Scope
Reference
T101
Description
T101 - Satellite Imagery Leakage Detection. Specifically, the services required are Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensor (or equivalent) satellite imagery for leakage detection. As a minimum, a Contractor must have satellite technology available that can:
• Penetrate the ground,
• Find ground saturation,
• Differentiate the saturation between treated and untreated water.
• Identify Points of Interest for leakage detection.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2028
- Possible extension to 4 January 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 65110000 - Water distribution
- 65111000 - Drinking-water distribution
- 65130000 - Operation of water supplies
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 38115000 - Radar apparatus
- 38296000 - Surveying instruments
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 May 2025
Engagement process description
This RFI is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with suppliers who can supply and deliver satellite imagery leakage detection to NI Water. NI Water is seeking to assess the interest, capacity and capability of the market in providing this type of service.
Further information and a copy of the Request for Information questionnaire is available and should be requested by emailing sourcing@niwater.com FAO Heather Kyle.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 June 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Water Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZH-7295-JJTZ
Westland House
Belfast
BT14 6TE
United Kingdom
Email: sourcing@niwater.com
Website: https://www.niwater.com/home/
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government