Tender

Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 09:41

PlanningUpdate

27 Jun 2025 at 10:52

Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

Severn Trent Water Limited, based in Coventry, UK, has initiated a tender process for the "Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework," with the focus on water distribution and related services, as well as research and development services. This procurement falls under the services industry and is specifically categorised within the utilities special regime. The tender, adopting an open competitive flexible procedure, seeks to establish strategic partnerships and the total estimated value of the contract is £20,000,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being facilitated through the SAP Ariba platform, closing on 13th November 2025. The contract, set to commence on 26th February 2026, will span five years, with possibilities for renewal to be determined.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in innovative solutions within the water and research industries. The procurement method styled as a competitive flexible procedure implies an openness to innovative and varied approaches in tender proposals, making it ideal for established firms with a strong track record in critical infrastructure, co-investment, solution co-development, and sustainability. Up to five participants will be chosen for the closed framework agreement, which indicates opportunities for collaboration and growth within a substantial market. Businesses excelling in these areas are well-suited to compete in this framework agreement, aiding Severn Trent Water Limited in their innovation and asset intelligence goals.

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Notice Title

Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework

Notice Description

Please see all details regarding the PQQ stage of this tender via the SAP Ariba Discovery Posting Link: https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23500653

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: To be determined closer to the time.

Planning Information

This notice is to invite engagement from suppliers who may be interested in submitting a tender response for a closed framework agreement that will support Severn Trent in establishing Innovation partnerships. This procurement description is for information only and some details may be amended/changed in the future following the preliminary market engagement and development of the sourcing strategy. Any future Tender Notice published in connection to this Pre Market Engagement is optional. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is optional, and does not contribute to the procurement process. Please see Innovation | Severn Trent Plc for more information on our strategy and goals in Asset intelligence and Innovation. If interested, please use the following link to fill out the pre-market engagement form. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mR5c4eN7XEmXjuynuOqfMXKpu3pQVpFAlHvDW0uNLgFURVRCTUIxRzJRRVc2VEtYRjVSQ1hFTVc4WC4u

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064623-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
openinnovation@severntrent.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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