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title: "T162 - Supply, Maintenance and Support Services of Blackline Safety Gas Detection Monitors and Draeger Breathing Apparatus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066879"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# T162 - Supply, Maintenance and Support Services of Blackline Safety Gas Detection Monitors and Draeger Breathing Apparatus

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066879

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Water Limited is in the planning phase of a procurement process for the "Supply, Maintenance and Support Services of Blackline Safety Gas Detection Monitors and Draeger Breathing Apparatus." Scheduled for market engagement via MS Teams on 26th March 2026, this initiative aims to appoint suppliers capable of providing critical safety equipment and services across Belfast, UK. The procurement, guided by Northern Irish devolved regulations, includes multiple lots covering gas-detection equipment, breathing apparatus, and associated health and safety services, with contracts expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and possible renewal until 31st August 2031. The market engagement notice was published on 12th March 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to contact NI Water at sourcing@niwater.com to discuss tender details and requirements.

This procurement presents an attractive opportunity for businesses in the safety equipment and services sector to expand their market reach. Firms that specialise in gas detection and breathing apparatus supply, maintenance, and support—particularly those with experience in health and safety services—will find this tender particularly appealing. As Northern Ireland Water Ltd is seeking to gather market insights to refine its requirements, suppliers who can provide innovative solutions and demonstrate capability in handling utilities procurement processes are well-positioned to benefit from this engagement. Engaging early in the planning phase could influence the tender specifications and open up potential for long-term collaboration.

## Notice

This contract requirement will comprise of the following lots: Lot 1: Supply, Maintenance and Support Services of Blackline Gas Detection Monitors Lot 2: Supply, Maintenance and Support Services of Draeger Breathing Apparatus Lot 3: Hire of a Health & Safety Technician for maintenance on a range of H&S Equipment

### Planning Information

NI Water is preparing to go out to market to appoint suppliers for the Supply, Maintenance and Support Services of Blackline Safety Gas Detection Monitors and Draeger Breathing Apparatus.
Prior to publishing the tender, we would like to invite suppliers to meet with us via MS Teams on 26th 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 Neil Elliott
Further information will be issued to suppliers interested in a meeting by getting in touch with the above email address. Meetings are planned to take place on 26th March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022365-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus
- 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment
- 44611200 - Breathing apparatus
- 50413100 - Repair and maintenance services of gas-detection equipment
- 71317200 - Health and safety services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 14:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022365-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022365-2026
  12th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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