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PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2026 at 12:49

Planning

10 Sep 2025 at 16:18

Planning

07 Jul 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Poole Water Recycling and Transfer Project is currently in the planning stage and is being orchestrated by Wessex Water Services Ltd, based in Bath, UK. This large-scale infrastructure initiative, valued at approximately £345 million, aims to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain a new water recycling centre at Corfe Mullen, alongside associated transfer works, wetlands creation, and discharge pipelines. The project falls under the 'works' procurement category and operates under the utilities special regime. Key milestones include a market engagement webinar scheduled for 14th July 2026, with the primary contract period anticipated to span from July 2029 to July 2054. This project is part of the broader strategic initiatives by the West Country Water and Environment Group (WCWE), signalling substantial opportunities within the water supply and waste management sectors in the UK South-West region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction, engineering, and utility sectors to engage in a long-term, high-value contract. Companies specialising in site development, pipeline construction, mechanical and electrical installations, as well as financial services related to project financing, are well-suited to compete. As the contract follows a competitive flexible procedure, it encourages participation from diverse parties, promoting innovation and efficiency in project execution. Businesses that can offer comprehensive solutions in water recycling and infrastructure development or possess the capability to collaborate in multi-party negotiations are likely to benefit from engaging in the ongoing market engagement activities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Poole Water Recycling and Transfer

Notice Description

As part of wider plans from the West Country Water and Environment Group (WCWE), two projects are in early planning and development, namely the Poole Water Recycling and Transfer Project, and Cheddar 2 Reservoir and Transfer. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice refers only to the Poole Water Recycling and Transfer Project, led by Wessex Water, however a separate Preliminary Market Engagement Notice has been concurrently issued by South West Water for the Cheddar 2 Reservoir Project. A Planned Procurement Notice reference 2025/S 000-037909 https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037909-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1 has previously been published in relation to this Project. It is Wessex Water's intent to procure a Competitively Appointed Provider (CAP) to design, build, finance, operate and maintain a new Poole Water Recycling and Transfer centre under the Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) model. Please note that this Notice is not a call for competition. At this stage the Project scope comprises a new 30 Ml/d Water Recycling Centre at Corfe Mullen, together with ancillary associated works including transfer from the existing Poole Water Recycling Centre to the new Water Recycling Centre at Corfe Mullen, creation of new wetlands, and discharge pipelines. The estimated capital value of the work is c.PS170m. A launch event was held on Tuesday 9th September 2025, followed in October 2025 by bilateral discussions with interested parties from the target market. Wessex Water invites interested parties via this Notice to participate in further Market Engagement activities, as part of a planned ongoing programme of market engagement for the Poole Water Recycling and Transfer Project. The programme of engagement is proposed to help develop a wider understanding of the delivery of the Project from both a construction and investment perspective, and presents an opportunity for Wessex Water to engage and collaborate with the market in refining its delivery and commercial model, procurement approach and contracting terms. Additionally, the programme of market engagement seeks to encourage multi-party discussions that will align the Project's development and presentation to market with market trends, taking into account the perspectives of both Investors and Main Works Contractors who it is envisaged would form and comprise the CAP. This round of Market Engagement will commence with a Webinar in July 2026 to provide project updates. We envisage this will be followed by a Poole engagement event Autumn 2026, and then further bilateral meetings following this. Only parties who have not registered previously through this PMEN will need to register as per the details below.

Planning Information

Wessex Water now invites interested parties via this Notice to participate in the Market Engagement, as part of a planned ongoing programme of market engagement for the Poole Water Recycling and Transfer Project. Please note that this Notice is not a call for competition. If suppliers have not registered interest in the project last year, please contact us by emailing PooleSROprocurement@wessexwater.co.uk. If suppliers have registered last year a communication will be sent to the email address(es) registered with us containing a MS Form link to express interest in the event. Suppliers whose contact details have changed since the previous market engagement should notify the project team by emailing PooleSROprocurement@wessexwater.co.uk to ensure project communications are received. An initial Industry Day / Launch Event has already been held on 9th September 2025 followed in October 2025 by bilateral discussions with interested parties from the target market. A Webinar is being held 14th July 2026 to update the market on the current position of this project. This engagement will help develop a wider understanding of the delivery of the project from both a construction and investment perspective. Previous Market Engagement material can be found here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/IG22D4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062272-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

45111291 - Site-development work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45113000 - Siteworks

45210000 - Building construction work

45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways

45223000 - Structures construction work

45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines

45232000 - Ancillary works for pipelines and cables

45245000 - Dredging and pumping works for water treatment plant installations

45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts

45252000 - Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

51120000 - Installation services of mechanical equipment

66110000 - Banking services

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

66152000 - Financial market regulatory services

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£345,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2029 - 1 Jul 2054 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESSEX WATER SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7WW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Combe Down
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

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