Award

Water Retail Services - AWARD

DURHAM POLICE

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Award

25 Mar 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Durham Police has awarded a contract to Wave Utilities for the provision of water, wastewater, and ancillary services under the tender titled "Water Retail Services - AWARD." This selective procurement, conducted via restricted procedure, falls under the public utilities industry category. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025, with an initial period ending on 31st March 2028, and can be extended until 31st March 2029. The services will be provided to various locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and other regions worldwide.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the utility services sector to engage with public sector clients by offering water and wastewater management solutions. Companies specialising in these areas and possessing the capacity to handle substantial service contracts will find this procurement particularly beneficial. The awarded contract, valued at £480,000, signifies a lucrative and stable partnership for Wave Utilities over the next few years, thereby potentially opening doors for similar tenders and services in related fields.

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Notice Title

Water Retail Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Direct award from NEPO311 Water Retail Services is a sole-supplier framework agreement for the provision of water, wastewater and ancillary services. NEPO has appointed Wave to provide water supply and sewerage services to eligible non-household customers in accordance with the Water Act 2014. UNDER PCR2015 REGULATIONS Start date 01/04/2025 End date of Initial Period 31st March 2028 End date of Extension Period 31st March 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70a05cfb-e421-48f3-acfc-754ce5177c91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a81398-9a10-4f00-a0c0-4c9e984af4d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
DURHAM POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVE UTILITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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