NI Water has gone out to to tender with a six year leakage detection contract worth up to £9 million.
The contract, which covers the provision of leakage detection services for the water company’s sites across northern Ireland, is in 2 Lots as follows:
Lot 1 Leakage Detection Services: leakage detection services to reduce leakage within District Meter Areas with a target figure agreed for each District Meter Area before work commences. The service will be measured on a performance basis and some field activity may be required in relation to collating leakage data.
Lot 2 Leakage Detection Support: leakage detection support to reduce leakage within District Meter Areas during periods of increased seasonal activity and major operational incidents.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 17th November – click here to access the tender documentation.
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