Scope
Description
This Contract is for the provision of Satellite Imagery Leakage Detection services, using this innovative technology to assist the Client to achieve their leakage targets.
The services required are Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensor (or equivalent) Satellite Imagery for Leakage Detection. The Contractor will provide satellite technology that has the ability to scan for ground saturation and displays areas of potential leakage.
Please refer to the Specification for further detail.
Total value (estimated)
- £7,040,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2029
- Possible extension to 4 January 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
There is the option to extend the contract for 2+1+1 years.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Please see the Specification for further information.
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
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Tender submission deadline
17 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 September 2032
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
The Competitive Flexible Procedure is described in the T101 tender documents which are
available on eTendersNI.
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Water Ltd
- 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