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title: "Request for Information (RFI) - Market interest and capability to procure and process (\"Wet Milling\") magnetite to NIW's required specification for Potable Water Treatment Process"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a6a4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES"
published: "2025-10-02"
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# Request for Information (RFI) - Market interest and capability to procure and process ("Wet Milling") magnetite to NIW's required specification for Potable Water Treatment Process

Buyer: NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a6a4

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## Summary

NI Water and its subsidiaries are currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information (RFI) - Market interest and capability to procure and process ('Wet Milling') magnetite to NIW’s required specification for Potable Water Treatment Process." This process is classified under the industry category of mining, basic metals and related products, specifically focusing on iron ores and mining equipment. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the buying organisation is looking to engage with the market for preliminary information before proceeding to the next procurement stages. Key deadline for this engagement is set for 10 October 2025, allowing interested parties to participate actively by reaching out to the provided contact email.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mining, metal ore production, and related equipment. Companies equipped with the capability to process magnetite to specified standards and those involved in machinery for mining and construction could greatly benefit from this tender. Also, it highlights opportunities suitable for SMEs due to its structured lot offering. By engaging early, businesses can align their services to meet the requirements effectively and explore long-term growth through partnership with a prominent public utility provider like NI Water.

## Notice

Northern Ireland Water requires the information sought in this document to assess interest and capability of the market to support NI Water in procuring and processing (wet milling) magnetite to NIW's required specifications.

### Planning Information

Please contact sourcing@niwater.com FAO Maria Bunting-Mcgeown for a copy of the RFI document or if you have any queries or thoughts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061660-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2029 - 1 Jan 2032 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 14600000 - Metal ores and alloys
- 14610000 - Metal ores
- 14611000 - Iron ores
- 14614000 - Miscellaneous ores
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 43100000 - Mining equipment

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 11:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061660-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061660-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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