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Published 24 Nov 2025, 08:52 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Procurement of General Insurance (excluding Broker and Administration Services)

Official notice

Authority: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED (Central government)·On behalf of: Marsh Limited

22 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdUtilities
Budget not disclosed£22total for 22 lots · £22 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 16 Jan 2026awarded 20 Mar 2026
Awarded to Withheld Section94 supplier +2 more15 awards
Contract term 1 yrends 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought22 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Procurement of General Insurance (excluding Broker and Administration Services)

covering the following:

  • Computers
  • Solar Farm
  • Professional Indemnity
  • Various other provisional lots currently under Long Term Agreements

Note: The overall Contract value of £2,924,138.48, has been disclosed within this notice however, due to commercial sensitivities, the exact values for each Lot has not been disclosed. An average value (based on the overall value) has been put against each Lot in order to publish this notice.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 28 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT.

CPV: Accident and health insurance services · Damage or loss insurance services · Financial loss insurance services · General liability insurance services · Liability insurance services · Motor vehicle insurance services · Professional liability insurance services · Property insurance services · Weather and financial loss insurance services

Lots and requirements (22)Procurement structure

22 lots · all with a published value (£22 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Professional IndemnityAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Business: Provision of operational & compliance analysis of Drinking Water, Waste Water and trade effluents so as to comply with NI Regulations. Provision of sampling & transportation of Drinking Water, waste water, trade effluent compliance & operational samples.

This policy provides cover for any loss resulting from any claim which gives rise to a civil liability of the insured incurred solely in the performance of or failure to perform Professional Services.

Cover includes:

  • Intellectual Property
  • Defamation
  • Fraud/Dishonesty
  • Defence
  • Court Attendance
  • Lost Documents
  • Mitigation of Loss
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #2Computer Northern Ireland WaterAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

'All Risks' including Theft in respect of Computer and ancillary equipment at the insured's premises or anywhere in the world.

(NI Water)

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #3Computer Dalriada & AlphaAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

'All Risks' including Theft in respect of Computer and ancillary equipment at the insured's premises or anywhere in the world.

(Dalriada and Alpha only)

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #4MD/BI Solar FarmAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

All risks

Physical loss destruction or Breakdown of or physical damage to the Property Insured.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #5Property MD/BI NI WATER - Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Property Material Damage / Business Interruption - All Risks of accidental damage to property insured

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #6Property MD/BI - NI Water Alpha - Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

(Alpha) Property Material Damage / Business Interruption - All Risks of accidental damage to property insured

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #7Public Liability - NI Water & NI Water Alpha Ltd and Dalriada Water- Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Cover includes:

Corporate Manslaughter defence GBP 10,000,000 in the aggregate

Pollution Clean-up costs of GBP 10,000,000 in the aggregate

Data Protection: GBP 2,000,000

Professional Liability: (Bodily Injury or Property Damage) GBP 1,000,000

Extensions to include use of Drones and cover for Water Outflow Pipe Marker Buoys

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #8Excess Public Liability - £35m/£25m - Provisional OnlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Excess Public Liability - £35m/£25m

NOTE separate policies per entity for:

NI Water Ltd and

NI Water Alpha Ltd and Dalriada Water Ltd

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #9Excess Public Liability - £40m/£60m Provisional noticeAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Excess Public Liability - £40m/£60m

NOTE separate policies per entity for:

NI Water Ltd and

NI Water Alpha Ltd and Dalriada Water Ltd

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #10Employers Liability - Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Employers Liability for Northern Ireland Water Limited & Subsidiary Companies inc NI Water Alpha Ltd and Dalriada Water Ltd

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #11Excess Employer's Liability £25M over £25M - Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Excess Employer's Liability £25M over £25M for Northern Ireland Water Limited & Subsidiary Companies inc NI Water Alpha Ltd & Dalriada Water Ltd.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #12Motor Fleet - Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Third Party Only for NI Water vehicles

Comprehensive for NI Water Alpha vehicles ONLY

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #13Terrorism Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Terrorism Provisional for Northern Ireland Water Limited & Subsidiary Companies.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #14Cyber Liability - Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1
  • Cyber Liability

to pay to or on behalf of the Insured, in excess of the applicable Excess.

  • Multimedia Liability

to pay to or on behalf of the Insured, in excess of the applicable Excess.

  • Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Liability

to pay to or on behalf of the Insured, in excess of the applicable Excess.

  • Digital Asset Costs

to pay to or on behalf of the Insured, in excess of the applicable Excess.

  • Business Interruption

to pay to or on behalf of the Insured, in excess of the applicable Excess.

  • Cyber Extortion

to indemnify the Insured, in excess of the applicable Excess.

  • Bricking

to pay to, or on behalf of, the Insured in excess of the applicable Excess.

  • Betterment

to the extent that cover is not provided under Insuring Clause 4 (Digital Asset Costs), Insuring Clause 5 (Business Interruption), Insuring Clause 8 (Bricking) and/or Insuring Clause 11 (Incident Response Expenses), to pay to, or on behalf of, the Insured in excess of the applicable Excess.

  • Claims Preparation Expenses.

Incident Response Expenses

to pay to or on behalf of the Insured, in excess of the applicable Excess.

  • Waiver of Subrogation.
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #15Directors and Officers (inc EPL in respect of NI Water Alpha) Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

The policy is to provide:

a) Indemnity to individual Directors and Officers of the Insured Companies in respect of legal liability to pay damages and claimants costs arising from wrongful acts committed in their respective capacities as such

b) Reimbursement to Insured Companies for amounts they indemnify to individual Directors & Officers in respect of claims described in a)

c) Defense costs incurred with the Insurer's written consent

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #16Pension Trustees Liability Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

This policy is to provide claims first made against an Insured; events included within an Extension first arising; or loss of any Pension Document, or for Insurance Cover 1.2 (Exoneration) for Wrongful Acts, first discovered during the Polic Period or Discovery period (if applicable).

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #17Crime - Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Crime cover for Northern Ireland Water Alpha Limited ONLY

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #18Parametric for Freeze Thaw Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Index-based, claims are paid out based on actual meteorological conditions measured by weather stations or satellites.

  • Freeze: Temperature drops below 2 degrees centigrade for 3 consecutive days;
  • Freeze Thaw: Temperature moved from 2 degrees centigrade to 5 degrees centigrade over either of the following 2 days

Loss can include overtime wages and Contractor fees, costs of tankering or bottled water).

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #19Parametrics High Temperature Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Index based, claims are paid based on actual meteorological conditions measured by weather stations.

Loss Parameter Threshold per Insured location: 17°C

Loss Parameter Threshold per coverage period at an insured location: (Deductible): 27 Critical Days

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #20Parametrics Lack of Rainfall Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Index based, claims are paid based on actual meteorological conditions measured by weather stations.

Loss Parameter Threshold per Insured location: 7mm

Loss Parameter Threshold per coverage period at an insured location (Deductible): 13 Critical Days

Rolling Window 21 subsequent days

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #21Battery Storage - Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Material Damage - All Risks

All Risk Sums Insured £3,200,000

Business Interruption

£1,200,000 - 18 Month Indemnity Period

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

Lot #22Travel and Personal Accident -Provisional notice onlyAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1

Personal Accident

Insured Person: All Directors & Employees of the Policyholder

Effective Time: 24 hours

Death: 4x Annual salary

Permanent Total Disablement from Usual Occupation: 4x Annual Salary

Permanent Disabling Injuries (Full): 4x Annual Salary

Temporary Total Disablement: not insured

Temporary Partial Disablement: not insured

Travel

Insured Person: All Directors and Employees of the Policyholder

Effective Time: Extended Business Travel (Any trip in connection with the Business including days added by the Insured Person for personal reasons)

Medical & Other Expenses: unlimited

Business Equipment & Personal Belongings: GBP 6,000 for Business and GBP 10,000 for Personal

Money: GBP 10,000

Disruption: GBP 250,000

Personal Liability: GBP 5,000,000

Legal Expenses: GBP 50,000

Crisis Management: GBP 75,000

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions: Multi year and multi cover options will be considered. · Preferred option is for up to five years with a review after completion of three year agreement. Other options will be considered.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    This tender is open to Insurance Companies who

    are licensed to provide the Insurance cover

    required in the UK or in the EU member state of

    domicile. Insurers must be authorised by the UK

    FCA or equivalent.

    Providers must be able to demonstrate experience

    in the provision of Insurance and Risk Management

    and have a Credit Rating of at least A- from S&P or

    equivalent.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement

    documents.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 35–40 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 35 points.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Utilities
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 28 Nov 2026
First published
24 Nov 2025, 08:52 GMT
Last source update
20 Mar 2026, 17:33 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 4 Mar 2026
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-079779
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Accident and health insurance servicesDamage or loss insurance servicesFinancial loss insurance servicesGeneral liability insurance servicesLiability insurance servicesMotor vehicle insurance servicesProfessional liability insurance servicesProperty insurance servicesWeather and financial loss insurance services
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
16 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Tenders to be submitted via email to Leslie.s.dick@marsh.com

Timeline

24 Nov 2025 → 1 Apr 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Planning notice published338 days ago
    24 Nov 2025, 08:52 GMT
  2. Tender notice published328 days ago
    4 Dec 2025, 14:12 GMT
  3. Submission deadline284 days ago
    16 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
  4. Award decision expected by237 days ago
    4 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  5. Assessment summaries sent222 days ago
    20 Mar 2026
  6. Latest notice published221 days ago
    20 Mar 2026, 17:33 GMT
  7. Contract starts210 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

9 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Nov 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    24 Nov 2025, 08:52 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    4 Dec 2025, 14:12 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value updated
    4 Dec 2025, 14:12 GMT
  4. Status changed to active
    4 Dec 2025, 14:12 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    4 Dec 2025, 14:12 GMT
  6. Deadline published: 16 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
    4 Dec 2025, 14:12 GMT
  7. Contract award notice published
    20 Mar 2026, 17:33 GMT
    UK6
  8. Status changed to complete
    20 Mar 2026, 17:33 GMT
  9. Contract signature expected
    1 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 22
Awarded value Not summedeach provider’s award repeats the list or panel total
Bids received 30
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Professional Indemnity1 award
Withheld Section94 supplier1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Computer Northern Ireland Water1 award
AVIVA INSURANCE LIMITED1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 10 · Employers Liability - Provisional notice only1 award
Withheld Section94 supplier1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 11 · Excess Employer's Liability £25M over £25M - Provisional notice only1 award
American International Group UK Limited1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 12 · Motor Fleet - Provisional notice only1 award
Withheld Section94 supplier1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 13 · Terrorism Provisional notice only1 award
Withheld Section94 supplier1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 14 · Cyber Liability - Provisional notice only1 award
Withheld Section94 supplier1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 15 · Directors and Officers (inc EPL in respect of NI Water Alpha) Provisional notice only1 award
Withheld Section94 supplier1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 16 · Pension Trustees Liability Provisional notice only1 award
Withheld Section94 supplier1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 17 · Crime - Provisional notice only1 award
Withheld Section94 supplier1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 18 · Parametric for Freeze Thaw Provisional notice only1 award
Withheld Section94 supplier1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 19 · Parametrics High Temperature Provisional notice only1 award
Withheld Section94 supplier1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 20 · Parametrics Lack of Rainfall Provisional notice only1 award
Withheld Section94 supplier1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 21 · Battery Storage - Provisional notice only1 award
AVIVA INSURANCE LIMITED1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 22 · Travel and Personal Accident -Provisional notice only1 award
American International Group UK Limited1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027£132,91520 Mar 2026Awarded

7 further award records carry no date or value.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Professional Indemnity5final-stage tenders00—
2 · Computer Northern Ireland Water2final-stage tenders00—
3 · Computer Dalriada & Alpha2final-stage tenders00—
4 · MD/BI Solar Farm3final-stage tenders00—
5 · Property MD/BI NI WATER - Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
6 · Property MD/BI - NI Water Alpha - Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
7 · Public Liability - NI Water & NI Water Alpha Ltd and Dalriada Water- Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
8 · Excess Public Liability - £35m/£25m - Provisional Only1final-stage tenders00—
9 · Excess Public Liability - £40m/£60m Provisional notice1final-stage tenders00—
10 · Employers Liability - Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
11 · Excess Employer's Liability £25M over £25M - Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
12 · Motor Fleet - Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
13 · Terrorism Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
14 · Cyber Liability - Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
15 · Directors and Officers (inc EPL in respect of NI Water Alpha) Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
16 · Pension Trustees Liability Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
17 · Crime - Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
18 · Parametric for Freeze Thaw Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
19 · Parametrics High Temperature Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
20 · Parametrics Lack of Rainfall Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
21 · Battery Storage - Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—
22 · Travel and Personal Accident -Provisional notice only1final-stage tenders00—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-COH: NI054463 · GB-PPON: PCZH-7295-JJTZ Westland House, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 6TEContact name, email, phone

Other public bodies

  • Marsh LimitedProcess contact pointProcuring entityInsurance BrokerGB-COH: 01507274GB-PPON: PGGV-7645-JTDL London, LondonContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

3 commercial parties on the notice
  • AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 10737370GB-PPON: PRZG-4159-XBQJ The Aig Building, London, London, EC3M 4ABContact email
  • Aviva Insurance LimitedAwarded supplierGB-COH: SC002116GB-PPON: PWWW-5899-LHTP Pitheavlis, Perth, Scotland, PH2 0NHContact email
  • HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PBXY-3232-WNHZ 1 Great Helens Street, London, London, EC3A 6HXContact email

Official documents & specifications (24)

Official links; attachments are not copied

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