Planning

T150 - Essential Training for Water Industry Workers

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

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Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Limited is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "T150 - Essential Training for Water Industry Workers." This involves varied training services, such as vehicle, plant and equipment, emergency and health and safety, and electrical training, aimed at enhancing skills within the water industry. The procurement falls under the services category and is subject to Northern Irish devolved regulations. A Supplier Day is scheduled for Thursday, 5th February 2026, with responses to the Request for Information (RFI) due by 12th February 2026. The location for service delivery is Northern Ireland, and the contract is set to begin on 23rd August 2026, running until 22nd August 2030, with the possibility of renewal extending to 2032.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers with expertise in the water or utilities sector to expand their business by partnering with a central public authority. Businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those that offer comprehensive safety and technical training for industrial applications, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Engaging in this project could strengthen market presence in Northern Ireland while gaining recognition for contributing to essential sector improvements. Given the scale and duration of the contract, there is potential for sustainable business growth through long-term engagement with Northern Ireland Water Limited.

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Notice Title

T150 - Essential Training for Water Industry Workers

Notice Description

Essential Training for Water Industry Workers within the following categories: - Vehicle - Plant and Equipment - Emergency and General Health and Safety Training - Electrical - Misc

Planning Information

RFI requested via eTEndersNI: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6382081 Supplier Day: Thursday 5th February - Details provided within RFI documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009143-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2030 4-5 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
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
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
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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