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Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Northern Ireland Water is focused on the export and marketing of electricity generated from its renewable energy assets within the Single Electricity Market (SEM). The procurement is currently in the planning stage and is classified under the industry category of goods, specifically involving petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy. The buying organisation, Northern Ireland Water, is a public authority under the sub-central government located in Belfast, United Kingdom. A key milestone in this process is a Request for Information scheduled for responses by 4pm on Wednesday, 29th July 2026, with the procurement contract expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy, electricity trading, and energy marketing. Companies with expertise in the export and marketing of renewable energy within regulated markets, such as the Single Electricity Market, are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement method remains market engagement at this stage, allowing businesses an opportunity to influence and align their offerings with the requirements and expectations of Northern Ireland Water. This process not only opens new avenues for companies to expand their service portfolios but also represents a potential for strategic partnerships within the energy sector, fostering business growth and innovation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

T187 - Renewable Electricity Export

Notice Description

The provision of services for export and marketing of electricity generated from NI Water's renewable energy assets within the Single Electricity Market (SEM).

Planning Information

This Request For Information is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with suppliers who can provide services for the export and marketing of electricity generated from NI Water's renewable energy assets within the Single Electricity Market (SEM). The Request For Information Questionnaire and accompanying information is currently available and you can request a copy via email at sourcing@niwater.com - FAO Neil Elliott Responses should be received by 4pm on Wednesday 29th July 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c71a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064529-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09310000 - Electricity

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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