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NI Water - Fleet Maintenance and Management Services

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

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Planning

07 Aug 2026 at 14:07

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Northern Ireland Water Limited involves a tender for Fleet Maintenance and Management Services across Northern Ireland. This planned procurement, under the competitive flexible procedure, falls within the services category and targets the repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment. Northern Ireland Water Limited, a sub-central public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, has its headquarters in Belfast, UK. The tender is currently in the planning stage and was documented on 7th August 2026. The deadline for submission is set for 15th January 2027, with the contract period expected to begin on 1st October 2027. The award period is projected to end by 1st June 2027, with potential contract extensions lasting up to 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance and management, especially those experienced in servicing Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) and Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) fleets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the project’s provisions for such businesses. The contract offers a potential lifespan of up to seven years, subject to performance, thereby offering long-term business growth prospects for suitable contractors. The open procurement method allows for wide participation, making it an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their service offerings within the Northern Ireland region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NI Water - Fleet Maintenance and Management Services

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of Fleet Maintenance and Management Services associated with the Clients Fleet across Northern Ireland. The main areas of work under the contract are the provision and management of the Servicing, Maintenance and Repair (SMR), certification (e.g. Goods Vehicle Certificate (GVC, O-Licence, LOLER etc) of the Client's Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) and Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) fleets, which must be carried out on the Contractors or nominated Sub-contractors premises.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract period is anticipated to be for an initial period of three years, with optional extensions of four years in total, subject to acceptable contractor performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075387-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34136000 - Vans

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20276 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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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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