---
title: "Provision of Portable Chemical Toilets for Irish Traveller Sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0688c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Provision of Portable Chemical Toilets for Irish Traveller Sites

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0688c0

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive, a central government public authority based in Belfast, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Portable Chemical Toilets for Irish Traveller Sites." This contract was initiated to hire portable chemical toilets for sanitation purposes on designated Irish Traveller Sites and instances of unauthorised encampments across Northern Ireland. The procurement, under the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, utilised a competitive flexible procedure and was covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). The key dates include the contract's active period from 13 June 2026 to 12 June 2029, with a potential maximum extension until 12 June 2032. The procurement stage was concluded with the award dated 11 June 2026 and contract signing, reflecting selective procurement methodology aimed at ensuring quality and competitive cost considerations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specializing in the provision and maintenance of sanitation services, particularly in flexible and mobile solutions. The awarded contract to Balloo Hire Centre Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Belfast, underscores the competitive edge SMEs can have in such public procurement exercises. Businesses engaging in equipment hire or sanitation services, and those with expertise in fulfilling similar public sector requirements, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract supports local business ventures and stimulates economic activities tied to public service delivery, offering a lucrative platform for engagement and an opportunity to showcase reliability and quality in service provisions.

## Notice

The Housing Executive required a service to hire individual portable chemical toilets to provide a means of sanitation for members of the Irish Traveller population on designated Irish Traveller Sites, where necessary, and in instances of unauthorised encampments throughout Northern Ireland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Please see Tender Documentation

Renewal: Please see Tender Documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055011-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,000 |
| Lots value | £192,000 |
| Awards value | £68,227 |
| Contracts value | £68,227 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8PB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALLOO HIRE CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 08:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055011-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 08:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051163-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036692-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055011-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051163-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036692-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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