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Provision of Water and Wastewater Services

Lancashire County Council

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 09:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of water and wastewater services, with the procurement categorised under services within the water distribution industry. The council aims to serve Lancashire County and its schools, ensuring an efficient customer-facing service that connects with the regional water wholesaler. This planned contract will initially run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with the potential for renewal until 2030. Interested parties should note that future notices are anticipated by 1st November 2025, and the contract's estimated gross value stands at £29,424,000. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses located in or serving the UKD4 region, particularly those specialising in utility services.

Businesses equipped to handle water retail services and customer management functions will find substantial growth opportunities via this tender. Companies proficient in billing, meter reading, payment handling, and overall customer services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Lancashire County Council's requirement involves extensive collaboration, offering potential for businesses with strategic partnerships or experience with local government authorities. This tender could also be appealing for firms with a track record in delivering public sector projects and those with insights into the nuances of working within the sub-central government framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Water and Wastewater Services

Notice Description

Provision of water retail services for Lancashire County Council and Lancashire schools. The services cover all the customer facing services and act as a link to the regions water wholesaler. Services include billing, handling payments, reading meters, and customer services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05129f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021069-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,520,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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