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title: "T125 - Contracted Analysis for Potable and Raw Water, Wastewater and Trade Effluent Quality Analysis"
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# T125 - Contracted Analysis for Potable and Raw Water, Wastewater and Trade Effluent Quality Analysis

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a9af

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Water Limited has completed its tender process for the contract titled "T125 - Contracted Analysis for Potable and Raw Water, Wastewater and Trade Effluent Quality Analysis". The procurement, carried out under a selective and competitive flexible procedure, pertained to the utilities sector and took place in Belfast, United Kingdom. The tender was officially awarded to Northumbrian Water Ltd, a large-scale supplier, on 19th December 2025, with the contractual services starting from 27th December 2025. The procurement involved ISO17025: 2017 and DWTS accredited analysis services, divided into two lots: non-operationally significant and operationally significant parameters. Both contracts, with completion dates until 2029 and 2027 respectively, offer potential renewals extending up to six years.

This procurement provides a substantial business opportunity for organisations within the laboratory and analysis services industry. The contract, valued between £4,000,000 and £6,000,000, involves the supply and delivery of prepared sample bottles, regular analysis tasks, and ad hoc analysis requests, aligning with regulatory compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, especially those capable of meeting the specific technical and operational requirements outlined by Northern Ireland Water. As demands fluctuate based on regulatory and operational needs, businesses equipped for flexibility and adherence to strict reporting timelines will find particularly beneficial opportunities for growth.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of ISO17025: 2017 and (where relevant) DWTS accredited analyses of non-operationally and operationally significant parameters in potable, raw, and interstage water, wastewater and trade effluent samples; reporting results of these analyses; supply of prepared sample bottles for the analyses required; and their delivery to, and collection of samples from, the Client's laboratory sites. NI Water are required under the Clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. In addition to planned analysis to be carried out at regular intervals during the life of the contract there will be an ad hoc analysis requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Non-Operationally Significant Parameters:

This contract is for the provision of ISO17025: 2017 and (where relevant) DWTS accredited analyses of non-operationally and operationally significant parameters in potable, raw, and interstage water, wastewater and trade effluent samples; reporting results of these analyses; supply of prepared sample bottles for the analyses required; and their delivery to, and collection of samples from, the Client's laboratory sites listed in Clause 1.5. LOT 1 is for non-operationally significant parameters.

Options: The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Services under this Contract during the Contract Period, increases in the contract value due to the addition of these services or due to increased analysis volumes will not be deemed a substantial modification. Volumes and analytical requirements may fluctuate in line with NI Water's operational and regulatory requirements.

Renewal: Two options to extend the contract for a period up to 12 months.

Lot 2 - Operationally Significant Parameters

This contract is for the provision of ISO17025: 2017 and (where relevant) DWTS accredited analyses of non-operationally and operationally significant parameters in potable, raw, and interstage water, wastewater and trade effluent samples; reporting results of these analyses; supply of prepared sample bottles for the analyses required; and their delivery to, and collection of samples from, the Client's laboratory sites listed in Clause 1.5 of the Specification. Lot 2 is for the Operationally significant parameters.

Options: The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Services under this Contract during the Contract Period, increases in the contract value due to the addition of these services or due to increased analysis volumes will not be deemed a substantial modification. Volumes and analytical requirements may fluctuate in line with NI Water's operational and regulatory requirements.

Renewal: Four options to extend the contract for a period up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002942-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,760,000 |
| Lots value | £5,760,000 |
| Awards value | £4,565,309 |
| Contracts value | £6,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES; NORTHERN IRELAND WATER |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 09:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002942-2026
- 9 Dec 2025 at 10:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080936-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 14:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062929-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002942-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080936-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062929-2025
  7th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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