Award

Retail Water and Wastewater Services

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has awarded a contract for retail water and wastewater services under the framework of Manchester City Council (P-0127). This contract, valued at £3,000,000, has been directly awarded to Anglian Water Business (National). The procurement process, classified under CPV code 65100000, pertains to services in the industry category of water distribution and related services, and is relevant to businesses operating within England, United Kingdom. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the award being published on 14th January 2026 and having an active contract period from 10th January 2026 to 9th January 2028. The procurement method used was a direct award, indicating a streamlined selection process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive water and wastewater services, to establish or expand their presence within the public sector, especially if they can secure similar contracts in the future. Although Halton Borough Council directly awarded this contract to a large supplier, SMEs were considered suitable for similar opportunities under the framework. Such contracts can be particularly beneficial for businesses looking to develop steady revenue streams through long-term service agreements in the water services industry.

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Notice Title

Retail Water and Wastewater Services

Notice Description

Contract for water, wastewater and ancillary services. This is a call off under the Manchester City Council framework P-0127.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e3b35dd-fc0e-4aee-b529-022debf520c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abde426d-c8c7-48f4-bb87-ae8157cecc46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7EA
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIAN WATER BUSINESS (NATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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