Scope
Description
As part of the £42m construction of the new NIFRS Learning and Development Training College, NIFRS installed a unique Flood Water Facility (FWF). It is a unique firefighting training asset, the second of its kind in the world; it includes a 10m wide x 100m long flood channel fed by an adjoining reservoir via a dedicated pumping station. NIFRS are seeking to appoint a supplier for the maintenance for the flood water facility.
Contract 1. Provision of Maintenance Services for Flood Water Facility Water Pumps in LDC Cookstown
Supplier
Contract value
- £71,486.68 excluding VAT
- £85,784.02 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 December 2025 to 27 December 2028
- Possible extension to 27 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Opt to extend for a period of 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 42122000 - Pumps
- 42124000 - Parts of pumps, compressors, engines or motors
- 43324100 - Equipment for swimming pools
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
Reactive and planned maintenance and servicing of this equipment must be undertaken by a competent, highly specialised contractor. The systems are complex and have specific supporting software.
The flyte pumps were installed by Xylem. Xylem headquarters are in England, with a regional Belfast Office.
During the construction Phase, NIFRS visited similar facilitates in Pinkston, Glasgow and Lee Valley White Water Recreational Centre. Both facilities have similar pumps installed. The lessons learned from these visits were that when the facilities opted for an alternative maintenance supplier, then there were significant issues with the pumps malfunctioning.
Given the Geographical location, it is proposed that the maintenance services are provided by Xylem Belfast Office who can offer a local response.
Supplier
XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS UK LTD
- Companies House: 00479504
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBNN-9597-PPWG
Private Road 1
Nottingham
NG4 2AN
United Kingdom
Email: Fgbsales@xylem.com
Website: https://www.xylem.com/en-uk/
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Provision of Maintenance Services for Flood Water Facility Water Pumps in LDC Cookstown
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLBR-6377-MHGZ
1 Seymour Street
Lisburn
BT27 4SX
United Kingdom
Email: NIFRSProcurement@nifrs.org
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland