Award

Ductile Iron Covers

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 09:00

Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is conducting a public procurement for the supply of Ductile Iron Manhole Covers, which includes valve boxes, B125 rated covers, D400 sewer access covers, and larger D400 & E600 covers, along with associated bedding mortars. The procurement process is under the "tender" stage, with the recent tender notice dated 25th November 2024. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the water industry with delivery regions across the whole Thames Water region, which includes UKI and UKJ areas. The procurement method adopted is a selective, negotiated procedure with prior competition call. Businesses interested in this opportunity needed to submit their pre-qualification questionnaire responses by 13th December 2024.

This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for suppliers specialising in manufacturing or supplying iron covers and associated infrastructure products. The estimated value of the contract is £16,800,000, with the opportunity for businesses to secure up to three lots, each offered with a potential contract duration of eight years. Companies with experience in supplying construction and utility products would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate competitiveness in the supply chain and financial stability as demanded in the selection criteria. This contract could significantly contribute to business growth by securing a long-term partnership with a major water utility company in the UK.

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Notice Title

Ductile Iron Covers

Notice Description

This tender is for the Supply of Ductile Iron Manhole Covers. This includes; valve boxes, B125 rated covers, D400 sewer access covers, D400 and E600 double and triple covers, as well as a range of bedding mortars to be supplied alongside the cover and frame.

Lot Information

Small covers and B125 rated covers

This lot covers our supply of small covers and B125 Rated covers, and bedding mortars. This includes Small Covers such as valve boxes and Fire Hydrant Covers, as well as the larger covers that go in low-load areas (footpaths).

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years, with flexible Options to extend up to a max of 8 years.

D400 Single Covers

This lot covers our supply of D400 single cover, and bedding mortars. These are often known as 'Sewer Access Covers' these are the 600mm and 675mm square covers that go in highways.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years, with flexible Options to extend up to a max of 8 years.

D400 & E600 Double and Triple Covers

This lot covers our supply of the larger D400 and E600 double and triple covers, and bedding mortars.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years, with flexible Options to extend up to a max of 8 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062728-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44423740 - Manhole covers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,480,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3-8 years

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WREKIN PRODUCTS

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