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Southern Water Services Limited · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 13:41.

Opportunity overview

About Southern Water: Southern Water is responsible for providing, maintaining, and operating water supply and distribution services covering the counties of Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and providing services for the maintenance, repair, renewal, or improvement of services forming Southern Water’s water distribution systems. The area in which we supply water and treat wastewater covers a total of some 10,530km² and extends from East Kent in the east, through parts of Sussex, to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the west. Southern Water supplies drinking water to approximately 2.5 million households and treats and recycles wastewater from more than 4.7 million households across Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Each day we supply 535 million litres of drinking water from our 90 water treatment works along 13,870 kilometres of water mains to our customers’ taps. We take nearly 70 per cent of the water from underground sources, aquifers, 23 per cent from rivers and seven per cent from storage reservoirs. Each day we also treat and recycle 0.7 billion litres of wastewater at 368 treatment works after it is pumped through a sewer network of 39,600 kilometres. Scope Overview: The supply of an appropriate form of alternative water services of an approved quality and quantity provided to, or made available to, affected customers within a defined response time. The total service is made up of bulk water tankering, haulage, supply of bottled water, bottled water delivery and bottled water station management. This service is to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year across Southern Water’s operational areas of Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. Lot 1 Managed Service Provider (All services across Lots 2,3,4 and 5) Lot 2 Bulk Water Tankering & Haulage • Bulk clean water tankering • Planned & emergency response • Pumping system to inject & fill into the network • Water quality compliance, testing, sampling & certification • Full traceability & evidence of compliance • Telematics & GPS tracking • Optional extra credit for haulage, driver resource & traction only haulage Lot 3 Supply of Bottled Water • Purchase of palletised bottled water • Storage & warehousing of bottled water • Planned & emergency haulage, transport & delivery • Water quality compliance, testing, sampling & traceability Lot 4 Bottled Water Delivery • Collection of bottled water from Southern Water stores, vehicles or contractors • Distribution of bottled water direct to customer doorsteps • Proof of Delivery system • Water quality & hygiene compliance • Planned & emergency response Lot 5 Bottled Water Stations (Traffic Management) • Traffic management at bottled water stations and other incident locations • Manned security services & guarding • Welfare, portaloo’s, shelter & portable tower lighting • General waste management • Site assessment, technical drawings & preparation

Classification

  • CPV15981000 — Mineral water
  • CPV15981100 — Still mineral water
  • CPV31500000 — Lighting equipment and electric lamps
  • CPV31518200 — Emergency lighting equipment
  • CPV34114300 — Welfare vehicles
  • CPV34133100 — Tankers
  • CPV34144212 — Water-tender vehicles
  • CPV34223340 — Tanker trailers
  • CPV34923000 — Road traffic-control equipment
  • CPV34928480 — Waste and rubbish containers and bins
  • CPV34996100 — Traffic lights
  • CPV39225710 — Bottles
  • CPV41100000 — Natural water
  • CPV41110000 — Drinking water
  • CPV42122130 — Water pumps
  • CPV44143000 — Pallets
  • CPV44611500 — Water tanks
  • CPV44613500 — Water containers
  • CPV44613700 — Refuse skips
  • CPV60000000 — Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
  • CPV60100000 — Road transport services
  • CPV60161000 — Parcel transport services
  • CPV60600000 — Water transport services
  • CPV63712700 — Traffic control services
  • CPV63712710 — Traffic monitoring services
  • CPV63726000 — Miscellaneous water transport support services
  • CPV64100000 — Post and courier services
  • CPV64113000 — Postal services related to parcels
  • CPV64120000 — Courier services
  • CPV64121100 — Mail delivery services
  • CPV64121200 — Parcel delivery services
  • CPV65100000 — Water distribution and related services
  • CPV65111000 — Drinking-water distribution
  • CPV75241000 — Public security services
  • CPV79710000 — Security services
  • CPV85312200 — Homedelivery of provisions
  • CPV90533000 — Waste-tip management services

Lots

  • Managed Service Provider£56m
  • Bulk Water Tankering & Haulage£48m
  • Supply of Bottled Water£16m
  • Bottled Water Delivery£24m
  • Bottled Water Stations (Inc. Traffic Management)£16m

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
Prj_7985
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/ Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address If you are interested in bidding for this tender, please be aware that you will need to have registered on the central digital platform before you will be able to bid. This will require you to complete some information and then you will be provided with a unique identifier. For more information on how to register, please follow the below link: how to register on the CDP

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
First stage, qualification comprised of general and technical pass/fail questions to down select to a shortlisted group of suppliers. Shortlisted suppliers will then be invited to submit tenders comprised of a technical envelope and a commercial envelope. Followed by presentations and/or due diligence visits are likely.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Each Lot has specific technical award criteria and commercial evaluation criteria that will be used to assess supplier proposals and establish which suppliers offer Southern Water best for value for money. Southern Water intends to call off emergency orders on a cascade system as detailed in the Information & Instructions to Tenderers with provisions to establish planned Orders. This call off mechanism is detailed in Schedule 3 of the Framework Agreement.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
30 Jul 2026, 14:00

Enquiry period

Ends
15 Jul 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
1 Jan 2027, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 30 days Companies that do not qualify as an SME, 60 days

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Title & Scope minor change due to FTS - Jaggaer inegration issue 1st July 09:52 shortly after original publish to correct issue
Id
061549-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Managed Service Provider
Description
All services across Lots 2-5 below • Tankering & Haulage • Supply of Bottled Water • Bottled Water Delivery • Bottled Water Stations (& Traffic management) • Bulk clean water tankering • Planned & emergency response • Pumping system to inject & fill into the network • Water quality compliance, testing, sampling & certification • Full traceability & evidence of compliance • Telematics & GPS tracking • Optional extra credit for haulage, driver resource & traction only haulage • Purchase of palletised bottled water • Storage & warehousing of bottled water • Planned & emergency haulage, transport & delivery • Water quality compliance, testing, sampling & traceability • Collection of bottled water from Southern Water stores, vehicles or contractors • Distribution of bottled water direct to customer doorsteps • Proof of Delivery system • Water quality & hygiene compliance • Planned & emergency response • Traffic management at bottled water stations and other incident locations • Manned security services & guarding • Welfare, portaloo’s, shelter & portable tower lighting • General waste management • Site assessment, technical drawings & preparation
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
67,200,000
Amount
56,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
cost
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Mar 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial term of 5 years Option to extend up to 3 more years
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Bulk Water Tankering & Haulage
Description
• Bulk clean water tankering • Planned & emergency response • Pumping system to inject & fill into the network • Water quality compliance, testing, sampling & certification • Full traceability & evidence of compliance • Telematics & GPS tracking • Optional extra credit for haulage, driver resource & traction only haulage
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
57,600,000
Amount
48,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Mar 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial term of 5 years Option to extend up to 3 more years
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Supply of Bottled Water
Description
• Purchase of palletised bottled water • Storage & warehousing of bottled water • Planned & emergency haulage, transport & delivery • Water quality compliance, testing, sampling & traceability
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
19,200,000
Amount
16,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
cost
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Mar 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial term of 5 years Option to extend up to 3 more years
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Bottled Water Delivery
Description
• Collection of bottled water from Southern Water stores, vehicles or contractors • Distribution of bottled water direct to customer doorsteps • Proof of Delivery system • Water quality & hygiene compliance • Planned & emergency response
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
28,800,000
Amount
24,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Mar 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial term of 5 years Option to extend up to 3 more years
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Bottled Water Stations (Inc. Traffic Management)
Description
• Traffic management at bottled water stations and other incident locations • Manned security services & guarding • Welfare, portaloo’s, shelter & portable tower lighting • General waste management • Site assessment, technical drawings & preparation
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
19,200,000
Amount
16,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Mar 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial term of 5 years Option to extend up to 3 more years

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15981000
Description
Mineral water
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
15981100
Description
Still mineral water
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
34144212
Description
Water-tender vehicles
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
41100000
Description
Natural water
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
41110000
Description
Drinking water
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
44611500
Description
Water tanks
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
44613500
Description
Water containers
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
60600000
Description
Water transport services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
65111000
Description
Drinking-water distribution
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
34133100
Description
Tankers
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
34223340
Description
Tanker trailers
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
63712700
Description
Traffic control services
Entry 13
Scheme
CPV
Id
64121100
Description
Mail delivery services
Entry 14
Scheme
CPV
Id
64121200
Description
Parcel delivery services
Entry 15
Scheme
CPV
Id
85312200
Description
Homedelivery of provisions
Entry 16
Scheme
CPV
Id
64120000
Description
Courier services
Entry 17
Scheme
CPV
Id
64100000
Description
Post and courier services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34133100
Description
Tankers
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
34223340
Description
Tanker trailers
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
41110000
Description
Drinking water
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
65111000
Description
Drinking-water distribution
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
34144212
Description
Water-tender vehicles
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
42122130
Description
Water pumps
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
41110000
Description
Drinking water
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
15981000
Description
Mineral water
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
15981100
Description
Still mineral water
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
41100000
Description
Natural water
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
60000000
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
60100000
Description
Road transport services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
60600000
Description
Water transport services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
39225710
Description
Bottles
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
44143000
Description
Pallets
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
64121200
Description
Parcel delivery services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85312200
Description
Homedelivery of provisions
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
64120000
Description
Courier services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
64100000
Description
Post and courier services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
60161000
Description
Parcel transport services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
64113000
Description
Postal services related to parcels
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
41110000
Description
Drinking water
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
63726000
Description
Miscellaneous water transport support services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
65100000
Description
Water distribution and related services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
65111000
Description
Drinking-water distribution
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
63712700
Description
Traffic control services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
34923000
Description
Road traffic-control equipment
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
34996100
Description
Traffic lights
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
63712710
Description
Traffic monitoring services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
34114300
Description
Welfare vehicles
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
34928480
Description
Waste and rubbish containers and bins
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
90533000
Description
Waste-tip management services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
44613700
Description
Refuse skips
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
31500000
Description
Lighting equipment and electric lamps
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
31518200
Description
Emergency lighting equipment
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
75241000
Description
Public security services
Entry 13
Scheme
CPV
Id
79710000
Description
Security services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
061549-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 Jul 2026, 09:52
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Southern Water Services Limited
Id
GB-PPON-PBJQ-2231-ZRPG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBJQ-2231-ZRPG

Address

Street Address
Southern Water, Southern House
Locality
Worthing
Postal Code
Bn13 3NX
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ27

Contact

Name
Luke Stone, Category & Sourcing Manager

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Worthing · UKJ27 · Bn13 3NX · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 003488-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 061545-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 061549-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·