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05 Aug 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Ltd, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity, has announced a tender under the title "T160 - Cyber Assurance Services". The procurement is focused within the IT services industry category, covering areas such as software development, consultancy, and computer audit services. Located in Belfast, United Kingdom, this tender is currently at the tender stage, having been initiated on 5th August 2026. Businesses interested in participating must express their interest by 4th September 2026, with the deadline for enquiries set for 2nd September 2026. The awarding of the contract is expected to conclude on 30th October 2026. The procurement process follows a selective method, termed as a Competitive Flexible Procedure, and submissions must be made electronically through eTendersNI.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for those experienced in IT services, specifically in areas such as systems analysis, programming, and computer consultancy. With a contract value of £720,000 and the potential for renewal and additional purchases, firms specialising in cyber assurance and related IT services can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and showcase their expertise in a high-demand sector. The contract’s focus on quality, weighted at 70%, alongside a 30% cost consideration, suggests that firms with a strong track record in delivering innovative, high-quality IT solutions stand a solid chance in competing successfully.

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Notice Title

T160 - Cyber Assurance Services

Notice Description

This contract is for cyber assurance services. For more details please refer to specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074300-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2032-08-05

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD
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

Further Information

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