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Water Supply and Sewerage Services

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Water Supply and Sewerage Services" contract was conducted by Ashford Borough Council under the CPV classification for water distribution and related services. This process involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st February 2026 to 1st February 2029, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom. While the tender status is marked as complete, the award was activated on 9th February 2026. With a total contract value of £302,657.34, this procurement falls under the goods category.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies capable of providing water distribution services, particularly those experienced with framework agreements. Large businesses within the utility and infrastructure sector are ideally positioned to compete, as indicated by the successful award to Anglian Water Business (National) Limited T/A Wave. Although this specific tender is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, there are opportunities for large-scale companies to expand their portfolio in the public sector by leveraging expertise in large-scale water service provision.

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Notice Title

Water Supply and Sewerage Services

Notice Description

Call-off from a framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f94671bf-87e3-48d2-8418-18f0c5320dc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72674533-c9fd-462d-bdb6-6fdf563e96ff
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£302,657 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£302,657 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIAN WATER BUSINESS (NATIONAL) LIMITED T/A WAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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