Collection and Transportation of Water and Wastewater Samples

Northern Ireland Water recently cancelled a tender for the "Collection and Transportation of Water and Wastewater Samples," originally issued under the procurement ID 058470-2025. The contracting process, which falls under the services industry category, was located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement was in the tender stage before cancellation on 22nd September 2025, and was intended as a selective process under a competitive flexible procedure, compliant with UK utilities special regime.

Prior to this, the active tender (ID: 037566-2025) began on 4th July 2025, with an expression of interest deadline by 8th August 2025 and an award expected by 1st July 2026. It involved sampling and transporting water samples across Northern Ireland to specified laboratories in Belfast and Londonderry, with a contract value of £16,250,266 and options for renewal and additional purchases. A planning phase initiated earlier in March 2025 indicated pre-market engagement activities aimed at aligning potential service providers with procurement requirements.

This procurement presented significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and laboratory services sectors. Companies specializing in bacteriological, waste, or data analysis, as well as those providing courier or postal services, stood to benefit from the contract due to its comprehensive nature and the specific logistical challenges involved. The selective procurement method suggested a competitive but flexible approach, providing an ideal pathway for SMEs and innovators to showcase their capabilities in maintaining sample integrity and adhering to environmental and health standards across Northern Ireland.

Additionally, the substantial contract value and the option for extensions highlighted potential for long-term business growth and collaboration with a major public utility.