---
title: "T156 -Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e53"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NI WATER"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# T156 -Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription

Buyer: NI WATER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e53

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## Summary

NI Water is seeking to engage in an open procurement process for the 'Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription'. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, involving software development and support, primarily located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement stage is currently active, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 9th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 11th March 2026. The contract value amounts to £283,800, and the award criteria focus on quality and price with a weighting of 30% and 70% respectively. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in IT services, software consulting, programming, support, and implementation. Suitable companies likely include small to medium-sized enterprises that possess expertise in software-related services and have capabilities to meet the tender's specifications through open competition. Northern Irish devolved regulations apply, providing an advantageous context for local firms. Collaborative potential exists due to options for additional purchases during the contract duration, presenting further commercial possibilities for technology-driven enterprises.

## Notice

This contract is for Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract includes the right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017922-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £283,800 |
| Lots value | £283,800 |
| 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 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72254000 - Software testing
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 13:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017922-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017922-2026
  27th February 2026 - 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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