Planning

T148 - Hedging Advisory Services

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

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Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 15:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Limited, a public authority under sub-central government, is undertaking a planning process for the procurement of Hedging Advisory Services. The tender, with the title "T148 - Hedging Advisory Services," falls under the services category with a special regime for utilities. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this procurement process is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties are invited to engage in preliminary market discussions to shape the tender requirements, scheduled for the first week of May 2026, with a deadline to book meetings by 8th May 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in financial and insurance services, treasury services, and energy-related consultancy services. Companies equipped to provide energy-efficiency consultancy and energy-management services are well-positioned to compete. With the contract anticipated to begin on 1st October 2026 and run until September 2029, eligible businesses have the chance to fortify their position within the utilities sector by collaborating with Northern Ireland Water. Interested organisations should reach out through the provided contact email for collaboration and inquiries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T148 - Hedging Advisory Services

Notice Description

The provision of Hedging Advisory Services to Northern Ireland Water.

Planning Information

NI Water is preparing to go out to market to appoint an external support for Hedging Advisory Services. Prior to publishing the tender, we would like to invite interested parties to meet with us during the first week of May 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 at: sourcing@niwater.com – FAO Neil Elliott

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067832
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029273-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66600000 - Treasury services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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