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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Northern Ireland Water Limited, a public authority classified under sub-central government and operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, involves the maintenance of an Electronic Site Security System. This contract, identified with title "T137 - Maintenance of Electronic Site Security System," is rooted in the utilities industry and takes place primarily in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct award, with the rationale centred on maintaining the existing Abloy Cliq Site Access security system to avoid compatibility issues and service disruptions. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with a contract duration beginning on 5th August 2026 and concluding on 4th August 2027, with potential renewal extensions up to a maximum of 3rd August 2029. The contract, valued at £550,000 net, was awarded to ASSA ABLOY Limited, the existing equipment manufacturer and service provider, ensuring ongoing system functionality and support.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in surveillance and security systems, notably those capable of delivering site security access management systems or related services. It exemplifies a growth prospect for large-scale suppliers who can offer continuity in managing complex security frameworks. Although the process was a direct award, there is a strategic intention by Northern Ireland Water to tender this requirement competitively in the future to fulfil long-term needs, indicating potential for other businesses to engage in upcoming tender opportunities. Being well-suited for organisations with experience in utilities-specific applications, and particularly manufacturers familiar with the Abloy Cliq system, the tender represents a concrete opportunity for businesses to align with public sector contracts by providing reliable and compatible security solutions.

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Notice Title

T137 - Maintenance of Electronic Site Security System

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Site Security Access Management System. Northern Ireland Water currently utilises the Abloy Cliq Site Access security system on its front gates, selected buildings and internal locations across various NI Water Waste and Clean Water sites. Northern Ireland Water is seeking to extend, maintain and best utilise the existing Abloy Cliq site security access management system as set out in this document and currently deployed.

Procurement Information

The direct award is required to maintain and support the existing Site Security Management System and associated equipment currently installed across operational sites. The proposed supplier is the manufacturer of the existing equipment and the current maintenance provider. Awarding the contract to an alternative supplier could create compatibility issues, service disruption, and increased operational risk. The direct award will ensure continuity of service and the ongoing integrity, functionality, and support of the existing security infrastructure. It is Northern Ireland Waters intention to competitively tender this requirement to fulfill it's longer terms requirements. (See ref 2025/S 000-064396)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d130
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074236-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 4 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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 LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ASSA ABLOY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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