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27 Aug 2025 at 16:05

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17 Apr 2023 at 10:54

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28 Mar 2022 at 11:04

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17 Sep 2021 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Y22013 - Supply of Water and Sewerage Services" is being conducted by Kent County Council, trading as LASER Energy. The contract is classified under "Water distribution and related services" with CPV code 65100000 and falls under the services category. It is taking place in the United Kingdom and includes a framework agreement lasting 48 months, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase with the contract having been signed on 26th August 2025. The framework agreement is divided into three lots, with various procurement methods applied including direct awards, mini-tenders, and competitive dialogues.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in public utilities and water distribution services. The framework provides a comprehensive and flexible approach, supporting improved service quality and cost management for UK public sector bodies. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger companies, can benefit from participating by offering competitive and innovative solutions. Businesses equipped to handle water supply, sewerage services, and related management practices will find this procurement valuable due to its extensive potential customer base and significant contract value.

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Notice Title

Y22013 - Supply of Water an Sewerage Services

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement will be in place for a 48 month period with option to extend for a further 24 months. The Framework Agreement is divided into three separate Lots:- Lot 1 - Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through direct award or mini-tender Lot 2 - Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through a panel of Retailers Lot 3 - Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through competitive dialogue

Lot Information

Y22013 - Supply of Water an Sewerage Services

The Framework Agreement will be in place for a 48 month period with option to extend for a further 24 months. The Framework Agreement is divided into three separate Lots:- Lot 1 - Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through direct award or mini-tender Lot 2 - Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through a panel of Retailers Lot 3 - Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through competitive dialogue Bidders may respond on any or all Lots.

Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through a panel of Retailers

Lot 2 of the framework is designed for smaller water consumers (for example schools or District Councils) with simple water supply requirements. It will create a panel of suppliers including a Primary Supplier selected by overall scores at framework tender. Supply contracts will be called off by Direct Award to the Primary Supplier. There will be a process to review Primary Supplier position during the framework term.

Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through competitive dialogue

Lot 3, of the Framework Agreement is for the supply of water and sewerage services including invoicing, account management and has a particular focus on water efficiency. Opportunities will be let using competitive dialogue with those on the Framework Agreement, allowing bespoke solutions to be developed to meet a Participating Authority needs and water saving opportunity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e1f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051697-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council (t/a LASER Energy)
Additional Buyers

Commercial Services

Kent County Council (T/a LASER)

Kent County Council (t/a LASER)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Advanced Demand Side Management (ADSM) Ltd

Advanced Demand Side Management Limited

Anglian Water Business (National)

Anglian Water Business (National) Limited

Anglian Water Business (National) Limited t/a Wave Utilities

Business Stream

Water Plus Limited

Yorkshire Water Services Ltd

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