Independent Pool Plant Technical Assurance Consultant

Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking an independent consultant to provide specialist technical review and assurance for pool plant systems across two aquatic facility development projects. The consultant will work independently throughout all project stages—from planning and design through construction, commissioning, handover, and post-occupancy—to ensure systems are safe, compliant, operationally practical, and maintainable. Key responsibilities include: evaluating proposed aquatic systems for safety and regulatory compliance; assessing operational practicality and long-term maintainability; reviewing lifecycle costs and asset replacement strategies; challenging design decisions on operational resilience, energy efficiency, and compatibility with Passivhaus standards; and providing independent professional advice on whole life value and health and safety considerations. The consultant must remain impartial and independent of the design team, contractors, and suppliers. Beyond meeting statutory requirements and standards, the consultant will provide expert challenge to ensure best value for money and suitability for long-term Council ownership and operation. Submissions must be made via eTendersNI through the Call for Tender (CFT)—no alternative submission methods are accepted. See CfT documents for full details and requirements.