Tender

T156 -Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription

NI WATER

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

NI Water is seeking to engage in an open procurement process for the 'Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription'. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, involving software development and support, primarily located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement stage is currently active, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 9th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 11th March 2026. The contract value amounts to £283,800, and the award criteria focus on quality and price with a weighting of 30% and 70% respectively. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in IT services, software consulting, programming, support, and implementation. Suitable companies likely include small to medium-sized enterprises that possess expertise in software-related services and have capabilities to meet the tender's specifications through open competition. Northern Irish devolved regulations apply, providing an advantageous context for local firms. Collaborative potential exists due to options for additional purchases during the contract duration, presenting further commercial possibilities for technology-driven enterprises.

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Notice Title

T156 -Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription

Notice Description

This contract is for Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract includes the right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017922-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72254000 - Software testing

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£283,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£283,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI WATER
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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