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title: "Request for Information- Winter Gritting Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c7b5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES"
published: "2023-05-10"
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# Request for Information- Winter Gritting Services

Buyer: NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c7b5

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## Summary

NI Water and its subsidiaries have initiated a tender process titled "Request for Information- Winter Gritting Services" in the services category. The procurement involves the provision of winter gritting services at Northern Ireland Water and Northern Ireland Water Alpha sites during adverse cold weather periods. The contract is expected to last up to 6 years. Interested suppliers must respond to the questions in the RFI document. The tender has a value of GBP 350,000 and submission deadline is on May 18, 2023, with bid validity until August 16, 2023.

This tender for winter gritting services from NI Water offers an opportunity for businesses in the grounds maintenance services sector. Suppliers of road-maintenance vehicles, road salt, repair and maintenance services related to roads, winter-maintenance vehicles, and grounds maintenance services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, and the tender period ends on May 18, 2023. Interested businesses can find more details on submission methods and other requirements on the procurement portal.

## Notice

NI Water would like to hear from suppliers who can deliver winter gritting services. NI Water has a requirement for winter gritting services at the Northern Ireland Water and Northern Ireland Water Alpha sites during spells of adverse cold weather. It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded for up to 6 years. Suppliers are invited to respond to the questions in the RFI document detailing their experience.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NI Water would like to hear from suppliers who can deliver winter gritting services. NI Water has a requirement for winter gritting services at the Northern Ireland Water and Northern Ireland Water Alpha sites during spells of adverse cold weather. It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded for up to 6 years. Suppliers are invited to respond to the questions in the RFI document detailing their experience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013347-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles
- 34144400 - Road-maintenance vehicles
- 34927100 - Road salt
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 10 May 2023 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013347-2023

## Notice URLs

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

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