Planning

Utilities - Water Retail

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has announced a planned procurement process for the "Utilities - Water Retail" contract, aimed at managing the supply of water and wastewater removal across its entire estate, including trade effluent consents where applicable. This service falls under the industry category of water distribution and related services, identified by the CPV code 65100000. The contract is currently in the planning stage, with the targeted contract period starting from 31st October 2025 to 30th October 2027. Key dates include the publication of a future notice by 1st July 2025. The location specified for this contract is within the region of UKJ2, United Kingdom, under the supervision of the public authority - sub-central government, with the University of Sussex acting as the buyer.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in utilities and water management. Companies engaged in or seeking to expand their services in the water distribution sector can benefit from this opportunity by establishing or strengthening partnerships with a major educational institution. As the procurement will likely require robust technical expertise and an understanding of large-scale water management, businesses with a strong track record in these areas might find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this tender could enhance a company's portfolio, expand its service offerings, and increase visibility within the UK public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Utilities - Water Retail

Notice Description

The Water Retail Contract will cover the supply of water and the removal of wastewater across the entire University estate, including Trade Effluent Consents where applicable. Previously this has been awarded via a framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026399-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
c.hutchinson@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Further Information

Notice Documents

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