NI Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the supply of metered electricity - total estimated contract value is £640.8 million including VAT.

Current estimated start and end contract dates are 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, with further possible extension options up to 30 September 2033.
The contract is being tendered in the following Lots:
Lot 1. Schedule 1
Supply of metered electricity to NI Water sites Schedule 1: Tariff Code T303/301
Estimated Lot value £164,044,800 including VAT
Lot 2. Schedule 2
Supply of metered electricity to NI Water sites Schedule 2 - Tariff Code T201/203
Estimated Lot value £173,016,000 including VAT
Lot 3. Schedule 3
Supply of metered electricity to NI Water sites Schedule 3 - Tarif Code T101
Estimated Lot value £230,688,000 including VAT
Lot 4. Schedule 4
Supply of metered electricity to NI Water sites Schedule - Tariff Code T035
Estimated Lot value £70,488,000 including VAT
.Lot 5. Schedule 5
Supply of metered electricity to NI Water sites Schedule - Tariff Code T031/33
Estimated Lot value £2,563,200 including VAT
Deadline for submission of enquiries about the tender is 12.00pm on 1 April 2026, and the deadline for requests to participate is 12:00pm on 9 April 2026.
Submission address, contract documents and any special instructions are available at www.etendersni.gov.uk
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