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Bio Recycling

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 21:31.

Opportunity overview

Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater service company. Every day we supply around 2.5 billion litres of tap water to 10.6 million customers across London and the Thames Valley. We also remove and treat more than 4.7 billion litres of sewage for 16 million customers. In everything we do, we follow Thames Water's purpose and values. Thames Water is seeking to appoint service providers to deliver Bio Recycling services. The appointed service providers will be responsible for providing one or multiple of the following services: • Lot 1: Haulage, • Lot 2: Spreading, • Lot 3: Offsite Liming, • Lot 4: Onsite Liming, • Lot 5: Restoration, • Lot 6: Trackway services The service provider is expected to be proactive in contractual innovation and deliver high-quality performance throughout the contract period. The contracts will encompass all aspects of Bio Recycling services, with a focus on supporting TWUL's operational and strategic objectives. 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 3rd July 2026, 12 noon GMT.

Classification

  • CPV34130000 — Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
  • CPV34140000 — Heavy-duty motor vehicles
  • CPV42400000 — Lifting and handling equipment and parts
  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV77100000 — Agricultural services
  • CPV90513600 — Sludge removal services
  • CPV90513700 — Sludge transport services
  • CPV90513800 — Sludge treatment services
  • CPV90522400 — Cleaning and treatment of soil
  • CPV90732100 — Soil pollution protection services

Lots

  • HaulageValue not stated · Including VAT
  • SpreadingValue not stated · Including VAT
  • Off site LimingValue not stated · Including VAT
  • On site LimingValue not stated · Including VAT
  • RestorationValue not stated · Including VAT
  • TrackwayValue not stated · 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
FA2209
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
If you are interested in participating, please complete the registration form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/p5XmgJX1MU

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
The Bio Recycling tender will follow the competitive flexible procedure to ensure compliance through robust supplier management, drive operational efficiency and sustainability, maximise competitive tensions via regional delivery for spreading services and foster market engagement especially from SMEs. Thames Water will conduct a multi-stage competitive procedure that includes: 1. PSQ (Procurement Specific Questionnaire) with general company and technical questions. 'Pass/fail' questions and 'for information only' questions, with some weighted answers for technical/delivery questions. All bidders are required to complete a Mandatory Survey (general company questions) alongside a Lot Specific Survey for each lot they are bidding for. 2. ITN (Invitation to Negotiate) with more detailed weighted answers to assess the technical suitability of a supplier for the relevant works. Commercial proposals will also be assessed 3. Negotiations held to agree legal derogations 4. Contract Award

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
For the Direct Award Lots (Lots 1,2 and 3) suppliers will be selected based on capacity and cost and for the mini competition lots (Lots 1,3,4,5) suppliers will be selected based on the capacity and costs too.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
3 Jul 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
12 Jun 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
23 Nov 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Please note the Lot 2 volumes 2026/27 have been updated
Id
056047-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Haulage
Description
The service includes haulage support in peak seasons. The Service Provider must supply appropriate vehicles and drivers and hold the appropriate Waste Carrier licences for the haulage of Biosolids to agricultural land or other locations. The Biosolids are collected from the Collection Sites (typically the Purchaser's Sewage Treatment Works), where a vehicle loads from the Purchaser's storage areas, silos or direct from a product discharge point. The product is then transported to a Transfer Point, as instructed by the Purchaser, where either stockpiling operations or discharge into a reception facility shall take place. Lot volumes 2026/27 (estimated) • ~200Kt
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Heads of Term / T&Cs

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Legal and Financial Pass/Fail questions will be included at PSQ Stage in the General PSQ, which must be answered before answering Lot-specific PSQ's
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Technical ability Pass/Fail questions will be included at PSQ stage in the Lot-specific and General PSQ

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
29 Feb 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial contract term is 5 years with three one-year extension options up to the max term of 8 years.

Options

Description
The full scope of the services to be provided and any options that may be considered throughout the term of the agreement, is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Spreading
Description
The service includes spreading of compliant biosolids to agricultural land, and supply of composting mix on an ad hoc basis. The spreading operation involves the even distribution of Biosolids from the stockpile to the area designated by the Purchaser at the Customer site as well as other ad hoc activities as requested. Lot volumes 2026/27 (estimated) • Total Lot Volume ~670Kt - 715K Regional volumes 2026/27 (estimated): • North West~ 125 to 137 Kt • North East ~ 199 to 210 Kt • South East ~ 121 to 132 Kt • South West ~ 225 to 236 Kt Please note that these figures are non-committal estimates for the period April 2026 to March 2027, and actual volumes may fall above or below the stated ranges.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
55
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Heads of Term/ T&Cs

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
29 Feb 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial contract term is 5 years with three one-year extension options up to the max term of 8 years.

Options

Description
The full scope of the services to be provided and any options that may be considered throughout the term of the agreement, is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Off site Liming
Description
The service includes processing and disposal of non-compliant biosolids via an approved low odour, off site liming operation to compliant parameters. The supplier shall manage the post-treatment process, which include product placement. The provision of haulage of biosolids to the liming site is optional. Lot volumes 2026/27 (estimated) • ~60Kt
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
55
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Heads of Term/ T&Cs

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
29 Feb 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial contract term is 5 years with three one-year extension options up to the max term of 8 years.

Options

Description
The full scope of the services to be provided and any options that may be considered throughout the term of the agreement, is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
On site Liming
Description
The service includes processing of non-compliant biosolids using a low odour mobile plant at TWUL sites to bring biosolids to compliant parameters. TWUL will be responsible for hauling and placement of the product. Lot volumes 2026/27 (estimated) • ~36Kt
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
55
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Heads of Term/ T&Cs

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
29 Feb 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial contract term is 5 years with three one-year extension options up to the max term of 8 years.

Options

Description
The full scope of the services to be provided and any options that may be considered throughout the term of the agreement, is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Restoration
Description
The service includes the disposal of non-compliant biosolids via restoration. The provision of haulage of biosolids to the restoration site is optional. Lot volumes 2026/27 (estimated) • ~47Kt
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
55
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Heads of Term/ T&Cs

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
29 Feb 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial contract term is 5 years with three one-year extension options up to the max term of 8 years.

Options

Description
The full scope of the services to be provided and any options that may be considered throughout the term of the agreement, is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Trackway
Description
The service includes the supply, delivery, installation, inspection, maintenance and removal of Trackway panels, to enable safe access and ground protection for operational and agricultural environments and haulage to agricultural land activities. Lot volumes 2026/27 (estimated) • ~1.7m SQM, 5200 days of hire across 500 sites
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
55
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Heads of Term/ T&Cs

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
29 Feb 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial contract term is 5 years with three one-year extension options up to the max term of 8 years.

Options

Description
The full scope of the services to be provided and any options that may be considered throughout the term of the agreement, is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34130000
Description
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
34140000
Description
Heavy-duty motor vehicles
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
42400000
Description
Lifting and handling equipment and parts
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
90513600
Description
Sludge removal services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
90513700
Description
Sludge transport services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
77100000
Description
Agricultural services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90513600
Description
Sludge removal services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
90513700
Description
Sludge transport services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
90513800
Description
Sludge treatment services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90513800
Description
Sludge treatment services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90513600
Description
Sludge removal services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
90513700
Description
Sludge transport services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
90522400
Description
Cleaning and treatment of soil
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
90732100
Description
Soil pollution protection services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
056047-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
15 Jun 2026, 10:29
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

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

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
02366661

Additional Identifiers

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

Address

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

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Reading · UKJ11 · RG1 8DB · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 050867-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 052022-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 056047-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·