM support for Aerzen Compressors and Blowers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial contract period of 2 years with optional extensions of up to 2+2+1 years.

Planning Information

NI Water is preparing to out to market in early 2026 to appoint suppliers of Aerzen equipment maintenance and spares. Prior to publishing the tender, we would like to invite providers to meet with us during mid-to-late December 2025. The purpose of these meetings is to outline the upcoming tender process and gather valuable market insights that may help shape the final requirements. If you are interested in meeting with NI Water, please contact us at: sourcing@niwater.com - FAO Ian Carson

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eabc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058866-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

42123000 - Compressors

42996000 - Machinery for the treatment of sewage

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,137,456 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,137,456 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,137,456 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI WATER
Additional Buyers

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AERZEN MACHINES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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