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Published 7 Oct 2025, 15:01 BST

Official UK procurement notice

T125 - Contracted Analysis for Potable and Raw Water, Wastewater and Trade Effluent Quality Analysis

Official notice

Authority: Northern Ireland Water (Public body)

2 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdUtilitiesSME suitable
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Published estimate£5,760,000envelope for 2 lots · £5,760,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 3 Nov 2025awarded 9 Dec 2025
Awarded to Northumbrian Water Limited2 awards
Contract term Varies by lotfirst lot 4 yrs from 17 Dec 2025 · see each lot

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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.

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.

  • How the procedure runs: The competitive flexible procedure is described in the T125 tender documents which can be found on Etendersni

CPV: Analysis services · Composition and purity testing and analysis services · Laboratory services

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value (£5,760,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Non-Operationally Significant Parameters:AwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEPublished value£3,456,000
Contract period: 17 Dec 2025 – 17 Dec 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 17 Dec 2031 with extensionsValue: £3,456,000 exc. VAT · £3,456,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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. · Two options to extend the contract for a period up to 12 months.
71610000 Composition and purity testing and analysis services71620000 Analysis services71900000 Laboratory services
Lot #2Operationally Significant ParametersAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£2,304,000

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.

Contract period: 17 Dec 2025 – 17 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 17 Dec 2031 with extensionsValue: £2,304,000 exc. VAT · £2,304,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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. · Four options to extend the contract for a period up to 12 months.
71610000 Composition and purity testing and analysis services71620000 Analysis services71900000 Laboratory services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 10%Price: 90%
Published award criteria (2)
  • quality
  • price
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 90 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 9 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Utilities
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
7 Oct 2025, 15:01 BST
Last source update
14 Jan 2026, 09:43 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 17 Dec 2025
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-062929
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Analysis servicesComposition and purity testing and analysis servicesLaboratory services
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9af Find a Tender
How it runs

The competitive flexible procedure is described in the T125 tender documents which can be found on Etendersni

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
Submission deadline
3 Nov 2025, 11:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
30 Oct 2025, 11:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do ↗

Timeline

7 Oct 2025 → 14 Jan 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published374 days ago
    7 Oct 2025, 15:01 BST
  2. Clarification questions by351 days ago
    30 Oct 2025, 11:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline347 days ago
    3 Nov 2025, 11:00 GMT
  4. Assessment summaries sent312 days ago
    9 Dec 2025
  5. Contract starts304 days ago
    17 Dec 2025
  6. Award decision expected by303 days ago
    17 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  7. Standstill ends302 days ago
    18 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  8. Latest notice published275 days ago
    14 Jan 2026, 09:43 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Oct 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    7 Oct 2025, 15:01 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    9 Dec 2025, 10:32 GMT
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    9 Dec 2025, 10:32 GMT
  4. Contract signature expected
    19 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  5. Contract details notice published
    14 Jan 2026, 09:43 GMT
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 2
Awarded value (inc. VAT) £4,565,3092 awards inc. VAT; no net value published
Bids received 44 from SMEs
Contracts signed 2latest 19 Dec 2025
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Non-Operationally Significant Parameters:1 award
Northumbrian Water Limited27 Dec 2025 – 26 Dec 2029 · up to 26 Dec 2031Extensions: The initial period of this contract is four years with the option to extend for 1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 4-6years. · 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 • Additional analytical requirements with collection and delivery of samples as may be required. • Additional analysis in line with emerging operational and regulatory requirements. Please note, the anticipated range for both Lots is between £4,000,000 and £6,000,000£1,883,312 inc. VAT9 Dec 2025Awarded
Lot 2 · Operationally Significant Parameters1 award
Northumbrian Water Limited27 Dec 2025 – 26 Dec 2027 · up to 26 Dec 2031Extensions: The initial period of this contract is two years with the option to extend for 1+1+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 2-6years. · 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 • Additional analytical requirements with collection and delivery of samples as may be required. • Additional analysis in line with emerging operational and regulatory requirements. Please note, the anticipated range for both Lots is between £4,000,000 and £6,000,000£2,681,997 inc. VAT9 Dec 2025Awarded

Contracts

  • Lot 1 Non-Operationally Significant Parameters: · Northumbrian Water Limited

    Signed
    19 Dec 2025
    Value
    £2,475,000
    Period
    27 Dec 2025 – 26 Dec 2029 · up to 26 Dec 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The initial period of this contract is four years with the option to extend for 1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 4-6years.
    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 • Additional analytical requirements with collection and delivery of samples as may be required. • Additional analysis in line with emerging operational and regulatory requirements. Please note, the anticipated range for both Lots is between £4,000,000 and £6,000,000
    4 agreed KPIs: Result reporting times Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent samples · Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent analysis failure report · Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent analysis incident report …
    • Result reporting times Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent samples, All results to be reported within 15 working days of final authorised result. Any results which are in breach of PCV must be notified immediately and as soon possible after the result is authorised.
    • Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent analysis failure report, All failure reports results to be reported within 1 working day of final authorised result.
    • Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent analysis incident report, All Potable & Raw Water, waste water and trade effluent failure reports results to be reported within 1 working day of final authorised result.
    • General Contract Performance and Reporting and Finance & Administration, Services delivered as expected and Management Information Reports provided on time, complete and accurate invoices with costs kept in line with tendered agreed rates.

  • Lot 2 - Operationally Significant Parameters · Northumbrian Water Limited

    Signed
    19 Dec 2025
    Value
    £3,525,000
    Period
    27 Dec 2025 – 26 Dec 2027 · up to 26 Dec 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The initial period of this contract is two years with the option to extend for 1+1+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 2-6years.
    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 • Additional analytical requirements with collection and delivery of samples as may be required. • Additional analysis in line with emerging operational and regulatory requirements. Please note, the anticipated range for both Lots is between £4,000,000 and £6,000,000
    4 agreed KPIs: Result reporting times Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent samples · Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent analysis failure report · Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent analysis incident report …
    • Result reporting times Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent samples, All results to be reported within 15 working days of final authorised result. Any results which are in breach of PCV must be notified immediately and as soon possible after the result is authorised.
    • Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent analysis failure report, All failure reports results to be reported within 1 working day of final authorised result.
    • Potable & Raw Water, Waste Water & Trade effluent analysis incident report, All Potable & Raw Water, waste water and trade effluent failure reports results to be reported within 1 working day of final authorised result.
    • General Contract Performance and Reporting and Finance & Administration, Services delivered as expected and Management Information Reports provided on time, complete and accurate invoices with costs kept in line with tendered agreed rates.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Non-Operationally Significant Parameters:2final-stage tenders · 3 at stage one20—
2 · Operationally Significant Parameters2final-stage tenders · 3 at stage one20—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Northern Ireland Water Limited

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PCZH-7295-JJTZ Westland Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 6TEContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Northumbrian Water LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PXXR-8199-QTNT Abbey Road, Durham, North East, DH1 5FJContact email

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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