Mechanical Installation Repair and Maintenance (MIRM) - supplier engagement

In advance of launching this tender competition, NI Water is seeking to meet with experienced suppliers which can deliver:-

• i)both planned and reactive mechanical installation, repair and maintenance services including general mechanical installation including upgrade across NI Water's wide range of assets and equipment(e.g. depots, pumping stations, industrial workshops, chemical stores, treatment works in accordance with all current legislation/ regulations, WIMES specifications, manufacturer recommendations etc.
• ii)planned and reactive mechanical maintenance/ repair across NI Water's wide range of assets and equipment(e.g. pumps, screening equipment, RBC's, compressors and blowers, vacuum systems, valves and pipework, gearboxes, fabrication, machining, mixers, macerators, structures etc.) of wide variety of makes and models of equipment in accordance with all current legislation/ regulations, WIMES specifications, manufacturer recommendations etc.

iii)Annual inspection and maintenance of NI Water's workshop facilities/ equipment and craftsmen equipment as required by Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).

• iv)have access to facilities and technical ability to install, strip, repair, machine and re-assemble the mechanical equipment listed above;
• v)Special projects which may include, but not limited to — project management, energy efficiency projects, technical support/advice, site surveys, design services etc. This may apply to all site types including more complex mechanical installations/ site refurbishments.
• vi)Any other mechanical installation, planned and reactive repair/ maintenance type work.

These meetings are expected to be held 15th to 17th June 2021 and will last 45 minutes. Please email sourcing@niwater.com, giving a brief overview of your company and experience and your availability to meet via MS Teams on the above dates. Depending on the number of responses received, NI Water may not be able to meet with every supplier however this does not exclude any supplier from participating in the tender process, with the PQQ expected to launch on eTendersNI in the coming weeks.