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THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 07:52.

Opportunity overview

This programme of the works includes, but is not limited to the following packages of work: Renewal of the water mains network shall include but not be limited to: · Optimisation, structural replacement or relining of distribution water mains within DMAs and bounded by district meters and the District Boundary Valves. · Structural replacement of all service connections from the distribution mains to customer boundaries, including installation of a suitable boundary box. · Replacement of all apparatus connected to the network including valves, hydrants, disinfection points, air valves, etc. · Securing abandoned mains by cutting and capping. Removing surface covers, marker posts and plates of abandoned washouts, hydrants and valves etc. so that only covers relating to live apparatus remain.

Classification

  • CPV45232151 — Water-main refurbishment construction work

Lots

  • Lot 1£120m · 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
FA2257
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
works
How to submit
Please use the link below to gain access to the full PSQ documentation details; https://forms.office.com/e/BqevtZrRaC
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
19 Sept 2025, 10:00

Procedure

Features
• Stage 1: Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ); Further explanation of PSQ process could be found in PSQ Instruction • Stage 2: Invitation to Tender (ITN); Further explanation of ITN process could be found in ITN Instruction • Stage 3: Evaluation; Evaluation criteria (Technical 60% Commercial 40%) Further explanation of evaluation process could be found in ITN Instruction • Stage 4: Contract Award

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
closed
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Description
The framework agreement will consist between 2-5 suppliers, appointed through a competitive tender process. Contracts (call-offs) under the framework may be awarded either by: Direct award, where the terms of the framework allow for the immediate selection of the most economically advantageous supplier based on predefined criteria (e.g. price, availability, performance) Mini-competition, where the contracting authority will invite all capable framework suppliers to submit proposals for specific requirements. Prices for call-off contracts may be: Rates fixed as submitted at framework stage Subject to a pricing schedule The selection of suppliers for individual contracts will follow the criteria set out in the procurement documents, including quality, price, and technical capability as relevant to each call-off.

Expected award period

Ends
28 Nov 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
8 Sept 2025, 17:00

Special regime

utilities

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
120,000,000

Renewal

Description
The framework agreement will run for an initial period of 4 years, with the option to extend by up to a further 4 years in exceptional circumstances, subject to satisfactory performance and continued need. The total maximum duration of the framework agreement, including any extensions, will not exceed 8 years.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Commercial
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
7 Dec 2029, 23:59
Starts
8 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
8 Dec 2033, 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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45232151
Scheme
CPV
Description
Water-main refurbishment construction work

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
049265-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
15 Aug 2025, 16:24

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

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05893e-2025-08-15T16:24:32+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·