Tender

CHP (Combine Heat & Power) unit/engines

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

04 Aug 2025 at 10:28

TenderUpdate

04 Aug 2025 at 10:22

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 14:51

Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Severn Trent Water Limited, a private utility company based in Coventry, is actively seeking tenders for CHP (Combined Heat & Power) units/engines within its Bioresources area. This procurement process is conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure, catering to the 'Generating sets' category, with deliveries expected across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. Currently at the tender update stage, the process invites interested suppliers to submit inquiries by 13th August 2025, followed by tender submissions until 26th August 2025. With an approximate total contract value of GBP 34,200,000, the procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is part of a framework agreement with a special regime for utilities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in energy generation technology, equipment supply, and installation services. With a weighted award criteria focusing on price, technical quality, and sustainability, companies with a strong track record in these domains may find a competitive advantage. As the tender allows for the formation of framework agreements, it enables businesses to establish long-term partnerships for the supply and maintenance of CHP units and engines, fostering business growth through expanded market reach and diversification. The procurement is ideal for enterprises capable of executing large-scale delivery and installation projects across multiple UK regions, further opening doors for contract renewals and options as outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CHP (Combine Heat & Power) unit/engines

Notice Description

Tender to cover the CHP (Combine Heat & Power) unit/engines requirements for Severn Trent Water's Bioresources area.

Lot Information

CHP Units

Supply and installation of CHP Units

Options: Please see tender documentation

Renewal: Please see tender documentation

Engines Only

Supply and deliver of Engines only

Options: Please see tender documentation

Renewal: Please see tender documentation

Planning Information

We are keen to engage with interested suppliers. Any future Tender Notice will be published and response to this pre-market engagement is optional and does not contribute to any procurement process. We invite interested suppliers to complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&token=b23939d687534a09afe64ab639573f5e&id=mR5c4eN7XEmXjuynuOqfMV2LAsr85SVFr0mE6Nvf5BxUQjdMMUdOWTJNVjJFSlRWWkdNR1czNzlCRC4u&topview=Preview

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ec6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045561-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31121000 - Generating sets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£28,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
systemsandprocessteam-pcm@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

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