Award

Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services for the Operational Estate

ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT

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Award

01 May 2026 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services for the Operational Estate" was conducted by St Albans City & District. This tender, categorised under the industry of water distribution and related services, was aimed at finding a supplier to provide essential services to the Council Estate. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. An award was made to Water Plus Ltd, valued at £240,000. The services are destined for the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract set to commence on 31st October 2026 and conclude on 30th October 2029. While the award was active as of 1st December 2025, crucial deadlines included the end of the tender period on 11th December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in water distribution and related services, particularly those with prior experience in public sector contracts. Medium and large enterprises capable of accommodating select call-off agreements from framework contracts will find this award particularly beneficial, given its significant scope and duration. SMEs are also encouraged, as the suitability criteria explicitly include small and medium enterprises. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive water and wastewater management services will find opportunities to expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services for the Operational Estate

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a suitably qualified supplier to deliver water, wastewater and ancillary services to the Council Estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6122989d-a4b6-4b53-b72e-50bb582c3208
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63bf5cc-c651-4720-9ffc-d62fc4bb7ff7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 3-4 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
ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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