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Provision of Portable Chemical Toilets for Irish Traveller Sites

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Portable Chemical Toilets for Irish Traveller Sites," a service aimed at improving sanitation facilities for Irish Traveller sites and unauthorised encampments throughout Northern Ireland. This procurement falls within the sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services category and is conducted via a selective, competitive flexible procedure. Prospective bidders must adhere to key deadlines, with the tender closing on 19th May 2026. The award decision will be made by 10th June 2026. Located in Belfast, this tender represents an above-threshold governmental endeavour under Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in waste management or sanitation solutions. With an estimated contract value of £192,000, the procurement could facilitate substantial business growth for qualified suppliers capable of meeting the quality and cost criteria outlined. Companies adept in competitive service offerings and managing scalable projects across Northern Ireland will find this tender an attractive prospect for establishing long-term collaboration with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Potential suppliers should acquaint themselves with the tender documentation to capitalise on renewal and additional option opportunities available within the contract period extending until June 2029, or potentially up to June 2032.

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Notice Title

Provision of Portable Chemical Toilets for Irish Traveller Sites

Notice Description

The Housing Executive requires 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/036692-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 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
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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