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T172 - Supply, Maintenance, Modifications and Hire of Generators

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2026 at 10:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

26 Jun 2026 at 16:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 15:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Limited is procuring generator supply and specialist support services. The requirement covers fixed and mobile generators, including supply, hire, on-site installation, maintenance, repair and modification work, together with spare and replacement parts. It also includes the supply, installation, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and commissioning of mains and generator air circuit breakers by an approved original equipment manufacturer engineer, plus G99 generator interface protection. The work is categorised as generator services, with CPV classifications for generators, generating sets, generator repair and maintenance, and generator installation. The requirement applies across fixed and mobile generator equipment and associated hire arrangements.

The procurement has reached tender: Northern Ireland Water Limited invited offers using a selective competitive flexible procedure. There is one lot. The enquiry deadline was 29 July 2026 at 23:59, and the expression-of-interest and submission deadline was extended to 7 August 2026 at 12:00. The planned award date is 30 October 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 3 February 2027 to 2 February 2030, with two optional extensions of up to 24 months each, allowing a maximum end date of 2 February 2034. The estimated value is £6,000,000 excluding VAT, or £7,200,000 including VAT. Evaluation is based on 60% price and 40% quality.

This opportunity suits generator specialists able to provide both equipment and responsive technical services for fixed and mobile assets. Suppliers should be able to install, maintain, repair and modify generators on site and off site, supply and fit replacement parts, and provide generator hire with associated equipment. The requirement calls for suitably qualified and trained personnel, including an approved original equipment manufacturer engineer for mains and generator air circuit breaker work, maintenance and commissioning. Experience with G99 generator interface protection will be relevant. The scale and breadth of the requirement favour businesses with sufficient engineering capacity, mobile service capability, equipment access and the ability to support a long-term utilities contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T172 - Supply, Maintenance, Modifications and Hire of Generators

Notice Description

This Contract is for the supply, maintenance/repair and modifications of fixed and mobile generators. This Contract requires the following services: - Fixed generator on-site installation, maintenance and repair work carried out by suitably qualified and trained staff; Fixed and mobile generators off-site repair carried out by suitably qualified and trained staff; Mobile generators installation, maintenance and repair work carried out by suitably qualified and trained staff; Supply and installation of spare/replacement parts for generators; Supply, installation, mechanical and electrical maintenance and commissioning of mains and generator air circuit breakers by an approved OEM Engineer; G99 Generator interface protection; Provision of generators and associated equipment hire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Refer to contract specification for further details.

Renewal: Two periods of up to 24 months optional extension periods.

Planning Information

NI Water is preparing to out to market in 2026 to appoint suppliers for the Supply, Hire, Maintenance and Modifications of Generators. Prior to publishing the tender, we would like to invite suppliers to meet with us in January 2026. 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 via the following email address: sourcing@niwater.com - FAO Neil Elliott A set of slides will be issued to provide further information by getting in touch with the above email address. Meetings are planned to take place in mid-to-late January 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f431
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070063-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

31121000 - Generating sets

31122000 - Generator units

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

51111200 - Installation services of generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2027 - 2 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-06-27

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
Postcode Area
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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