Planning

Supply of Water

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 09:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council involves the planned tendering for the "Supply of Water" and associated services. Situated in Ipswich, the council operates within the UKH14 region. Currently at the planning stage, this procurement is classified under services, specifically within the water distribution and related services industry. Key dates to note include the publication of the pipeline notice on 24th May 2025 and a future notice date set for 1st October 2025. The planned contract period extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, with the potential for renewal until 31st March 2032. The estimated contract value is £5.2 million, excluding taxes, with a gross value of £6.5 million.

The tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in water supply and management services. Businesses with experience in public sector contracts and those capable of ensuring sustainable and efficient water distribution would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement overseen by Vertas Group Limited, acting as the procuring entity and process contact point, suggests possible collaboration and networking opportunities in the region. This tender offers a strategic entry into a stable and essential service sector, ideal for established service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the United Kingdom's public service sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Water

Notice Description

Supply of water and associated services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052583
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027265-2025
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
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

VERTAS GROUP LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
business.development@vertas.co.uk, procurementbusinesssupport@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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