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17 Jun 2026 at 08:45

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26 May 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Northern Ireland Water, located at Westland House in Belfast, involved the contract titled "T159 – Weighbridges – Maintenance, Calibration, Repairs and Associated Spare Parts." This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on weighbridge services and associated works. Awarded on 26th May 2026, the procurement process has been completed, with the contract set to commence on 9th August 2026 and conclude by 8th August 2029, with potential extensions available. The project is based in the UK, aligning with Northern Irish devolved regulations. Procurement was executed through a below-threshold method designed for specific service requirements, and the contract documentations provide detailed procedural frameworks.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration, preventative maintenance, and repair services, as well as suppliers of weighbridge spare parts. Companies that can efficiently deliver ongoing support for weighbridge systems will find this contract advantageous. SME businesses like Globeweigh UK Ltd, experienced in such specialised services, have been successful in securing this award, indicating that SMEs with expertise in maintenance and repair of technical systems stand a good chance in similar future tenders. The scope for contract renewal and extension further underscores the potential for sustained business growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

T159 - Weighbridges - Maintenance, Calibration, Repairs and Associated Spare Parts

Notice Description

This contract is for the calibration, planned preventative maintenance, reactive repair, associated spare parts and ongoing support of NI Water's weighbridge system. Please refer to the tender documents for further information on the service requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a436
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056926-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts

45221117 - Weighbridge construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50433000 - Calibration services

63712500 - Weighbridge services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£167,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 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 WATER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBEWEIGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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