Scope
Description
The scope includes the following services:
• General Audit resource to provide assistance on general (non-IT) audits.
This includes resources at Senior Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager/Lead Auditor, Auditor and Junior Auditor levels;
• Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) - the following represent expected known areas of SME involvement:
- Artificial Intelligence
- ESG - Climate Change / Sustainability
- Data Analytics
- Investigation / Forensic specialist
- Water Industry Specialist
- Human Capital
• IT / Cyber Audit Resource
This includes resources at IT/Cyber Manager/Senior Manager, IT/Cyber Consultant levels.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 December 2025
Engagement process description
Engagement deadline may be subject to change.
An initial Request for Information is required, to be submitted by 26th September 2025. Supplier meetings should take place w/c 6th October 2025. The RFI must be submitted via eTendersNI.
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Water
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZH-7295-JJTZ
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