Scope
Description
This contract is for the provision of ISO17025: 2017 and (where relevant) DWTS accredited analyses of non-operationally and operationally significant parameters in potable, raw, and interstage water, wastewater and trade effluent samples; reporting results of these analyses; supply of prepared sample bottles for the analyses required; and their delivery to, and collectionof samples from, the Client's laboratory sites listed in Clause 1.5 of the Specification.
NI Water are required under the Clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. In addition to planned analysis to be carried out at regular intervals during the life of the contract there will be an ad hoc analysis requirement.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,760,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Services under this Contract during the Contract Period, increases in the contract value due to the addition of these services or due to increased analysis volumes will not be deemed a substantial modification. Volumes and analytical requirements may fluctuate in line with NI Water's operational and regulatory requirements.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 Non-Operationally Significant Parameters:
Description
This contract is for the provision of ISO17025: 2017 and (where relevant) DWTS accredited analyses of non-operationally and operationally significant parameters in potable, raw, and interstage water, wastewater and trade effluent samples; reporting results of these analyses; supply of prepared sample bottles for the analyses required; and their delivery to, and collection of samples from, the Client's laboratory sites listed in Clause 1.5. LOT 1 is for non-operationally significant parameters.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,456,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 December 2025 to 17 December 2029
- Possible extension to 17 December 2031
- 6 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Two options to extend the contract for a period up to 12 months.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Operationally Significant Parameters
Description
This contract is for the provision of ISO17025: 2017 and (where relevant) DWTS accredited
analyses of non-operationally and operationally significant parameters in potable, raw, and
interstage water, wastewater and trade effluent samples; reporting results of these analyses;
supply of prepared sample bottles for the analyses required; and their delivery to, and collection
of samples from, the Client's laboratory sites listed in Clause 1.5 of the Specification. Lot 2 is for the Operationally significant parameters.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,304,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 December 2025 to 17 December 2027
- Possible extension to 17 December 2031
- 6 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Four options to extend the contract for a period up to 12 months.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 Non-Operationally Significant Parameters:
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Operationally Significant Parameters
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 October 2025, 11:00am
Submission type
Requests to participate
Tender submission deadline
3 November 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| price | Price | 90% |
| quality | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
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 T125 tender documents which can be found on Etendersni
Contracting authority
NI Water and its subsidiaries
- 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