Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NI Water and its subsidiaries
Westland House
Belfast
BT14 6TE
Contact
Shannon Whelan
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Request for Information (RFI) - Future NI Water Standpipe Management System
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Request For Information (RFI) is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with contractors and suppliers who can deliver and maintain a Standpipe Management System. NI Water would like to engage with the market to look at options for the future of standpipes with a choice to invest in Smarter Technology and Equipment at a higher level or engage with a contractor with expertise to transfer the provision of Metered Standpipes to a Specialist.
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NI Water is seeking RFI questionnaire responses to assess the interest, capacity and capability of the market in providing these types of goods and services. An analysis of the responses received may be used to support the best procurement strategy to deliver the services in the future e.g., a province wide service to a single external contractor(s) or keep / enhance the internal existing process. Further market engagement (e.g. presentations, workshops, meetings etc.) is envisaged following RFI responses with a new PIN issued to the market for expressions of interest. Further details on this will be provided closer to the time.
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The RFI questionnaire is currently available to complete and you can request a copy via email at sourcing@niwater.com, FAO Shannon Whelan. Requests are to be made no later than the 25th August 2022.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65110000 - Water distribution
- 44161200 - Water mains
- 42131150 - Standpipe valves
- 44163160 - Distribution pipes and accessories
- 65500000 - Meter reading service
- 72212700 - Software development services utilities
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see main description.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 January 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
25 August 2022
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The RFI questionnaire is currently available to complete and you can request a copy via email at sourcing@niwater.com, FAO Shannon Whelan. Requests are to be made no later than the 25th August 2022.