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title: "T174 - Lifting and Fall Arrest Equipment - Supply, Maintenance, Testing and Certification (includes optional pressure systems requirement - not mandatory)"
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buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED"
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# T174 - Lifting and Fall Arrest Equipment - Supply, Maintenance, Testing and Certification (includes optional pressure systems requirement - not mandatory)

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065af5

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Northern Ireland Water Limited, encompasses the supply, maintenance, testing, and certification of lifting and fall arrest equipment, along with optional pressure systems requirements. The process is described under tender ID T174 and falls within the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The procurement concerns Northern Ireland, specifically within the UK region UKN. Currently in the tender update stage, the process follows a competitive flexible procedure. Key deadlines include an expression of interest by 3rd July 2026, with award notifications expected by 30th September 2026. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £18,000,000, is segmented into two lots addressing the northern and southern regions of Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and certification services for industrial equipment. The structured nature of this procurement, paired with the scope to deliver both planned and reactive repairs, offers a sustainable and robust business growth path. Ideal contenders would be those capable of demonstrating proficiency in handling large quantities of equipment—10,000 items per lot annually—while also providing value-added services such as equipment improvements and data capture to enhance the client's management strategy. Given the emphasis on quality alongside competitive pricing, businesses with a strong track record in service delivery and performance management would be well-positioned to compete.

## Notice

This Contract is is for maintenance, repair, supply and certification of Lifting and Fall arrest equipment as per statutory requirements of circa 10,000 items of equipment in each Lot per annum out of the Client's approximate total of 26,000 items across the Client's estate. This number is subject to change throughout the Contract Period. This contract will principally deal with planned maintenance, re-active repairs, quotation project work, supply of new equipment and materials, testing and certification of lifting equipment and where requested information gathering relating to the Client's assets. This will inform the Client's Mechanical and Electrical management strategy to enable fully meet legislative requirements. The main areas of work under the contract. (a) Planned Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance across the range of LEAPS Assets found on the Clients Estate (b) Remedial Repairs (c) Reactive Repairs (d) Testing and Certification (e) Project and Upgrades across the range of LEAPS Assets found on the Clients Estate (f) Supply of new equipment and materials (g) Production of records for all work carried out (h) Production of Management Information Reports (i) Recommendations for equipment improvements and upgrades (j) Asset Condition and Data Capture (k) Competent professional services in relation to duties and tasks required to ensure legislative compliance for all the Client's Lifting, fall arrest and pressure systems equipment.

### Lot Information

Lifting and Fall Arrest Equipment - Supply, Maintenance, Testing and Certification - North

Scope of services provided in the North area of Northern Ireland. See Specification for further details.

Options: The Client also reserves the right to procure the following requirement under this contract; maintenance, repair, supply and certification of pressure systems equipment of up to 500 items of equipment per annum out of the Client's approximate total of 1250 items. This number is subject to change.

Renewal: 5 x up to 12 months optional extension periods at Client's absolute discretion, subject to agreement

Lifting and Fall Arrest Equipment - Supply, Maintenance, Testing and Certification - South

Scope of services provided in the South area of Northern Ireland. See Specification for further details.

Options: The Client also reserves the right to procure the following requirement under this contract; maintenance, repair, supply and certification of pressure systems equipment of up to 500 items of equipment per annum out of the Client's approximate total of 1250 items. This number is subject to change.

Renewal: 5 x up to 12 months optional extension periods at Client's absolute discretion, subject to agreement

### Planning Information

NI Water is preparing a tender for the maintenance, repair, supply and certification of Lifting and Fall arrest equipment as per statutory requirements of up to 25,500 items of equipment per annum out of the Client’s approximate total of 35,000 items. This number is subject to change. NI Water is also keen to understand supplier's ability to provide maintenance, repair, supply and certification of pressure systems equipment, although this aspect is likely to be an optional service and not required to bid.
Prior to publishing the tender, NI Water would
like to invite suppliers to meet with us in March 2026. The purpose of these meetings is to outline the upcoming tender process and gather valuable market insights that may help shape the final requirements.
If you are interested in meeting with NI Water, please contact us via the following email
address:
sourcing@niwater.com - FAO Dean Campbell
A set of slides will be issued to provide further information prior to the meeting. Meetings are planned to take place in mid March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050526-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2033-04-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 16:01 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050526-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 17:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041635-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 12:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016450-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050526-2026
  28th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041635-2026
  6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016450-2026
  24th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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