Planning

PPM / RM of Rain and Wastewater Drainage Systems for Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 20:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of services related to Planned Preventative Maintenance, remedial and reactive maintenance, effluent haulage, and compliance management of rain and wastewater drainage systems. The project is categorised within the repair and maintenance services sector, with operations set in the UK, specifically in Northern Ireland. The procurement is being carried out in accordance with Northern Irish devolved regulations, and its scope extends above the threshold for such projects. The contract is due to commence on 1st April 2026, with potential renewals extending until 31st March 2031.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance and environmental services, specifically those specialising in drainage systems. Companies with expertise in effluent haulage and compliance management will find this tender a strategic opportunity to expand their business operations within the public sector. Given the comprehensive nature of the required services, firms offering a full suite of maintenance solutions or those with strong regional partnerships are well-suited to compete for this contract, which promises a stable stream of work over multiple years if renewal options are exercised.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPM / RM of Rain and Wastewater Drainage Systems for Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

Notice Description

This procurement will establish a new contract for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), remedial and reactive maintenance, effluent haulage, and compliance management of Rain & Wastewater Drainage Systems across the Council's estate.

Planning Information

A PME Questionnaire was publicly advertised via eTendersNI for a period of 3 weeks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061282
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008270-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementstaff@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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