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Tools and Spare Parts

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Sep 2025 at 12:22

TenderUpdate

04 Nov 2024 at 15:16

Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited has initiated a selective procurement process under the title "Tools and Spare Parts," focusing on the supply of goods categorized under CPV code 44510000, related to tools. The procurement, which initially started with the tender stage being active as of 25th October 2024, involved multiple lots covering a range of products from general electrical consumables to specialised tooling for water networks. However, as of the latest update on 5th September 2025, the contract has been cancelled. The procurement was meant to take place in the entire Thames Water region of the UK, specifically targeting areas within regions UKI and UKJ. Initially, the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) had a due date scheduled for 11th November 2024, which was later extended to 18th November 2024 as per a tender update on 4th November 2024. The entire procurement process followed a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This opportunity presented significant potential for businesses specialising in tools and equipment supply, particularly those with the capacity for Vendor Managed Inventory solutions, SAP integration, and efficient logistics for next-day delivery and click-and-collect services. The contract spelled out substantial opportunities for suppliers familiar with various industry needs, like electrical, mechanical, and workshop consumables, as well as those capable of catering to specific brand standards and offering technical advice within the water utilities sector. Despite its cancellation, businesses in the tool supply domain, especially those equipped for e-commerce and rapid response logistics, would have benefitted greatly from winning one or more of the initially planned lots, each valued at multi-million GBP amounts. This scenario underscores the advantage for businesses to remain poised to participate in similar future tenders that Thames Water might announce, with the potential to establish significant strategic partnerships with utility providers.

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Notice Title

Tools and Spare Parts

Notice Description

Thames Water has standardized several products to a specific brand. When a brand name is mentioned, it indicates a product Thames Water prefers. If you cannot quote for a specific item, please provide an alternative of similar quality and price. TWUL requires a minimum 12-month warranty from the delivery date on any purchased item. This lot includes high-volume, low-value consumables for on-site and network use. The supplier must offer Vendor Managed Inventory solutions, such as onsite bin fills and vending machines, to ensure components are readily available for operatives. These solutions should be provided free of charge for the contract duration. Additionally, the supplier must offer SAP integration, online webshops, next-day delivery for core items, and click-and-collect options for urgent needs.

Lot Information

General electrical, mechanical and workshop consumables

Thames Water has standardized several products to a specific brand. When a brand name is mentioned, it indicates a product Thames Water prefers. If you cannot quote for a specific item, please provide an alternative of similar quality and price. TWUL requires a minimum 12-month warranty from the delivery date on any purchased item. This lot includes high-volume, low-value consumables for on-site and network use. The supplier must offer Vendor Managed Inventory solutions, such as onsite bin fills and vending machines, to ensure components are readily available for operatives. These solutions should be provided free of charge for the contract duration. Additionally, the supplier must offer SAP integration, online webshops, next-day delivery for core items, and click-and-collect options for urgent needs.

Options: Any agreement awarded would be for a maximum initial period of 3 years, with options to extend for two further, one year periods.

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with option to extend annually up to a maximum term of 8 years

Tools and Site Materials

Thames Water has standardized several products to a specific brand. When a brand name ismentioned, it indicates a product Thames Water prefers. If you cannot quote for a specific item, please provide an alternative of similar quality and price. TWUL requires a minimum 12-month warranty from the delivery date on any purchased item. This lot includes tools and toolkits. The supplier must offer Vendor Managed Inventory solutions, such as onsite bin fills and vending machines, to ensure components are readily available for operatives. These solutions should be provided free of charge for the contract duration. Additionally, the supplier must offer SAP integration, online webshops, next-day delivery for core items, and click-and-collect options for urgent needs.

Options: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with option to extend annually up to a maximum term of 8 years

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with option to extend annually up to a maximum term of 8 years

Industrial Parts

Thames Water Utilities Limited (TWUL) requires a minimum 12-month warranty from the delivery date on any purchased item. This lot includes various industrial parts and components essential for maintaining and operating Thames Water facilities. The supplier must offer vendor-managed inventory (VMI) solutions, such as onsite bin fills and vending machines, free of charge for the contract duration. The supplier must provide seamless SAP integration, next-day delivery for emergencies, click and-collect options for urgent needs, and quotations within 24 hours. Additionally, the supplier must offer technical expert advice and possess in-depth knowledge of products required in the water utilities sector. The product categories include industrial parts (motors, gearboxes, bearings, seals), power transmission (couplings), and pneumatics and hydraulics.

Options: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with option to extend annually up to a maximum term of 8 years

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with option to extend annually up to a maximum term of 8 years

Water Tooling

Specialist water tooling products used by our Networks teams for water mains, leak repairs, and general maintenance. Thames Water has standardized several products for team use. When a brand name is mentioned, it indicates a preferred product. If you cannot quote for a specific item, please provide an alternative of similar quality and price. TWUL requires a minimum 12-month warranty from the delivery date on any purchased item. The supplier may offer Vendor Managed Inventory solutions, such as onsite bin fills and vending machines, free of charge for the contract duration. The supplier must also offer SAP integration, online webshops, and delivery of core items within 5 working days. All materials and products for public water supplies must comply with Regulation 31 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations and be listed in the current version of the Secretary of State's List of Approved Products and Processes.

Options: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with option to extend annually up to a maximum term of 8 years

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with option to extend annually up to a maximum term of 8 years

White goods and domestic electrical products

When a brand name is mentioned, it indicates a product Thames Water prefers. If you cannot quote for a specific item, please provide an alternative of similar quality and price. TWUL requires a minimum 12-month warranty from the delivery date on any purchased item. This lot includes general white goods and domestic appliances. The supplier must offer SAP integration, online webshops, and free electrical site surveys for lighting upgrades. Additionally, the supplier should collaborate with various manufacturers to provide the best value for Thames Water.

Options: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with option to extend annually up to a maximum term of 8 years

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with option to extend annually up to a maximum term of 8 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b13b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054281-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44510000 - Tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£22,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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