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C27871 Water Supply, Wastewater (Sewerage) for DEFRA Sites & its ALB's

DEFRA

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05 Feb 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "C27871 Water Supply, Wastewater (Sewerage) for DEFRA Sites & its ALB's" has been completed. The buying organisation, DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs), based in Nottingham, has awarded the contract to Water Plus Ltd. The contract falls under the "Operation of water supplies" industry category. This selective procurement method, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, covers locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international locations. The contract period starts on 1st March 2025 and ends on 29th February 2028, with the award dated 4th February 2025.

This tender opens significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in water supply and wastewater management. SMEs will find this contract especially suitable due to the expressed suitability preference. Winning such a tender not only provides substantial financial gain, with a contract value of £37,150,000, but also establishes a long-term relationship with a major government entity, DEFRA. Companies that have the capability to handle complex and widespread water operations, including international logistics, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

C27871 Water Supply, Wastewater (Sewerage) for DEFRA Sites & its ALB's

Notice Description

Water Supply, Wastewater (Sewerage) for DEFRA Sites & its ALB's

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd7fb6df-d723-4f2d-b926-3943ed10f4f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26b921c-8bfb-40b5-b034-7324acb906d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

65130000 - Operation of water supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,150,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,715,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
Kevin Legge
Contact Email
kevin.legge1@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07798572124

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 5FA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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