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title: "T181 Leakage Detection Support Services (Secondary contract)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c22f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# T181 Leakage Detection Support Services (Secondary contract)

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c22f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "T181 Leakage Detection Support Services (Secondary contract)" is currently at the planning stage. This initiative, led by Northern Ireland Water Limited, aims to provide supplementary resources to assist in the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and public utilities, specifically targeting water distribution. Located in Northern Ireland, the process invites input until 17th July 2026, as part of a general market engagement to gauge potential supplier interest and capabilities. The engagement stage anticipates one-to-one meetings in July and August 2026 to allow suppliers to present their approaches and technologies useful in leakage detection.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the repair and maintenance, and public utility sectors, especially those specialising in leak detection and water management services. Companies with experience in providing supplementary staffing solutions for utility operations are particularly well-suited to participate. The procurement method involves a Request for Information (RfI), which stands as a precursor to a competitive procurement process, providing businesses with the chance to influence the final service specifications and network with Northern Ireland Water Limited ahead of the full tender. The successful execution of this contract could potentially foster long-term relationships with a key utility provider, enhancing business portfolios and securing future opportunities.

## Notice

To provide supplementary resources to NI Water's existing in-house teams for the detection of unreported leaks in the water distribution network.

### Planning Information

This RfI is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with suppliers who can deliver leakage detection support services to NI Water. 
NI Water is seeking to assess the interest, capacity and capability of the market in providing this type of service. 
NI Water are also interested in receiving feedback from the market on the different experiences, approaches and models used in other sectors / utilities for leakage detection services.
The RfI Questionnaire and accompanying information document are currently available and you can request a copy via email at sourcing@niwater.com, FAO Heather Kyle. 
The RfI Questionnaire is to be completed and returned no later than 17th July 2026.
In addition to the RfI, NI Water may hold one-to-one supplier engagement meetings in July/August 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062163-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 65110000 - Water distribution
- 65111000 - Drinking-water distribution
- 65130000 - Operation of water supplies
- 71631430 - Leak-testing services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 10:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062163-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062163-2026
  2nd July 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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