Planning

Procurement of flow regulators for installation in domestic customer properties in AMP8 & AMP9

PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED

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Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 09:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth Water Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to source flow regulators for domestic and non-household connections as part of their metering programme. The contract, identified as "Procurement of flow regulators for installation in domestic customer properties in AMP8 & AMP9," falls under the industry category of valves and similar appliances, with a CPV classification of 42130000. The procurement phase involves a supply contract with an estimated value of £3,000,000, with a gross amount of £3,600,000. The project is situated in Havant, United Kingdom (region UKJ35), and the procurement activity is governed by legal regulations under the UKPGA 2023/54. The preliminary market engagement notice has been published, with a milestone engagement scheduled to conclude by 18th August 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the production or distribution of taps, valves, and similar appliances. With a contract period extending from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2035, suppliers can anticipate a long-term partnership with Portsmouth Water Limited, a private utility company. Businesses with expertise in utility supplies or those seeking to expand their market reach in the utilities sector may find this procurement advantageous. The tender's competitive landscape will likely favour firms with innovative solutions and the capacity to handle substantial contract volumes, benefiting companies eager to enhance their operational footprint within the UK utilities market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of flow regulators for installation in domestic customer properties in AMP8 & AMP9

Notice Description

This procurement is to provide Portsmouth Water with flow regulators to support Portsmouth Water's metering programme. This is a supply contract. The Supplier will provide flow regulators for domestic and non-household connections. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Havant:-Taps%2C-cocks%2C-valves-and-similar-appliances./AJP9TCQ38P To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AJP9TCQ38P

Planning Information

Portsmouth Water are engaging in a Pre Market Exercise to better understand the Market for Flow Regulators to support Portsmouth Water’s metering programme. This is a supply contract. The Supplier will provide flow regulators for domestic and non-household connections. For more information please see RFI https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AJP9TCQ38P Contact : Frances Hallworth, Procurement Sourcing Specialist, Frances.Hallworth@Portsmouthwater.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05822a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046396-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Frances Hallworth
Contact Email
frances.hallworth@portsmouthwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
02392499888

Buyer Location

Locality
HAVANT
Postcode
PO9 1LG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Havant
Electoral Ward
Havant St Faith's
Westminster Constituency
Havant

Further Information

Notice Documents

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