Tender

ID 5827385 - DfI - Rivers - Infrastructure Monitoring Cameras

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is currently in the tender stage for the purchase of infrastructure monitoring cameras, aimed at providing coverage for 460 rural watercourses and flood protection for 92 properties across Northern Ireland. The project falls under the 'Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services' and 'Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment' categories, with a tender value of £300,000. The procurement follows an open procedure, with submissions required electronically by 19 January 2026. The successful contract will span five years, commencing 9 February 2026, with potential extensions totalling up to four years. The enquiry period concludes on 9 January 2026, providing a window for interested parties to seek clarifications.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in camera equipment and environmental solutions, particularly those with expertise in technical integration and contract management. Companies engaged in pollution investigation or telecommunication equipment could find this procurement particularly pertinent. The CPD - Supplies and Services Division, acting as the procuring entity, places significant emphasis on technical documentation and offers potential ongoing work as it considers risks related to legislative changes. Its open procedure enhances accessibility, enabling a broader range of businesses in Northern Ireland to compete for this significant contract. The project supports infrastructure improvement and environmental resilience, thus offering long-term collaboration potential for vendors looking to establish or expand their presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5827385 - DfI - Rivers - Infrastructure Monitoring Cameras

Notice Description

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) wishes to purchase camera equipment, providing infrastructure monitoring coverage in order to maintain a minimum of 460 designated rural watercourses and to construct infrastructure to offer enhanced flood protection to 92 properties , for a period of five years with two optional extension periods of up to 24 months. Support for each camera will run for 5 years from the date of delivery of each piece of equipment. . The software of the static cameras, any software updates and airtime will also be required. Please see ID 5827385 Specification document for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period there are two optional extension periods of up to 24 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Buyer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079912-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90715000 - Pollution investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COOKSTOWN
Postcode
BT80 8SG
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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