Award

To purchase the supply of Water

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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13 Oct 2025 at 16:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Lancashire Constabulary, who recently awarded a contract titled "To purchase the supply of Water" in the services category of water operation supplies, classified under CPV code 65130000. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and focused on the supply of water services. The award was completed on 15th September 2025, with the contract period covering 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029. The main address of the procuring entity is located in Preston, England, and the contract's primary location is identified by the postal code PR4 5SB. The procurement, tagged under the award stage, concluded with a contract value of £1,893,348 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the water services industry, especially those capable of providing competitive and innovative solutions. The flexibility to choose a preferred supplier due to deregulation in the water market enables businesses to offer improved customer service and gain efficiencies through potential cost savings. Although the contract has been awarded to BUSINESS STREAM LTD, this market opens a space for large-scale suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities and seek similar opportunities in future calls for tenders. Companies with expertise in managing comprehensive water supply services would be well-suited to pursue such tenders and contribute to an increasingly competitive and innovative water services market in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

To purchase the supply of Water

Notice Description

The Water Act was introduced in 2014 which saw the deregulation of water, and the overarching aim of the Act was to introduce competition into the water market in England from 2017. As a result of this Act all businesses in England were able to use their preferred suppliers for both water, and waste water supply and services. The benefits of opening the market were: Improved customer service Being able to select one supplier across your site portfolio Opportunity for savings through increased efficiencies and cost discounts Innovation in the water services market Lancashire Constabulary previously used United Utilities (UU) for the supply of water, however; because of the Act the company split in 2017 between UU for residential properties and a newly created company Water Plus whose responsibility was to supply water to commercial businesses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-338182dd-e503-4900-a09f-b618a7081e27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151a6c69-5dce-43d3-98a3-6dc11509181a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65130000 - Operation of water supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,893,348 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,893,348 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS STREAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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