Scope
Reference
T142
Description
This Contract is for the following services: -
• General audit resource to provide assistance or lead on general (non-IT) audits. Ability to complete professional standard working papers including preparing detailed process documentation, identification of relevant risks and controls, use of appropriate testing techniques, and documentation of audit findings.
• Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas of specialism that would be of most relevance to NI Water, based on understanding of the NI Water business. This may be to support delivery of assurance or advisory services, or ad hoc investigations.
• Specialist IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise at consultant and manager / senior manager level.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,687,500 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension periods of 1+1 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Tender submission deadline
12 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 12 January 2032
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award Criteria - Quality | Award criteria, as detailed in the ITT and Specification documents. |
Quality | 70% |
| Award Criteria - Price | Price criteria, as detailed in the ITT and Specification documents. |
Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
ITT with the option of Negotiation and BaFO if required.
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Water
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZH-7295-JJTZ
40 Old Westland Road
Belfast
BT14 6TE
United Kingdom
Email: sourcing@niwater.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland