S1155 (2027) Facilities Management Services

NIE Networks Limited is conducting Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to gather insights from the market before initiating a procurement process for Contract S1155 (2027) Facilities Management Services. NIE Networks Limited would greatly appreciate your feedback in the form of a completed Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) which is available upon request and which should be submitted via PQQ_4691 on e-sourcing NI.

The primary focus of this Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) is to invite interested parties to provide information to assist with NIE Networks Limited consideration of the options available and preparation of the tender process including, without limitation, in relation to market appetite, capacity, capability and perceived risks and opportunities. The procurement route, tender approach, scope of services and Contract terms required will be further considered by NIE Networks following this PME exercise and engagement with interested parties.

This PME is open to all suppliers and is intended to be a collaborative effort to ensure a robust and successful procurement process. Suppliers may be appointed to any and all Lots.

Estimated total contract spend for all lots over the 8-year period (including optional 3 year extension) is estimated to be between £4m - £6m. Hot Water Systems inclusive of: a) Monthly temperature checks. b) Temperature adjustments as required to be carried out at the time of testing. c) Annual water samples from calorifiers. d) Annual visual inspection of calorifiers. 2.

Cold water Systems inclusive of: a) Monthly temperature checks at sentinel taps. b) Six monthly temperature checks on tanks. c) Annual inspection of tanks. 3. Shower Heads inclusive of: a) Dismantle, clean and disinfect shower heads quarterly. 4.

Provision of Risk Assessments inclusive of: a) Annual update of risk assessment per site. b) Initial risk assessment of new sites. 5. Provision of a web-based management system to facilitate water treatment system management and the control of Legionella with appropriate access provided to NIE Networks of maintenance and testing records.

Minor building repairs and associated general works and services and maintenance (inclusive of, but not limited to, repairs of wooden or palisade fences/gates; repairs, replace or clean out sub-station guttering; fitting anti-climbing guards/paint; painting out, or cleaning of, graffiti; painting substations and RT site buildings; and repairing ground damage and minor grounds maintenance). 2. General joinery services (inclusive of, but not limited to, door repairs, replacement of ironmongery etc.).

Roof repairs (flat and pitched) 3. General mechanical services and maintenance (inclusive of, but not limited to maintenance and cleaning of sinks, toilets, water pipes, replacement joints etc.). 4.

General electrical services and maintenance (inclusive of, but not limited to, fixed wire and PAT testing, replacement of internal and external lights and fittings etc.). Substation wiring is excluded from this contract. 5. Works within NIE Networks Radio Telecommunications Sites (RT’s) are as above.