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Water Supply

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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03 Mar 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, titled "Water Supply," is overseen by The National Archives, located in Richmond, England. The contract pertains to water distribution and related services, classified under CPV code 65100000. Operating under a selective procurement method, it was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender completed its award stage on 2 March 2026, with the contracting period set from 8 April 2026 to 7 April 2029. The framework provides a financial value of £150,000, highlighting significant business opportunities in the service industry.

Businesses in the water distribution sector can expect considerable growth opportunities through such high-value contracts. Although the tender specifies no direct suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms like Water Plus Limited, already active in supplying the awarded contract, exemplify the type of company equipped to compete effectively. This offers strategic benefits to firms capable of delivering comprehensive water services and willing to navigate framework agreements, promising ongoing business across substantial periods.

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Notice Title

Water Supply

Notice Description

Water supply

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc6a0d59-591a-4830-a5c9-81db00039d85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6cdae2-46db-42b8-b1e2-8b8f4a2175e4
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

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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