Tender

T165 Farming for Water - Seagahan Catchment Area, County Armagh

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Ltd, based in Belfast, is initiating a tender process for the "T165 Farming for Water - Seagahan Catchment Area, County Armagh" project. This procurement focuses on agricultural services to develop sustainable solutions for water protection in the Seagahan catchment area. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, targeting sub-central government needs with an emphasis on both quality and cost in the award criteria. Interested parties should note the critical deadline for submissions by 24th March 2026, with potential awards announced by 27th April 2026. The contract, valued at £420,000 with a gross amount of £504,000, is set to commence on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2027, with options to extend annually up to 2030.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for those involved in agricultural and environmental services. The project is particularly suited for companies specialising in pest control, pesticide management, and sustainable agricultural practices, looking to work in the United Kingdom, especially in Northern Ireland. The focus on environmental sustainability and maintenance services means firms with expertise in reducing herbicide and nutrient runoff could find lucrative engagement prospects. Additional skills in forestry pest control would also be beneficial given the project's broad scope within the Seagahan catchment area. Suitable businesses can leverage their strengths in providing necessary services that align with Northern Ireland Water Ltd’s goals for protecting vital water sources.

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Notice Title

T165 Farming for Water - Seagahan Catchment Area, County Armagh

Notice Description

The Seagahan Farming for Water scheme aims to develop sustainable, catchment-scale solutions for the protection of rivers and lakes, which are the main sources of our drinking water. The project focuses on reducing the amount of the herbicide MCPA, nutrients and soil getting into rivers, streams and Seagahan reservoir from which drinking water is abstracted. Service requirements are to be provided at farms (as identified by NI Water) within the Seagahan catchment. See Schedule 1 Specification for further detail on the requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Please see the Specification for further information.

Renewal: There is the option to extend for 1+1+1 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018037-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

24 - Chemical products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

24451000 - Pesticides

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77100000 - Agricultural services

77231200 - Forest pest control services

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD
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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