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THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 13:53.

Opportunity overview

Thames Water wishes to award one framework agreement to suppliers capable of project design, building renovations, remedial works and/or the provision and maintenance of welfare cabins. Due to the varying age of buildings and structures within the Thames Water estate, there is need to carry out renovation and remedial works in order to ensure they remain safe and fit for purpose. The Framework Agreement will cover the following works: Consultancy (Project Design), Internal & External Works (London area), Internal & External Works (Thames Valley and Home Counties), Roofing, Asbestos Consulting, Asbestos Treatment and Welfare Cabins. Thames Water reserve the right to issue multiple awards for each lot in this agreement to achieve the most efficient and economical service solution, and the security and consistent continuity of supply and delivery. Thames Water reserve the right to enter into a contract or contracts for the provision of all or any number of lots. In parallel, although on a slightly different timetable, Thames Water is also running a procurement exercise for facilities management services whereby there are some common areas of work with this procurement exercise. Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the PSQ is Friday 16th January 2026, at 10 am.

Classification

  • CPV44211100 — Modular and portable buildings
  • CPV44211110 — Cabins
  • CPV45210000 — Building construction work
  • CPV45262660 — Asbestos-removal work
  • CPV45262700 — Building alteration work
  • CPV45262800 — Building extension work
  • CPV45300000 — Building installation work
  • CPV45400000 — Building completion work
  • CPV71315100 — Building-fabric consultancy services
  • CPV71315200 — Building consultancy services
  • CPV71315210 — Building services consultancy services
  • CPV71320000 — Engineering design services
  • CPV90650000 — Asbestos removal services

Lots

  • Consultancy (Project Design)£4.2m · Including VAT
  • Internal & External Works (London)£72.8m · Including VAT
  • Internal & External Works (Thames Valley & Home Counties)£38m · Including VAT
  • Roofing Works£57.2m · Including VAT
  • Asbestos Consulting£400k · Including VAT
  • Asbestos Removal£1.6m · Including VAT
  • Welfare Cabins£880k · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
FA2303
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Please use this link to gain access to the PSQ documents https://forms.office.com/e/TTGH46N6GC
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Procedure

Features
Suppliers' PSQ submissions will be scored and shortlisted in accordance with the criteria set out within the PSQ documentation, and the suppliers that are shortlisted will be invited to submit a proposal in response to the ITN. After tenders have been submitted, evaluated, and negotiated, the successful supplier will be awarded according to the percentage weightings and criteria set out in the ITN Process document. Full details of the process that will be followed are provided within the PSQ and ITN documents.

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
081104-2025
Description
The date within the SCOPE was written incorrectly - the deadline is Friday 16th January 2026, at 10 am.
Entry 2
Id
084504-2025
Description
The following dates have been extended; PSQ clarification deadline - Friday 23rd January, 5 pm PSQ submission deadline - Friday 30th January, 10 am

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
closed
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Description
See PSQ & ITN presentations

Expected award period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
30 Jan 2026, 10:00

Enquiry period

Ends
23 Jan 2026, 17:00

Special regime

utilities

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Consultancy (Project Design)
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Designing and planning of complex building and refurbishment works. Between 1-2 suppliers will work closely with Lot 2 (Internal & External Works) suppliers to design and plan their complex works. The lifecycle programme is diverse and will need project design over multiple disciplines. Required is the provision of design solutions for complex or structurally unstable roof repairs, boundary walls, cladding systems, building engineering services, general building and drainage. Also undertake condition surveys for houses prior to repair on the waste network. In the case of planning consent for either new or existing buildings, including listed status, the designer will work closely with our planning consultants to obtain the correct consent or planning permission. We will award multiple suppliers for this lot who will be responsible for the required design services with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via direct award by Thames Water.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
4,160,000

Renewal

Description
Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Commercial
Type
cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Technical
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Apr 2031, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
3 Apr 2034, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2a
Title
Internal & External Works (London)
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Building/refurbishment works covering construction, electrical and mechanical, in the London area. The construction works will include but not limited to: - cladding services - building engineering services - general buildings and drainage - windows - foundations - demolitions of buildings to ground level and removal - waste removal Projects will vary in size and value: these will be in the most part multi-discipline works that will require interface management with different trades and sub-contractors. Thames Water will award between 3-6 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the building and renovation works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via mini-competitions directly by Thames Water, with works under £100K being directly awarded to a preferred supplier.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
72,800,000

Renewal

Description
Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Commercial
Type
cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Technical
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Apr 2031, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
3 Apr 2034, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
2b
Title
Internal & External Works (Thames Valley & Home Counties)
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Building/refurbishment works covering construction, electrical and mechanical, in Thames Valley and the Home Counties. The construction works will include but not limited to: - cladding services - building engineering services - general buildings and drainage - windows - foundations - demolitions of buildings to ground level and removal - waste removal Projects will vary in size and value: these will be in the most part multi-discipline works that will require interface management with different trades and sub-contractors. Thames Water will award between 3-6 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the building and renovation works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via mini-competitions directly by Thames Water, with works under £100K being directly awarded to a preferred supplier. Projects will vary in size and value: these will be in the most part multi-discipline works that will require interface management with different trades and sub-contractors. Thames Water will award between 3-6 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the building and renovation works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via mini-competitions directly by Thames Water, with works under £100K being directly awarded to a preferred supplier.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
38,000,000

Renewal

Description
Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Commercial
Type
cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Technical
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Apr 2031, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
3 Apr 2034, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
3a
Title
Roofing Works
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Roof installation, repair and maintenance. Suppliers will work with asbestos consultancy and removal firms to ensure safe refurbishments and works are carried out. Thames Water will award between 2-4 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the building and renovation works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via mini-competitions directly by Thames Water, with works under £50K being directly awarded to a preferred supplier.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
57,200,000

Renewal

Description
Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Commercial
Type
cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Technical
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Apr 2031, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
3 Apr 2034, 23:59
Entry 5
Id
3b
Title
Asbestos Consulting
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Asbestos surveys during building work. Thames Water estate has buildings of varying ages, and asbestos surveys must be completed before refurbishment and repair works can commence. Suppliers will work in conjunction with asbestos removal firms to ensure a safe and effective process to asbestos works. Thames Water will award between 1-2 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the asbestos consulting works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via direct award by Thames Water, with a preferred and a reserve supplier.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
400,000

Renewal

Description
Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Commercial
Type
cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Technical
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Apr 2031, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
3 Apr 2034, 23:59
Entry 6
Id
3c
Title
Asbestos Removal
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Treatment and removal of asbestos. Thames Water estate has buildings of varying ages, and asbestos removal and treatment works must be done during certain refurbishment and repair works. Suppliers will work in conjunction with asbestos removal firms to ensure a safe and effective process to asbestos works. Thames Water will award between 1-2 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the asbestos removal and treatment works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via direct award by Thames Water, with a preferred and a reserve supplier.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,600,000

Renewal

Description
Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Commercial
Type
cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Technical
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Apr 2031, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
3 Apr 2034, 23:59
Entry 7
Id
4
Title
Welfare Cabins
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Installation and maintenance of temporary welfare units (e.g. operational site offices). Thames Water requires temporary welfare units of different kinds on many operational sites, for use by site workers. Thames Water will award between 1-2 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the welfare cabin works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via direct award by Thames Water, with a preferred and a reserve supplier.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
880,000

Renewal

Description
Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Commercial
Type
cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Technical
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Apr 2031, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
3 Apr 2034, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building construction work
Entry 2
Id
71315100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building-fabric consultancy services
Entry 3
Id
71315200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building consultancy services
Entry 4
Id
71315210
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building services consultancy services
Entry 5
Id
71320000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering design services
Item 2
Id
2a
Related Lot
2a

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building construction work
Entry 2
Id
45262700
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building alteration work
Entry 3
Id
45262800
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building extension work
Entry 4
Id
45300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building installation work
Entry 5
Id
45400000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building completion work
Item 3
Id
2b
Related Lot
2b

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKK14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKK14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKK14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building construction work
Entry 2
Id
45262700
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building alteration work
Entry 3
Id
45262800
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building extension work
Entry 4
Id
45300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building installation work
Entry 5
Id
45400000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building completion work
Item 4
Id
3a
Related Lot
3a

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building construction work
Entry 2
Id
45262700
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building alteration work
Entry 3
Id
45262800
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building extension work
Entry 4
Id
45300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building installation work
Entry 5
Id
45400000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building completion work
Item 5
Id
3b
Related Lot
3b

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45262660
Scheme
CPV
Description
Asbestos-removal work
Entry 2
Id
90650000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Asbestos removal services
Item 6
Id
3c
Related Lot
3c

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45262660
Scheme
CPV
Description
Asbestos-removal work
Entry 2
Id
90650000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Asbestos removal services
Item 7
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
44211100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Modular and portable buildings
Entry 2
Id
44211110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Cabins
Entry 3
Id
45210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building construction work

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
080315-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
5 Dec 2025, 16:11
Entry 3
Id
081104-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
9 Dec 2025, 14:56
Entry 4
Id
084504-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
18 Dec 2025, 15:12

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-02366661
Name
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ11
Country
GB
Locality
Reading
Postal Code
RG1 8DB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Clearwater Court

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
privateUtility
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Private utility

Identifier

Id
02366661
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PNQQ-4647-DTCV
Scheme
GB-PPON

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Reading · UKJ11 · RG1 8DB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK14 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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