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title: "C1175 - Leakage Detection Services"
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# C1175 - Leakage Detection Services

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0387a4

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## Summary

The NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED has awarded a contract for Leakage Detection Services with a value of £45m, although the expected spend may vary from £32m to £45m. The procurement is for the provision of leakage detection services across Northern Ireland, split into four lots. The contract has been awarded to E McMullan Ltd and Amelio Utilities Ltd, with an initial contract period of 3 years and the option to extend for an additional 2+1+1 years.

This tender opportunity for Leakage Detection Services with NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED presents a chance for businesses in the repair and maintenance services sector. Contractors can bid for up to four lots, but the award will be limited to a maximum of two lots per contractor. The contract involves a selective procurement method, utilising a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The contract aims to supplement existing resources for detecting unreported leaks in the water distribution network across various areas in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of leakage detection services across Northern Ireland. Through this contract, NI Water intends to appoint contractors to supplement existing in-house resources for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network. This contract is split into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Area 1 (North 1 and North 2), Lot 2 - Area 2 (East 1 and East 2), Lot 3 - Area 3 (South 1 and South 2) and Lot 4 - Area 4 (West 1 and West 2). Contractors are permitted to submit a tender response for a maximum of four lots, however, contract award will be limited to a maximum of two lots per contractor.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Area 1 (North 1 and North 2)

This contract is for the provision of leakage detection services across Northern Ireland. Through this contract, NI Water intends to appoint contractors to supplement existing inhouse resources for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network. This contract is split into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Area 1 (North 1 and North 2), Lot 2 - Area 2 (East 1 and East 2), Lot 3 - Area 3 (South 1 and South 2) and Lot 4 - Area 4 (West 1 and West 2). Contractors are permitted to submit a tender response for a maximum of four lots, however, contract award will be limited to a maximum of two lots per contractor.

Options: Initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2+1+1 years.

Renewal: Initial contract period of 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 3+1+1 years.

Lot 2 - Area 2 (East 1 and East 2)

This contract is for the provision of leakage detection services across Northern Ireland. Through this contract, NI Water intends to appoint contractors to supplement existing inhouse resources for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network. This contract is split into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Area 1 (North 1 and North 2), Lot 2 - Area 2 (East 1 and East 2), Lot 3 - Area 3 (South 1 and South 2) and Lot 4 - Area 4 (West 1 and West 2). Contractors are permitted to submit a tender response for a maximum of four lots, however, contract award will be limited to a maximum of two lots per contractor.

Options: Initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2+1+1 years.

Renewal: Initial contract period of 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 3+1+1 years.

Lot 3 - Area 3 (South 1 and South 2)

This contract is for the provision of leakage detection services across Northern Ireland. Through this contract, NI Water intends to appoint contractors to supplement existing inhouse resources for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network. This contract is split into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Area 1 (North 1 and North 2), Lot 2 - Area 2 (East 1 and East 2), Lot 3 - Area 3 (South 1 and South 2) and Lot 4 - Area 4 (West 1 and West 2). Contractors are permitted to submit a tender response for a maximum of four lots, however, contract award will be limited to a maximum of two lots per contractor.

Options: Initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2+1+1 years.

Renewal: Initial contract period of 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 3+1+1 years.

Lot 4 - Area 4 (West 1 and West 2)

This contract is for the provision of leakage detection services across Northern Ireland. Through this contract, NI Water intends to appoint contractors to supplement existing inhouse resources for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network. This contract is split into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Area 1 (North 1 and North 2), Lot 2 - Area 2 (East 1 and East 2), Lot 3 - Area 3 (South 1 and South 2) and Lot 4 - Area 4 (West 1 and West 2). Contractors are permitted to submit a tender response for a maximum of four lots, however, contract award will be limited to a maximum of two lots per contractor.

Options: Initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2+1+1 years.

Renewal: Initial contract period of 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 3+1+1 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004604-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,531,000 |
| Lots value | £32,531,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AMELIO UTILITIES; E MCMULLAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 71631430 - Leak-testing services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2024 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004604-2024
- 20 Sep 2023 at 12:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027778-2023
- 28 Jul 2023 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022060-2023
- 23 Nov 2022 at 12:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033219-2022

## Notice URLs

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

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