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Provision of Water and Wastewater Services - LCD(P)L

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Water and Wastewater Services - LCD(P)L" has reached the award stage. Lancashire County Council is the buying organisation responsible for this contract, valued at £1,011,118. The contract, awarded to Anglian Water Business (National) Limited t/a Wave, covers the provision of water retail services, including automatic meter reading, under the industry category of steam, hot water, and associated products. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, the contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2030. This procurement process was a direct award from the NEPO311 Water Retail Services framework, with key contributions in plumbing and sanitary works, water distribution, and related services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in water-related services and infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although not the primary target, may find opportunities in sub-contracting roles or through specialised services such as consulting, installation, and maintenance. Companies with expertise in water treatment chemicals, water meters, and consulting services tailored to water-supply and waste consultancy are well-suited to engage in this contract. As the market for comprehensive water and wastewater services evolves, businesses can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Water and Wastewater Services - LCD(P)L

Notice Description

Direct award from NEPO311 Water Retail Services for the provision of water retail services including automatic meter reading (AMR) to Lancashire County Developments (Property) Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5316c7b0-c11b-4aba-a356-5c58db249def
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2735e9a-a327-4419-8faa-402cbf549a7e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award from NEPO311 Water Retail Services framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

24 - Chemical products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products

24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals

38421100 - Water meters

39370000 - Water installations

42912300 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

44163140 - Steam and water pipes

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters

51514110 - Installation services of machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,011,118 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,011,118 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIAN WATER BUSINESS (NATIONAL) LIMITED T/A WAVE

Further Information

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