Planning

Water Supply

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

02 Dec 2025 at 15:03

Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is planning a procurement process for the water supply to all council properties, excluding housing. This tender falls under the services category in the public utilities industry and is based in Leicester, United Kingdom (region UKF21). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period starting from 8th December 2025 until 7th December 2028, and may extend until 7th December 2029 subject to renewal. Key dates include a future notice expected by 5th December 2025. The total value of the contract is estimated at £3,100,000 GBP, as per procurement guidelines established by UKPGA, specifically under legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms involved in water supply and public utilities services. Companies with strong capabilities in delivering large-scale utility services would find this contract appealing. Businesses that can demonstrate the ability to manage and maintain a high-quality water supply infrastructure would be ideally suited to compete. With a substantial contract value and an extensive contract period, this initiative offers long-term revenue potential for the successful bidder. The procurement method offers transparency and adherence to legal frameworks, encouraging competitive participation from a robust supplier base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Supply

Notice Description

This is the water supply for all council properties, except housing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051edb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079001-2025
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

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2028 3-4 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Martin Grogan
Contact Email
procurement@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164544020

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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