Planning

Pre Market Engagement for Cleaning of Gullies, Sewers, Drains, Grease Traps and Interceptors and Maintenance of Sewage/Sump Pump Stations [6355094]

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS

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Planning

20 Jan 2026 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pre Market Engagement for Cleaning of Gullies, Sewers, Drains, Grease Traps and Interceptors and Maintenance of Sewage/Sump Pump Stations [6355094]". This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting gully and sewer cleaning services within Northern Ireland, UK. As the buyer, the organisation is under the jurisdiction of public authority and central government regulations. The procurement process began with an engagement milestone, and interested suppliers are encouraged to provide their insights by 6th February 2026. Following this, a future notice is anticipated to be posted by 20th March 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental maintenance services, particularly those skilled in gully and sewer maintenance. By participating in this pre-market engagement, businesses can tailor their solutions to align with government needs and potentially secure future contracts. Companies offering innovative and efficient methods to maintain and service such infrastructure would be well-positioned to compete, fostering growth through elevated public sector collaboration. Given the long-term contract period from November 2026 to October 2031, with potential extension until October 2034, successful suppliers will benefit from stable, sustained business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement for Cleaning of Gullies, Sewers, Drains, Grease Traps and Interceptors and Maintenance of Sewage/Sump Pump Stations [6355094]

Notice Description

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to seek engagement with the market place to ascertain how suppliers can assist in ensuring that the Cleaning of Gullies, Sewers, Drains, Grease Traps and Interceptors and Maintenance of Sewage/Sump Pump Stations are maintained to the applicable standards. See the "CP13 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Explanatory Document" for more information.

Planning Information

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to seek engagement with the market place to ascertain how suppliers can assist in ensuring that HSCNI can ensure their Cleaning of Gullies, Sewers, Drains, Grease Traps and Interceptors and Maintenance of Sewage/Sump Pump Stations are effectively maintained across all sites. To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wish to engage with potential suppliers on Page 3 to 4 behalf of health and social care for Northern Ireland to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through a questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this CfT. All correspondence in relation to this tender will be communicated via the secure eTendersNI messaging area. Suppliers will be required to return answers to the questionnaire and any comments no later than 15:00 on Friday 6th February 2026. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004818-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

42122220 - Sewage pumps

45232410 - Sewerage work

90470000 - Sewer cleaning services

90491000 - Sewer survey services

90640000 - Gully cleaning and emptying services

90641000 - Gully cleaning services

90642000 - Gully emptying services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
smc.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
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
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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