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T187 - Renewable Electricity Export

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

22 Jul 2026 at 09:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 09:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process involves Northern Ireland Water, a public authority under sub-central government regulations, seeking to engage suppliers for the export and marketing of electricity generated from its renewable energy assets within the Single Electricity Market (SEM). The process is at the planning stage, with a market engagement notice already published. Located in Belfast, the procurement falls under the industry category of energy, specifically focusing on electricity and solar energy. The deadline for submitting responses to the Request for Information (RFI) is set for Wednesday, 22nd July 2026, at 4pm. The estimated contract period is from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the energy sector, particularly those specialising in renewable energy solutions. Suppliers with expertise in electricity export and marketing are highly encouraged to participate, as this engagement could lead to long-term contractual relationships and expansion within the SEM. Companies with experience in managing renewable energy assets and navigating regulatory frameworks will be well-suited to compete, offering a chance to establish or strengthen their presence in the Northern Irish and broader UK energy markets.

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Notice Information

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 22nd July 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c71a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069035-2026
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
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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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