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Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Northern Ireland Water Limited, has initiated a procurement process titled "T188 NI Water Alpha – Concrete Repairs." This process is at the planning stage and involves a general market enquiry to identify suppliers capable of providing concrete repairs and cementitious coatings across four Water Treatment Works in Northern Ireland. The procurement industry category covers construction-related services, engineering services, and repair and maintenance services, among others. Suppliers interested in participating have until 12 August 2026 to express their interest, and subsequent one-on-one meetings may occur in August/September 2026. This notice follows Northern Irish devolved regulations and is aimed at pre-engaging interested parties as part of the planning phase, with future notices anticipated by 21 September 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, and maintenance services. Companies with experience in providing concrete and cementitious solutions for water treatment facilities will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their expertise. The project’s substantial term, spanning from April 2027 to March 2033, offers potential long-term business engagement. Northern Ireland Water Limited seeks to identify firms with the capacity and capability to deliver these services under public authority frameworks, offering an entry point for firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector utilities market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

T188 NI Water Alpha - Concrete Repairs

Notice Description

This notice is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with suppliers who can deliver concrete repairs and cementitious coatings at 4 Water Treatment Works based across Northern Ireland.

Planning Information

This notice is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with suppliers who can deliver concrete repairs and cementitious coatings at 4 Water Treatment Works based across Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Water Alpha (NIWA) is seeking to assess the interest, capacity and capability of the market in providing this type of service. Additional information on this requirement is available. You can express interest in this requirement and/or request a copy of the additional information by emailing sourcing@niwater.com, FAO Heather Kyle. Following expressions of interest, NIWA may hold one-to-one supplier engagement meetings in August / September 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072306-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 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 LIMITED
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

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