---
title: "OT Backup System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f0cf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD"
published: "2025-12-08"
---

# OT Backup System

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f0cf

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Water Ltd is initiating a procurement process under the tag "tender" for an "OT Backup System". The procurement involves the provision, installation, and configuration of a backup solution in an OT air-gapped environment, along with ongoing support and maintenance. This process is categorized under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement, which adopts an open competition method, is guided by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 and operates under a below-threshold criterion. Interested parties should note that the tender began on 8th December 2025 and submissions are due by 12:00 on the 9th of January 2026. The contract location is Belfast, Northern Ireland.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specializing in backup solutions and system maintenance in air-gapped environments. With an overall contract value of £200,000 and a quality-to-price award ratio of 60:40, there is potential for growth through long-term partnerships with Northern Ireland Water Ltd. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find particular suitability given the lot details highlight SME-friendly conditions. The contract period extends from January 2026 to January 2031, with options for renewal, making this tender a favourable prospect for businesses seeking reliable, long-term engagements.

## Notice

The requirements are for the provision, installation and configuration of a back up solution in an OT air-gapped environment. Support and maintenance of the backup solution is also required and needs to be provided throughout the term of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080619-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT37 0UT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Rostulla |
| Westminster constituency | East Antrim |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 13:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080619-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080619-2025
  8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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