This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 15:41

Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is managing a significant procurement process focused on the supply, repair, installation, and maintenance of Sewer Depth and Event Duration Monitors, aiming for completion by the end of AMP8. The procurement, governed by legal basis ID 2023/54, operates under a competitive flexible procedure regime specifically tailored for utilities. The process encompasses five lots with a selective procurement method, covering both trunk and network aspects for Sewer Depth Monitors as well as distinct requirements for Event Duration Monitors. The contracting period spans from April 2026 through March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2034. Key dates include the issuance of an award notice on 19 March 2026, and contracts commencing on 1 April 2026. The work will be carried out primarily in regions identified as UKI and UKJ in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for specialised suppliers and service providers in the field of sewerage work. Businesses skilled in offering monitoring technologies or maintenance services can benefit significantly from the high investment value associated with this procurement, as evidenced by the gross award amounts of up to GBP 60,240,000. The structure allows multiple suppliers to engage through various lots, providing a platform for both large companies and SMEs. SMEs like HWM-Water Ltd and Technolog Ltd, specialising in sewerage equipment, are well-positioned to compete owing to their expertise and regional coverage abilities. The contracts include framework agreements, enabling suppliers to optimally position themselves in ongoing and future operations within Thames Water's regions. This setup not only offers immediate revenue through fulfilment of contract obligations but also promises growth potential from renewal options and supplementary regional engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply, Repair, Installation and Maintenance of Sewer Depth and Event Duration Monitors

Notice Description

We need c15,000 - 30,000 additional Sewer Depth Monitors and c900 Event Duration Monitors (installation & spares) to be installed by the end of AMP8. This number of SDM installations was calculated in the strategic modelling of blockage, flooding and pollution performance and is part of a suite of planned interventions (including sewer cleaning, customer education, sewer rehabilitation) that are identified to deliver performance improvements through AMP8. This procurement is to source service provides for the supply/repair of devices and service providers for the installation and maintenance. It will be split into 5 lots: *Lot 1a Supply/repair of Sewer Depth Monitors (Trunk) *Lot 1b Supply/repair of Sewer Depth Monitors (Network) *Lot 2 Supply/repair of Event Duration Monitors *Lot 3 Installation and maintenance of Sewer Depth Monitors *Lot 4 Installation and maintenance of Event Duration Monitors

Lot Information

Supply/repair of Sewer Depth Monitors (Trunk)

The supply and repair of Sewer Depth Monitors (trunk).

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.

Supply of Sewer Depth Monitors (Network)

The Supply/repair of Sewer Depth Monitors (Network).

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.

Supply/repair of Event Duration Monitors

The Supply and repair of Event Duration Monitors

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.

Installation and maintenance of Sewer Depth Monitors

The Installation and maintenance of Sewer Depth Monitors

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.

Installation and maintenance of Event Duration Monitors

The Installation and maintenance of Event Duration Monitors

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025360-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232410 - Sewerage work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£47,334,458 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£47,334,459 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-04-25

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Postcode Area
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
TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

AMELIO UTILITIES LIMITED

ENVIROMONTEL LIMITED

HWM-WATER LIMITED

RPS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

TECHNOLOG LIMITED

UDLIVE LIMITED

UTILITEC SERVICES LIMITED

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