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ID 5827385 - DfI - Rivers - Infrastructure Monitoring Cameras

DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE RIVERS DIRECTORATE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 14:06

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

On 18th February 2026, the Department of Infrastructure Rivers Directorate, a central government public authority under Northern Irish devolved regulations, awarded a contract for the provision of infrastructure monitoring cameras. The tender, identified as ID 5827385, is classified under the industry categories of sewage, cleaning, environmental services, and communication equipment. The open procurement procedure initially commenced on 4th December 2025 and involved an electronic submission requirement. Meteor Communications (Europe) Limited, an SME, was selected as the supplier after a competitive bidding process with the final contract valued at £282,243.60 (gross). The contract period is set from 3rd March 2026 to 2nd March 2031, with potential extensions up to 2035.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for providers of camera equipment and related services, including software and updates. Businesses specialising in flood protection, communication technology, and environmental monitoring will find this contract lucrative given its focus. The project supports infrastructure monitoring across designated rural watercourses and flood protection for numerous properties. With a budget of up to £300,000 and renewal options, companies capable of delivering technical solutions, contract management, and comprehensive support services for rural infrastructure monitoring are well-positioned to benefit from this process. The use of an open procedure further highlights the accessibility for diverse suppliers, ensuring competition remains vigorous and inclusive within the marketplace.

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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.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014806-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£235,203 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE RIVERS DIRECTORATE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METEOR COMMUNICATIONS (EUROPE

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