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Design and Supply of Two Sludge Drying Units

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

16 Dec 2025 at 12:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

01 Dec 2025 at 10:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 15:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

05 Nov 2025 at 16:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Aug 2025 at 12:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Severn Trent Water Limited is seeking bids for the design and supply of two sludge drying units, with a procurement process currently in the tender stage. This opportunity, classified under sludge-handling and sludge-drier installation, carries an estimated value of £18,000,000 and involves sites across various regions in the United Kingdom. The open procurement method features a competitive flexible procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 6 January 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to potentially progress to submitting a proposal through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Following clarification meetings and supplier presentations, the procurement will conclude with a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) invitation prior to awards being announced by 30 April 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth prospects for suppliers specialising in sludge-handling equipment and installation. The competitive multi-stage nature of the procurement allows businesses to showcase their technical proficiency and commercial viability, with scoring criteria focusing heavily on these aspects along with pricing and sustainability considerations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this framework particularly appealing due to the suitability provisions included. Participating suppliers have the chance to engage in negotiation meetings, providing an avenue for presenting innovative solutions and potentially influencing contract terms. This is an opportunity for companies to establish or deepen relationships with a major utility provider in the UK, enhancing their portfolio within the utilities industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Supply of Two Sludge Drying Units

Notice Description

Design and supply of two sludge drying units for deployment at two sites for STW.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes the following options: Extension of the contract term: The Authority reserves the right to extend the initial contract period for an initial period of four (4) years, consistent with the maximum standard duration allowed under the Procurement Act 2023. Additional call-off orders under the framework: The Authority may place additional call-off orders during the validity of the framework agreement, within the scope and value limits set out in the procurement documents.

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial period of four (4) years, consistent with the maximum standard duration allowed under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract may be extended once or multiple times, up to a total maximum duration of four (4) years, in line with the enhanced flexibility permitted under the new Act.

Planning Information

Potential suppliers are invited to review the updated questionnaire (please see link below) and provide responses. Responses will be used for strategic planning only and will not form part of any future evaluation: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mR5c4eN7XEmXjuynuOqfMV1-_VOj1pRDk5coRqdQIp9UNUQ1RDZQQ0hVNFdRQjdSRVJRS0NZODhINC4u Please submit your completed questionnaire by Wednesday 12th November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058343
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083323-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34951200 - Sludge-handling equipment

34951300 - Sludge-drier installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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