Planning

T157 - Aerzen - Provision of Maintenance, Spare parts, Bare shaft/Service exchange units and OEM Support

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

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Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 09:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by NI Water and its subsidiaries, is currently in the planning stage. It involves a forthcoming tender for the provision of maintenance, spare parts, bare shaft/service exchange units, and OEM support for existing Aerzen units. This falls under the industry category of goods, specifically related to compressors, water distribution, and sewage treatment machinery. The contract is set to commence on 2nd March 2026 and run until 1st March 2028, with potential renewal extending to 2033. The procurement is taking place in Belfast, Northern Ireland. NI Water is holding market engagement meetings in mid-to-late December 2025 to gather insights prior to publishing the tender, with participants encouraged to contact their sourcing team by 31st December 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in supplying maintenance services and spare parts for industrial equipment, particularly those related to water utilities and sewage treatment. It is particularly suited for enterprises with expertise in compressors and machinery distribution and service. Engaging in the initial market engagement phase can allow businesses to influence final tender requirements, positioning themselves favourably for the competitive process and potential long-term collaboration with NI Water.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T157 - Aerzen - Provision of Maintenance, Spare parts, Bare shaft/Service exchange units and OEM Support

Notice Description

The Provision of Maintenance, Spare parts, Bare shaft/Service exchange units and OEM Support for existing Aerzen units

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eabc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077927-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

42123000 - Compressors

42996000 - Machinery for the treatment of sewage

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 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
NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
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

Notice Documents

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