Planning

No Dig Leak Repair - Innovation project opportunity

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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Planning

15 Dec 2022 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED involves a planned tender titled "No Dig Leak Repair - Innovation project opportunity" in the services category of pipeline-inspection services. The initiative aims to develop a 'no dig pipe leak repair technology' with potential for wider adoption in the UK Water Sector. The deadline for tender submissions is set for January 16, 2023. The completion will be an opportunity for interested delivery partners to monetize a solution to a prevalent issue in the water industry, providing the chance to collaborate with Thames Water in developing and tailoring the solution for the sector.

This planned tender by THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED presents a unique opportunity for businesses specializing in pipeline machinery, water mains, pipeline pigs, and related sectors to engage in the innovation procurement process. The project facilitates market engagement for the development of a novel leak repair technology with potential for substantial industry impact. Interested organisations can access detailed information via the IASTA Smartsource portal to participate in this forward-looking initiative that addresses a critical challenge facing the UK water sector.

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Notice Title

No Dig Leak Repair - Innovation project opportunity

Notice Description

Thames Water, in partnership with the other UK water companies and Ofwat, are looking to develop an innovative 'no dig pipe leak repair technology' to fix leaking pipes without the need to dig a hole Thames Water endeavour to engage an interested delivery partner(s) to develop their initial idea through to designing and building a conceptual model and prototype for potential wider adoption of the technology in the UK Water Sector. Solving this problem will present the successful organisation with an opportunity to monetise a solution to a problem costing the UK and international water companies millions of pounds each year as well the cost and disruption of road works. The solution can be tested with the active participation, cooperation and expertise of Thames Water on existing assets and funding will also be provided to develop and tailor the solution to the water industry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN notice is related to market engagement, for the development of a no dig leak repair technology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038dc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035506-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

42997000 - Pipeline machinery

44161200 - Water mains

44161700 - Pipeline pigs

44161710 - Pig launchers

44161720 - Pig receivers

44161730 - Pig traps

44162500 - Drinking-water piping

44163100 - Pipes

45231110 - Pipelaying construction work

45231111 - Pipeline lifting and relaying

45231112 - Installation of pipe system

45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines

45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work

76600000 - Pipeline-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Thames Water
Contact Email
procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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