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C1170 - Water and Wastewater Networks Maintenance and Associated Services

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:00.

Opportunity overview

Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Network Maintenance Programme to deliver Water and Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their water and wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods. This contract will be split into the following 4 lots: Lot 1 - Water and Wastewater Networks Improvements Repairs and Maintenance Services, Lot 2 - Wastewater Network Cleaning and Maintenance and Associated Services, Lot 3 - Desludging of Septic Tanks and Lot 4 - New Development and Metering Infrastructure (Installation and Maintenance).

Classification

  • CPV38550000 — Meters
  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • CPV45220000 — Engineering works and construction works
  • CPV45232150 — Works related to water-distribution pipelines
  • CPV45232400 — Sewer construction work
  • CPV45232410 — Sewerage work
  • CPV45233142 — Road-repair works
  • CPV45500000 — Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
  • CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services
  • CPV50411100 — Repair and maintenance services of water meters
  • CPV65000000 — Public utilities
  • CPV71322000 — Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
  • CPV90000000 — Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
  • CPV90460000 — Cesspool or septic tank emptying services
  • CPV90470000 — Sewer cleaning services
  • CPV90491000 — Sewer survey services
  • CPV90700000 — Environmental services

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Water and Wastewater Networks Improvements Repairs and Maintenance Services£400m
  • Lot 2 - Wastewater Network Cleaning and Maintenance and Associated Services£400m
  • Lot 3 - Desludging of Septic Tanks£400m
  • Lot 4 - New Development and Metering Infrastructure (Installation and Maintenance)£400m
  • Water and Wastewater Networks Improvements Repairs and Maintenance ServicesValue not stated
  • Wastewater Network Cleaning, Maintenance and Associated ServicesValue not stated
  • Desludging of Septic TanksValue not stated
  • Water and Sewerage Service Provision, Meter Maintenance and InstallationValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-041b19
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
4
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
1

Tender Period

Ends
26 Feb 2024, 15:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2024, 00:00

Classification

Id
65000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public utilities

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
24 Aug 2024, 23:59

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Lot 1
Title
Water and Wastewater Networks Improvements Repairs and Maintenance Services
Status
planned
Description
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Network Maintenance Programme to deliver Water and Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their water and wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods. . Lot 1 Water and Wastewater Networks Improvements Repairs and Maintenance Services . All information as stated at section II.1.4 will apply to all Lots. . A brief summary of the scope of works and services to be delivered under Lot 1:- . - Watermains, fittings, communication pipe & supply pipe repairs; - Repair/install various lengths of watermain using trenchless techniques; - Fittings installations, communication pipe & supply pipe replacement; - Street furniture repairs; - Temporary and permanent reinstatement of road openings; - Major incident and operational support; - Supply and laying of watermains and sewers; - Minor water & sewer network improvements including local network reinforcement; - Plant hire with/without operatives. . This is subject to amendment and full details on the scope for each Lot and range of services to be delivered will be included in the PQQ documents. Additional information: A Pre-Tender Information Session to inform the market of our procurement strategy for this opportunity and an insight to the social value requirements for the Contract will be held by NI Water on Monday 15th January 2024 from 10.00-12.00 at the following location: FRC 1st Floor Conference Room. Finance & Regulation Building, Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE. . Suppliers can register their interest in attending this session and confirm attendees by submitting an email to sourcing@niwater.com FAO Keith Watson or Sarah McKee with contact names, company position and accompanying email address.. Attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives per supplier.
Entry 2
Id
Lot 2
Title
Wastewater Network Cleaning, Maintenance and Associated Services
Status
planned
Description
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Network Maintenance Programme to deliver Water and Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their water and wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods. . Lot 2 - Wastewater Network Cleaning, Maintenance and Associated Services . All information as stated at section II.1.4 will apply to all Lots. . A brief summary of the scope of works and services to be delivered under Lot 2:- . - Clearage of sewer blockages and cleaning of sewer spillages - CCTV of the sewer network - Reactive and proactive pump sump cleaning - Cleaning and inspection of sewer outfalls - CSO survey, inspection and maintenance - Cleaning of sewers and spillages - Sewer repairs and refurbishment using trenchless techniques - Major incident and operational support - Plant hire with/without operatives - Tankering activities . This is subject to amendment and full details on the scope for each Lot and range of services to be delivered will be included in the PQQ documents. Additional information: A Pre-Tender Information Session to inform the market of our procurement strategy for this opportunity and an insight to the social value requirements for the Contract will be held by NI Water on Monday 15th January 2024 from 10.00-12.00 at the following location: FRC 1st Floor Conference Room. Finance & Regulation Building, Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE. . Suppliers can register their interest in attending this session and confirm attendees by submitting an email to sourcing@niwater.com FAO Keith Watson or Sarah McKee with contact names, company position and accompanying email address.. Attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives per supplier. .
Entry 3
Id
Lot 3
Title
Desludging of Septic Tanks
Status
planned
Description
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Network Maintenance Programme to deliver Water and Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their water and wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods. . Lot 3 Desludging of Septic Tanks . All information as stated at section II.1.4 will apply to all Lots. . A brief summary of the scope of works and services to be delivered under Lot 3:- . - Desludging of domestic septic tanks - Transportation & disposal of septic tank sludge to designated Wastewater Treatment Works. . This is subject to amendment and full details on the scope for each Lot and range of services to be delivered will be included in the PQQ documents. Additional information: A Pre-Tender Information Session to inform the market of our procurement strategy for this opportunity and an insight to the social value requirements for the Contract will be held by NI Water on Monday 15th January 2024 from 10.00-12.00 at the following location: FRC 1st Floor Conference Room. Finance & Regulation Building, Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE. . Suppliers can register their interest in attending this session and confirm attendees by submitting an email to sourcing@niwater.com FAO Keith Watson or Sarah McKee with contact names, company position and accompanying email address.. Attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives per supplier. .
Entry 4
Id
Lot 4
Title
Water and Sewerage Service Provision, Meter Maintenance and Installation
Status
planned
Description
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Network Maintenance Programme to deliver Water and Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their water and wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods. . Lot 4 - Water and Sewerage Service Provision, Meter Installation and Maintenance . All information as stated at section II.1.4 will apply to all Lots. . A brief summary of the scope of works and services to be delivered under Lot 4:- . - New customer water & sewer connections - New mains and sewer extensions for service provision - New mains in housing developments - Design of local water & sewer network extensions - Lead pipe replacement & separation of customer supplies - Customer meter installation, replacement & maintenance - Temporary & permanent reinstatement of road openings - Watermain installation using trenchless techniques . This is subject to amendment and full details on the scope for each Lot and range of services to be delivered will be included in the PQQ documents. Additional information: A Pre-Tender Information Session to inform the market of our procurement strategy for this opportunity and an insight to the social value requirements for the Contract will be held by NI Water on Monday 15th January 2024 from 10.00-12.00 at the following location: FRC 1st Floor Conference Room. Finance & Regulation Building, Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE. . Suppliers can register their interest in attending this session and confirm attendees by submitting an email to sourcing@niwater.com FAO Keith Watson or Sarah McKee with contact names, company position and accompanying email address.. Attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives per supplier. .
Entry 5
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Water and Wastewater Networks Improvements Repairs and Maintenance Services
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Network Maintenance Programme to deliver Water and Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their water and wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods. Lot 1 - Water and Wastewater Networks Improvements Repairs and Maintenance Services.

Value

Amount
400,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
There is a 9 month implementation period followed by a Service Period of 3 years with the option to extend for 3+1 years. Therefore contract renewal is expected in 3-7 years.

Renewal

Description
Initial contract period of 4 years with the option to extend for an additional 3+1 years.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Wastewater Network Cleaning and Maintenance and Associated Services
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods. Lot 2 - Wastewater Network Cleaning and Maintenance and Associated Services.

Value

Amount
400,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
There is a 9 month implementation period followed by a Service Period of 3 years with the option to extend for 3+1 years. Therefore contract renewal is expected in 3-7 years.

Renewal

Description
Initial contract period of 4 years with the option to extend for an additional 3+1 years.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 7
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 - Desludging of Septic Tanks
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for the Desludging of Septic Tanks and Associated Services. This programme will deliver the service across their wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods. Lot 3 - Desludging of Septic Tanks

Value

Amount
400,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
There is a 9 month implementation period followed by a Service Period of 3 years with the option to extend for 3+1 years. Therefore contract renewal is expected in 3-7 years.

Renewal

Description
Initial contract period of 4 years with the option to extend for an additional 3+1 years.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 8
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 - New Development and Metering Infrastructure (Installation and Maintenance)
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Network Maintenance Programme to deliver Water and Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their water and wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods. Lot 4 - New Development and Metering Infrastructure (Installation and Maintenance).

Value

Amount
400,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
There is a 9 month implementation period followed by a Service Period of 3 years with the option to extend for 3+1 years. Therefore contract renewal is expected in 3-7 years.

Renewal

Description
Initial contract period of 4 years with the option to extend for an additional 3+1 years.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Lot 1
Related Lot
Lot 1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN0
Entry 2
Region
UKN06
Entry 3
Region
UKN07
Entry 4
Region
UKN08
Entry 5
Region
UKN09
Entry 6
Region
UKN0A
Entry 7
Region
UKN0B
Entry 8
Region
UKN0C
Entry 9
Region
UKN0D
Entry 10
Region
UKN0E
Entry 11
Region
UKN0F
Entry 12
Region
UKN0G

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
65000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public utilities
Entry 2
Id
45232150
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works related to water-distribution pipelines
Entry 3
Id
45200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 4
Id
45232410
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewerage work
Entry 5
Id
45232400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewer construction work
Entry 6
Id
45233142
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road-repair works
Entry 7
Id
45500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Entry 8
Id
90000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Entry 9
Id
90700000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental services
Entry 10
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 11
Id
45220000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 12
Id
50000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Entry 13
Id
90470000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewer cleaning services
Entry 14
Id
90491000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewer survey services
Item 2
Id
Lot 2
Related Lot
Lot 2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
65000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public utilities
Entry 2
Id
45232150
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works related to water-distribution pipelines
Entry 3
Id
45200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 4
Id
45220000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 5
Id
45232400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewer construction work
Entry 6
Id
45233142
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road-repair works
Entry 7
Id
45500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Entry 8
Id
90000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Entry 9
Id
90470000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewer cleaning services
Entry 10
Id
90700000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental services
Entry 11
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 12
Id
50000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Entry 13
Id
90491000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewer survey services
Item 3
Id
Lot 3
Related Lot
Lot 3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Entry 2
Region
UKN0
Entry 3
Region
UKN06
Entry 4
Region
UKN07
Entry 5
Region
UKN08
Entry 6
Region
UKN09
Entry 7
Region
UKN0A
Entry 8
Region
UKN0B
Entry 9
Region
UKN0C
Entry 10
Region
UKN0D
Entry 11
Region
UKN0E
Entry 12
Region
UKN0F
Entry 13
Region
UKN0G

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
65000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public utilities
Entry 2
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 3
Id
90000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Entry 4
Id
90460000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Cesspool or septic tank emptying services
Entry 5
Id
90470000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewer cleaning services
Entry 6
Id
90491000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewer survey services
Entry 7
Id
90700000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental services
Entry 8
Id
45232400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewer construction work
Entry 9
Id
50000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Item 4
Id
Lot 4
Related Lot
Lot 4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Entry 2
Region
UKN0
Entry 3
Region
UKN06
Entry 4
Region
UKN07
Entry 5
Region
UKN08
Entry 6
Region
UKN09
Entry 7
Region
UKN0A
Entry 8
Region
UKN0B
Entry 9
Region
UKN0C
Entry 10
Region
UKN0D
Entry 11
Region
UKN0E
Entry 12
Region
UKN0F
Entry 13
Region
UKN0G

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
65000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public utilities
Entry 2
Id
38550000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Meters
Entry 3
Id
50411100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of water meters
Entry 4
Id
50000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Entry 5
Id
71322000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
Entry 6
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 7
Id
45200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 8
Id
45220000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 9
Id
45232150
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works related to water-distribution pipelines
Entry 10
Id
45232410
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewerage work
Entry 11
Id
45232400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewer construction work
Entry 12
Id
45233142
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road-repair works
Entry 13
Id
45500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Entry 14
Id
90000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Entry 15
Id
90700000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental services
Entry 16
Id
90491000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewer survey services
Item 5
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Entry 2
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45232150
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works related to water-distribution pipelines
Entry 2
Id
45233142
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road-repair works
Entry 3
Id
50000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Entry 4
Id
90000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Item 6
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Entry 2
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Item 7
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Entry 2
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90460000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Cesspool or septic tank emptying services
Item 8
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Entry 2
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45232150
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works related to water-distribution pipelines
Entry 2
Id
50411100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of water meters
Entry 3
Id
90000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-94
Name
NI Water and its subsidiaries

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT14 6TE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Westland House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
WATER
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Water

Identifier

Legal Name
NI Water and its subsidiaries

Contact

Name
Manus O'Kane and Ian Presho
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-96
Name
Northern Ireland Water

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Northern Ireland Water
Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-NI050432
Name
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN
Locality
BELFAST
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
WATER
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Water

Identifier

Id
NI050432
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

Contact

Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-138013
Name
NI Water

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
BELFAST
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
NI Water

Award information

Award 1
Id
005101-2025-1
Title
Lot 1 - Water and Wastewater Networks Improvements Repairs and Maintenance Services
Status
active
Award 2
Id
005101-2025-2
Title
Lot 2 - Wastewater Network Cleaning and Maintenance and Associated Services
Status
active
Award 3
Id
005101-2025-3
Title
Lot 3 - Desludging of Septic Tanks
Status
active
Award 4
Id
005101-2025-4
Title
Lot 4 - New Development and Metering Infrastructure (Installation and Maintenance)
Status
active

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
005101-2025-1
Title
Lot 1 - Water and Wastewater Networks Improvements Repairs and Maintenance Services
Status
active
Award ID
005101-2025-1
Date Signed
15 Jan 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
320,000,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
005101-2025-2
Title
Lot 2 - Wastewater Network Cleaning and Maintenance and Associated Services
Status
active
Award ID
005101-2025-2
Date Signed
15 Jan 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
005101-2025-3
Title
Lot 3 - Desludging of Septic Tanks
Status
active
Award ID
005101-2025-3
Date Signed
15 Jan 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
30,000,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 4
Id
005101-2025-4
Title
Lot 4 - New Development and Metering Infrastructure (Installation and Maintenance)
Status
active
Award ID
005101-2025-4
Date Signed
15 Jan 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
150,000,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · BELFAST · UKN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN
  • Delivery location · UKN0
  • Delivery location · UKN06
  • Delivery location · UKN07
  • Delivery location · UKN08
  • Delivery location · UKN09
  • Delivery location · UKN0A
  • Delivery location · UKN0B
  • Delivery location · UKN0C
  • Delivery location · UKN0D
  • Delivery location · UKN0E
  • Delivery location · UKN0F
  • Delivery location · UKN0G

Notice and amendment history

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