Provision of Portable Chemical Toilets for Irish Traveller Sites

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 08:35

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 08:05

Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive, a central government public authority based in Belfast, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Portable Chemical Toilets for Irish Traveller Sites." This contract was initiated to hire portable chemical toilets for sanitation purposes on designated Irish Traveller Sites and instances of unauthorised encampments across Northern Ireland. The procurement, under the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, utilised a competitive flexible procedure and was covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). The key dates include the contract's active period from 13 June 2026 to 12 June 2029, with a potential maximum extension until 12 June 2032. The procurement stage was concluded with the award dated 11 June 2026 and contract signing, reflecting selective procurement methodology aimed at ensuring quality and competitive cost considerations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specializing in the provision and maintenance of sanitation services, particularly in flexible and mobile solutions. The awarded contract to Balloo Hire Centre Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Belfast, underscores the competitive edge SMEs can have in such public procurement exercises. Businesses engaging in equipment hire or sanitation services, and those with expertise in fulfilling similar public sector requirements, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract supports local business ventures and stimulates economic activities tied to public service delivery, offering a lucrative platform for engagement and an opportunity to showcase reliability and quality in service provisions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Portable Chemical Toilets for Irish Traveller Sites

Notice Description

The Housing Executive required a service to hire individual portable chemical toilets to provide a means of sanitation for members of the Irish Traveller population on designated Irish Traveller Sites, where necessary, and in instances of unauthorised encampments throughout Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Please see Tender Documentation

Renewal: Please see Tender Documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055011-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£68,227 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£68,227 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALLOO HIRE CENTRE

Further Information

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