InterTradeIreland, in partnership with Northern Ireland Water, have teamed up once again to virtually deliver its popular Meet the Buyer event on 24th March 2021.

With over £100 million worth of NI Water contracts due to be tendered in 2021, the event offers suppliers the opportunity to make connections with key NI Water Category and Contract managers and their Tier-1 Suppliers.
The free online event will enable new and existing suppliers to hear from NI Water CEO Sara Venning about the organisational spending plans over the next 5 years.
Suppliers will also be able to have individual one to one meetings with the category and contract managers from across all NI Water business units:
- Mechanical & Electrical
- Networks Maintenance, Leakage & Waste Management
- Chemicals
- Analytical Services
- Fleet
- Facilities Management
- Customer Services
- Professional Services
- ICT
- Business Analytics
- Energy
- Capital Works
In addition, they can discuss sub-contracting opportunities with NI Water's key Tier1 Suppliers:
- Meridian;
- McAllister Group;
- Lowry;
- CTS;
- Grahams
- BSG.
Other options available on the day include:
- Hear from a company who has been successful in winning an NI Water contract.
- Learn from InterTradeIreland Go-2-Tender Programme Trainer and Procurement Expert on Top Tips to perfect your Tendering skills.
- Get advice and guidance from InterTradeIreland & Invest NI on programmes and supports.
Registrations for the event will open on Tuesday 23rd February.
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