Award

Continuation of Water Supply and Sewerage Services

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 15:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

15 Aug 2025 at 13:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has completed the procurement process for the continued provision of water supply and sewerage services across its corporate sites, schools, and non-residential housing managed sites. The contract, titled "Continuation of Water Supply and Sewerage Services," falls under the services category with a specific focus on water distribution and related services. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method and has been finalised as of 15th August 2025. The services will commence on 1st September 2025 and run until 31st January 2026. This contract, valued at £268,560, will be serviced by Anglian Water Business National Limited. The procurement process was carried out following legislation 2023/54, and the project's geographical focus is in London, UKI33 region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in water and environmental services. Businesses that can provide innovative and efficient solutions in the utilities sector stand to benefit. Large-scale providers with a demonstrable track record in handling municipal and institutional water services may find this contract avenue particularly advantageous. By engaging in such public sector procurement opportunities, businesses can increase their footprint in the governmental utilities supply chain, enhancing their portfolio and establishing long-term partnerships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Continuation of Water Supply and Sewerage Services

Notice Description

Continuation of Water Supply and Sewerage Services to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Corporate Sites, School's (those utilising the corporate arrangements) and non-residential Housing managed sites. Please note VAT is not applicable and not included in the detailed Contract Values within this notice. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=973890548

Procurement Information

The Council was unable to transfer its water supplies to the successful supplier within the set onboarding window following an initial procurement exercise. A Direct Award to the incumbent supplier is required to ensure continued provision of essential water supply and sewerage services, whilst a new procurement exercise (currently underway) is completed and supplies transferred to a new supplier. The direct award arrangements ensure continued provision of essential water supply and sewerage services to critical corporate Council sites, schools (those utilising the corporate arrangements) and non-residential Housing managed sites - which would not be able to operate without water supply. It should be noted that the detailed arrangements commenced on the 1 July 2025 to ensure the required continuity of essential water supply and sewerage services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049255-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£268,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
Stephen McKinnell
Contact Email
procurement@rbkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIAN WATER BUSINESS NATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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