This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 13:30

Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by Southern Water Services Limited, focusing on the "Prj_7030 Minor Civils" framework. This contract covers services in the construction-related sector, primarily for planned and reactive maintenance within the water and wastewater operations across various regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement has already progressed to the award stage, as of 9th February 2026, with the contract period set from 13th March 2026 to 12th March 2030, with a potential extension of up to four years. The procurement method was open and utilized a competitive flexible procedure, suitable for utilities. The initial tender stage closed on 15th September 2025, with an award follow-up by 18th December 2025.

This tender presents lucrative business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in minor civil works, infrastructure repairs, and construction-related services. Businesses capable of executing small-scale repairs and enhancements to existing structures and utilities will find this project well-matched to their offerings. The procurement process emphasised flexibility and cost-efficiency, allowing the involvement of multiple suppliers through a master services agreement. Companies that excel in technical execution and cost management, especially those with experience in utility service frameworks, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. With the inclusion of multiple suppliers like AAA Building and Civil Engineers Limited and D R Clark Services LLP, the framework supports competitive pricing and variety in service delivery methods.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Prj_7030 Minor Civils

Notice Description

Services Required The Minor Civils Framework will support 3 main areas of the business for planned and reactive requirements for Water and Wastewater operations (across all regions): Roads, access, footpaths, drainage & Fencing repairs Buildings, chambers, cabling, pipework, ducting Tanks In principle, the services required will not be major capital investments but minor repairs or making good work. involve repairs, replacements, or alterations to existing structures and infrastructure, and often don't require extensive planning or resources.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract length: Framework 4 + 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05880e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011369-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£72,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southern Water Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3NX
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Northbrook
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AAA BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERS LIMITED

C J THORNE & CO LIMITED

D R CLARK SERVICES LLP

G & L ENVIRONMENTAL LTD

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