Planning

T162 - Supply, Maintenance and Support Services of Blackline Safety Gas Detection Monitors and Draeger Breathing Apparatus

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

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Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 14:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Limited is in the planning phase of a procurement process for the "Supply, Maintenance and Support Services of Blackline Safety Gas Detection Monitors and Draeger Breathing Apparatus." Scheduled for market engagement via MS Teams on 26th March 2026, this initiative aims to appoint suppliers capable of providing critical safety equipment and services across Belfast, UK. The procurement, guided by Northern Irish devolved regulations, includes multiple lots covering gas-detection equipment, breathing apparatus, and associated health and safety services, with contracts expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and possible renewal until 31st August 2031. The market engagement notice was published on 12th March 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to contact NI Water at sourcing@niwater.com to discuss tender details and requirements.

This procurement presents an attractive opportunity for businesses in the safety equipment and services sector to expand their market reach. Firms that specialise in gas detection and breathing apparatus supply, maintenance, and support—particularly those with experience in health and safety services—will find this tender particularly appealing. As Northern Ireland Water Ltd is seeking to gather market insights to refine its requirements, suppliers who can provide innovative solutions and demonstrate capability in handling utilities procurement processes are well-positioned to benefit from this engagement. Engaging early in the planning phase could influence the tender specifications and open up potential for long-term collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T162 - Supply, Maintenance and Support Services of Blackline Safety Gas Detection Monitors and Draeger Breathing Apparatus

Notice Description

This contract requirement will comprise of the following lots: Lot 1: Supply, Maintenance and Support Services of Blackline Gas Detection Monitors Lot 2: Supply, Maintenance and Support Services of Draeger Breathing Apparatus Lot 3: Hire of a Health & Safety Technician for maintenance on a range of H&S Equipment

Planning Information

NI Water is preparing to go out to market to appoint suppliers for the Supply, Maintenance and Support Services of Blackline Safety Gas Detection Monitors and Draeger Breathing Apparatus. Prior to publishing the tender, we would like to invite suppliers to meet with us via MS Teams on 26th March 2026. The purpose of these meetings is to outline the upcoming tender process and gather valuable market insights that may help shape the final requirements. If you are interested in meeting with NI Water, please contact us via the following email address: sourcing@niwater.com - FAO Neil Elliott Further information will be issued to suppliers interested in a meeting by getting in touch with the above email address. Meetings are planned to take place on 26th March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066879
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022365-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

44611200 - Breathing apparatus

50413100 - Repair and maintenance services of gas-detection equipment

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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