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title: "C1253 - Leakage Detection Support (Area 3 - South 1 and 2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0493ba"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES"
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# C1253 - Leakage Detection Support (Area 3 - South 1 and 2)

Buyer: NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0493ba

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## Summary

This public procurement process is managed by NI Water and its subsidiaries, seeking to support their active leakage control policy in South 1 and 2 areas. The industry category is repair and maintenance services, specifically within public utilities and water distribution. The procurement is in the tender stage, with relevant documents available and submissions due by 8 January 2025. The contract, valued between £1m and £4m, will initially cover two years with an option for a one-year extension. Businesses are invited to contribute feedback and proposals for detecting unreported leaks in the water distribution network.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water management, public utilities, and related services. Firms experienced in leak testing, water supply operations, and drinking-water distribution will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. NI Water aims to augment its in-house resources to reduce leakage levels, creating ample opportunities for suppliers with innovative solutions and services. The open procedure is designed to attract a wide range of competent suppliers, encouraging SMEs to expand their portfolios by participating in this substantial, recurring contract.

## Notice

The Client has had an active leakage control policy for many years. It has in place a leakage business plan to take forward leakage activities. The level of leakage has been reduced from 291 Ml/d at March 2002 to 153.5 Ml/d at September 2024. As per the Utility Regulator's Price Control 2021 "PC21" determination for the period from April 2021 to March 2027 it is proposed to reduce the level of leakage to 150 Ml/d. Through this Contract the Client intends to supplement the existing in-house resources and the primary leakage support contract (C1175) for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client has had an active leakage control policy for many years. It has in place a leakage business plan to take forward leakage activities. The level of leakage has been reduced from 291 Ml/d at March 2002 to 153.5 Ml/d at September 2024. As per the Utility Regulator's Price Control 2021 "PC21" determination for the period from April 2021 to March 2027 it is proposed to reduce the level of leakage to 150 Ml/d. Through this Contract the Client intends to supplement the existing in-house resources and the primary leakage support contract (C1175) for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network.

Options: This contract has been awarded for 2 years with the option to extend for 1 year.

Renewal: This contract has an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for 1 year, therefore renewal is expected in 2-3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009011-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract has an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for 1 year, therefore renewal is expected in 2-3 years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LARSEN WATER MANAGEMENT; MCALLISTER BROS; WATERWORX ROBOTICS |

## 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
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 65111000 - Drinking-water distribution
- 65130000 - Operation of water supplies
- 71631430 - Leak-testing services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009011-2025
- 2 Dec 2024 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038743-2024
- 23 Aug 2024 at 14:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027124-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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