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Utilities - Water Retail

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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06 Jan 2026 at 18:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for the "Utilities - Water Retail" contract. The contract covers the supply of water and wastewater removal across the university's estate in Brighton, England, including trade effluent consents where necessary. The award stage was reached on 6th January 2026, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £4,660,000, began on 1st November 2025 and will run until 31st October 2027. The industry category is water distribution and related services, with the CPV classification 65100000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the water supply and wastewater management sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial, as the suitability criteria specify a preference for such entities. The awarded contract to Advanced Demand Side Management Limited highlights the potential for SMEs to secure significant and lasting partnerships within public sector frameworks, offering predictability and stability in financial operations over the contract's two-year duration. This procurement is an excellent opportunity for businesses seeking to expand within the public utilities domain.

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Notice Title

Utilities - Water Retail

Notice Description

The Water Retail Contract will cover the supply of water and the removal of wastewater across the entire University estate, including Trade Effluent Consents where applicable. This notice links to UK1: Pipeline notice Notice identifier 2025/S 000-026399 Published 23 May 2025, 1:56pm As the contract has been awarded by a framework let under PCR2015, it has not been possible to publish a UK7: Contract details notice for this requirement and hence this Awarded Contract Notice is being published via Contracts Finder

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9bd2fb8-cd70-4455-97d6-15e544b9bc34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b27fa9d-1e54-4915-91e9-5408fa3338c4
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,660,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,660,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suppliers@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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