Award

WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE WATER SERVICES

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 12:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract to Anglian Water Business (National) Limited, trading as Wave Utilit, for the provision of water and wastewater services. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Operation of water supplies' and is defined as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at approximately £4,104,430, covers a period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. The services will be rendered in Birmingham with the relevant postal code B1 1BB. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award status marked as active as of 5th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in water supply management and wastewater services. While it has been awarded, similar tenders could benefit large-scale businesses with the capability and infrastructure to manage extensive water services operations. Engaging in such contracts allows companies to amplify their service portfolios and cement their reputation within public infrastructure projects. The framework agreement approach also indicates regular opportunities for businesses capable of meeting selective procurement criteria in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE WATER SERVICES

Notice Description

The contract is for the supply of water and wastewater services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6760b53-0462-4318-b9f4-63beafeba505
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8438bd-b135-41ee-b81f-88c9fcf8dc5a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65130000 - Operation of water supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,104,430 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,104,430 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIAN WATER BUSINESS (NATIONAL) LIMITED TRADING AS WAVE UTILIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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