---
title: "Request for information (RFI) for Replacement and Maintenance of NI Water site electronic access system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ad48"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES"
published: "2025-10-10"
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# Request for information (RFI) for Replacement and Maintenance of NI Water site electronic access system

Buyer: NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ad48

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## Summary

NI Water and its subsidiaries, operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, have initiated a request for information (RFI) for the Replacement and Maintenance of its site electronic access system. The tender seeks services in the emergency and security equipment sector, specifically focusing on surveillance and security systems. Based in Belfast, the buying organisation is seeking solutions that can be scaled across Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a competitive flexible procedure outlined as the procurement method. Interested parties are required to submit their inquiries by 16th October 2025, while the tender submission period closes on 5th November 2025. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2029, extending over several years with potential for renewal.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in security systems and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive, region-wide support and supply of replacement parts will find this tender particularly appealing. The opportunity is well-suited to businesses that can manage substantial contracts and offer flexible, reliable security solutions. With a total estimated contract value of £3.6 million, this procurement process could be a compelling prospect for companies looking to solidify their presence in the public sector security equipment market.

## Notice

This is a request for information (RFI) for Replacement and Maintenance of NI Water site electronic access system. The replacement electronic access system will be required to be rolled out across a number of NI Water's sites. Any successful supplier should be able to provide services over the full geographical coverage of Northern Ireland. This will include the ongoing maintenance, repair, like for like replacement and supply of spare parts over the period of the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Potentially 3 or 4 1-year extensions available. Yet to be confirmed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064396-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2029 - 1 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 35125000 - Surveillance system
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 18:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064396-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064396-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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