This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2025 at 16:46

Tender

19 Aug 2025 at 17:16

Planning

06 Jun 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "prj_7372 Wastewater Networks Optimisation Tender" is conducted by Southern Water Services Limited, a private utility company based in Worthing, United Kingdom. This tender, currently at the award stage, involves services for optimising wastewater networks and ensuring safety and quality standards during Southern Water's tankering operations. The contract has been awarded as of 20th October 2025, with the contract period set from 1st November 2025 to 1st November 2028. The procurement method utilised is an open competitive flexible procedure, emphasizing both technical and commercial capabilities. The related industry categories include sewage tankers and sewage treatment consultancy services, presenting a valuable opportunity for consultancy and service firms specialising in wastewater management.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive solutions in flow management and operational efficiency within the utilities sector. Particularly, enterprises possessing advanced technical capabilities and commercial acumen are well-positioned to compete. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the competitive structure of the procurement process. Companies offering innovative solutions in sewage management, tankering operations, and safety assessments will find this contract aligns with their expertise, allowing them to expand their portfolio within the United Kingdom's utilities market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

prj_7372 Wastewater Networks Optimisation Tender

Notice Description

Review and offer insights and proposals on ensuring efficiency and potential savings relating to of any live, reactive or planned Southern Water wastewater tankering operations; Carry out health and safety assessments and ensure that Southern Water staff and contractors are wearing appropriate PPE and avoiding any potential health and safety risks both on Southern Water Sites or at locations where Southern Water and/or one of their Suppliers are carrying out Operational Services; Provide a customer relations role through engaging with on Site communications with residents, businesses and parish councils within the Southern Water region to keep them informed and updated on any operational work associated with groundwater management or rising main repair mitigation which may be required; Provide reports at the frequency and in the form agreed with Southern Water's contract manager no less than once per calendar month. Supply information which will enable Southern Water to make balanced decisions around site safety, mitigation expenditure, and operational risk. The intelligence should be based on calculations from the available data, operational and site knowledge and thorough assessment of all onsite activity. The Consultant shall be responsible for sourcing of the data and providing reports, in a format agreed by Southern Water, to Southern Water which sets out their findings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 Year Initial term with the option to extend up to a maximum of 24 months (2 Years)

Planning Information

Please not this is not a call for competition Note: If you are already registered on Southern Water's sourcing portal please go straight to Step 2 below If you are unregistered please follow the instructions below to register 1. Register your company on the Jaggaer sourcing portal (this is required only once) Select the "Login or register to participate" link above and click the "Register Now" link on the home page Accept the terms and conditions and click "Next" Enter your correct business and user details Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Respond to the PQQ/ITT Login to the portal with your username/password Click the PQQs open to all suppliers or ITTs open to all suppliers' link. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05445d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066857-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

34144520 - Sewage tankers

90492000 - Sewage treatment consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southern Water Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3NX
Postcode Area
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)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Northbrook
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Flow Management Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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