Scope
Reference
T102
Description
The Contract will involve the collection and delivery to the appropriate laboratory of all water/wastewater quality samples at the Client sites by accredited methods in accordance with DWI, NIEA and UKAS / ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and to the DWTS standard where required (i.e. clean water and Cryptosporidium sampling). Samples must be delivered to the correct laboratory within the agreed time, as stated within the Contract Specification and/or Appendices. Samples must be couriered within suitable conditions to maintain sample integrity and to prevent contamination.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2029
- Possible extension to 1 July 2033
- 7 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 June 2025
Engagement process description
The Pre-Market Engagement will consist of a Request for Information (RFI) exercise, followed by a meeting with all interested service providers. A set of powerpoint slides will be provided on request, this details the background to the requirement, and the tender process. Interested parties are asked to respond to a number of questions and submit this feedback in advance of the meeting.
Potential service providers will also be given the opportunity to make a presentation during a meeting with NI Water, on either 24th or 25th March.
Interested parties should request the Powerpoint slides by emailing sourcing@niwater.com FAO Paul Clements
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Water Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZH-7295-JJTZ
Westland House, 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