Scope
Reference
T146 Collection and Transportation of Water and Wastewater Samples
Description
This Contract is for the following services: - • Sampling of water, waste water and Cryptosporidium filters from locations throughout Northern Ireland • Subsequent transportation of the samples to a specified NI Water laboratory (Gelvin Grange, Altnagelvin, Co. Londonderry or Westland House, Old Westland Road, Belfast) for
analysis
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £25,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
12 February 2026
Contract dates
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
There is the option to avail of extensions for 2+1+1years
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 procure any other services associated with Sampling and Transportation of Water and Wastewater samples services within the scope of the
Contract.
The anticipated contract value is £18,000,000. The anticipated range is from £15,000,000 to £21,000,000 (exc VAT), this takes into account such changes to demand and scale which may result from future operational requirements.
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| Response Times | 1 months |
| Completion Times | 1 months |
| Quality of Work |
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
RPS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 01756175
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQZW-6836-RPDR
101 Park Drive
Abingdon
OX14 4RY
United Kingdom
Email: RPS.servicesbids@rps.tetratech.com
Website: https://www.rpsgroup.com/
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
- Companies House: NI054463
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZH-7295-JJTZ
Westland House
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