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title: "Market Engagement Exercise - Disposal / Recycling of Water Treatment Works Residuals"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES"
published: "2022-07-04"
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# Market Engagement Exercise - Disposal / Recycling of Water Treatment Works Residuals

Buyer: NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034db4

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by NI Water and its subsidiaries, focusing on a market engagement exercise entitled "Disposal / Recycling of Water Treatment Works Residuals." This undertaking falls under the services industry category, specifically the CPV classification for sludge disposal services. The engagement session is scheduled to gather expressions of interest from suppliers by 1.00pm on Friday, 15th July 2022, with the aim of understanding possible innovative disposal and recycling options. Key dates include the engagement session expected to take place in July/August 2022, while the current contracts for these services will expire at the end of October and November 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sludge disposal, removal, and treatment services, particularly those innovating in recycling solutions. Companies with expertise in environmental services and waste management could find a suitable position to compete, as NI Water aims to engage with suppliers who can offer innovative approaches to handle the approximately 22,627 tonnes of Water Treatment Works Residuals produced annually. The supplier engagement session will provide an opportunity for selected businesses to showcase their capabilities and align their offerings with NI Water's future procurement strategy.

## Notice

Northern Ireland Water and Northern Ireland Water Alpha (which is a Subsidiary of Northern Ireland Water Limited) are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers who currently deliver these services or are interested in delivering these services in the future. . NI Water currently produces approximately 22,627 tonnes per year of Water Treatment Works (WTWs) Residuals (EWC 190902). This is produced at the following NI Water and NI Water Alpha sites:- . NI Water Sites:- -Altnahinch 1,190 tonnes -Carmoney 1,140 tonnes -Caugh Hill 998 tonnes -Derg 1,649 tonnes -Dorisland 1,568 tonnes -Drumaroad 2,850 tonnes -Fofanny 1,386 tonnes -Glenhordial 241 tonnes -Lough Bradan 1,545 tonnes -Lough Fea 661 tonnes -Lough Macrory 607 tonnes -Seagahan 792 tonnes . NI Water Alpha Sites:- -Ballinrees 800 tonnes -Castor Bay 3,200 tonnes -Dunore Point 4,000 tonnes . NI Water has in place a contract for the disposal of Water Treatment Work Residuals which expires on 31st October 2022 and an NI Water Alpha contract for the recycling/disposal of Water Treatment Work Residuals which expires on 30th November 2022. . NI Water are planning to hold a supplier engagement session in July/August 2022 to determine if there are potential innovative disposal / recycling options for our Water Treatment Work Residuals. . An expression of interest for this session can be made in response to this PIN by emailing sourcing@niwater.com (FAO Manus O'Kane and Shannon Whelan). Expressions of interest are to be received no later than 1.00pm on Friday 15th July 2022. . Following the receipt of expressions of interest, NI Water will be in contact with suppliers in due course, to set out details of the supplier engagement session. The engagement session will provide interested suppliers with the opportunity to obtain further information relating to NI Water and NI Water Alpha's requirements and will also provide NI Water the opportunity to obtain feedback from the market. . The purpose of this market engagement exercise will also help NI Water select the best procurement strategy to deliver these services going forward. . Please note that NI Water will not reimburse any costs incurred by Economic Operators in connection with this market engagement exercise.

### Lot Information

NI Water Sites

See main description.

NI Water Alpha Sites

See main description.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018188-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT14 6TE |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Park |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90513600 - Sludge removal services
- 90513800 - Sludge treatment services
- 90513900 - Sludge disposal services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2022 at 14:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018188-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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