NI Water has gone out to tender with a contract for Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription with an estimated value of £283,000 (inc VAT).

Safe Software certifications validate expertise in using FME for data integration, spanning desktop authoring, server automation, and training capabilities.
NI Water anticipates the contract being awarded for a period of up to 8 years. The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 5 one year periods.
NI Water intends to award the contract to a single supplier.
Current estimated start and end contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. NI Water anticipates the contract will be awarded for a period of up to 8 years, consisting of an initial term of 3 years with possible extension options to extend for a further 5 one year periods.
Enquiry submission deadline is 11:59pm on 9 March 2026 and tender submission deadline is 11:59pm on 11 March 2026.
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