Scope
Description
This contract is for the provision of ISO17025: 2017 and (where relevant) DWTS accredited analyses of non-operationally and operationally significant parameters in potable, raw, and interstage water, wastewater and trade effluent samples; reporting results of these analyses; supply of prepared sample bottles for the analyses required; and their delivery to, and collection of samples from, the Client's laboratory sites.
NI Water are required under the Clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. In addition to planned analysis to be carried out at regular intervals during the life of the contract there will be an ad hoc analysis requirement.
Lot 1. Lot 1 Non-Operationally Significant Parameters:
Description
This contract is for the provision of ISO17025: 2017 and (where relevant) DWTS accredited analyses of non-operationally and operationally significant parameters in potable, raw, and interstage water, wastewater and trade effluent samples; reporting results of these analyses; supply of prepared sample bottles for the analyses required; and their delivery to, and collection of samples from, the Client's laboratory sites listed in Clause 1.5. LOT 1 is for non-operationally significant parameters.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Operationally Significant Parameters
Description
This contract is for the provision of ISO17025: 2017 and (where relevant) DWTS accredited
analyses of non-operationally and operationally significant parameters in potable, raw, and
interstage water, wastewater and trade effluent samples; reporting results of these analyses;
supply of prepared sample bottles for the analyses required; and their delivery to, and collection
of samples from, the Client's laboratory sites listed in Clause 1.5 of the Specification. Lot 2 is for the Operationally significant parameters.
Contract 1. Lot 1 Non-Operationally Significant Parameters:
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1 Non-Operationally Significant Parameters:
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,475,000 excluding VAT
- £2,970,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates
- 27 December 2025 to 26 December 2029
- Possible extension to 26 December 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial period of this contract is four years with the option to extend for 1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 4-6years.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Services under this Contract
• Additional analytical requirements with collection and delivery of samples as may be required.
• Additional analysis in line with emerging operational and regulatory requirements.
Please note, the anticipated range for both Lots is between £4,000,000 and £6,000,000
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Result reporting times Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent samples | All results to be reported within 15 working days of final authorised result. Any results which are in breach of PCV must be notified immediately and as soon possible after the result is authorised. |
12 months |
| Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent analysis failure report | All failure reports results to be reported within 1 working day of final authorised result. |
12 months |
| Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent analysis incident report | All Potable & Raw Water, waste water and trade effluent failure reports results to be reported within 1 working day of final authorised result. |
12 months |
| General Contract Performance and Reporting and Finance & Administration | Services delivered as expected and Management Information Reports provided on time, complete and accurate invoices with costs kept in line with tendered agreed rates. |
12 months |
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Operationally Significant Parameters
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Operationally Significant Parameters
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,525,000 excluding VAT
- £4,230,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates
- 27 December 2025 to 26 December 2027
- Possible extension to 26 December 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial period of this contract is two years with the option to extend for 1+1+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 2-6years.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Services under this Contract
• Additional analytical requirements with collection and delivery of samples as may be required.
• Additional analysis in line with emerging operational and regulatory requirements.
Please note, the anticipated range for both Lots is between £4,000,000 and £6,000,000
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Result reporting times Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent samples | All results to be reported within 15 working days of final authorised result. Any results which are in breach of PCV must be notified immediately and as soon possible after the result is authorised. |
12 months |
| Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent analysis failure report | All failure reports results to be reported within 1 working day of final authorised result. |
12 months |
| Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent analysis incident report | All Potable & Raw Water, waste water and trade effluent failure reports results to be reported within 1 working day of final authorised result. |
12 months |
| General Contract Performance and Reporting and Finance & Administration | Services delivered as expected and Management Information Reports provided on time, complete and accurate invoices with costs kept in line with tendered agreed rates. |
12 months |
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
Northumbrian Water Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXXR-8199-QTNT
Abbey Road
Durham
DH1 5FJ
United Kingdom
Email: nwsscustomer@nwl.co.uk
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 Non-Operationally Significant Parameters:
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Operationally Significant Parameters
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Water Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZH-7295-JJTZ
Westland Road
Belfast
BT14 6TE
United Kingdom
Email: sourcing@niwater.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government