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Main Rehab Framework Build Only

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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15 Aug 2025 at 16:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is currently in the tender stage for the "Main Rehab Framework Build Only" project, under the industry category of water-main refurbishment construction work. This public procurement process is located in the UK regions of UKI and UKJ. The procurement process runs under a competitive flexible procedure method, and submissions for the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) are due by 19 September 2025. The tender, valued at £120 million GBP, will culminate in contract awards by 28 November 2025, with the framework agreement spanning initially four years from December 2025, with potential extensions up to a maximum of eight years.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in utilities or construction, particularly those capable of managing large infrastructure projects such as water mains network optimisation and replacement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this area and the capability to meet the technical and commercial evaluation criteria are encouraged to compete. This framework agreement, allowing for both direct awards and mini-competitions, can offer substantial business growth potential for firms looking to establish a reliable work stream within a high-value, long-term contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Main Rehab Framework Build Only

Notice Description

This programme of the works includes, but is not limited to the following packages of work: Renewal of the water mains network shall include but not be limited to: * Optimisation, structural replacement or relining of distribution water mains within DMAs and bounded by district meters and the District Boundary Valves. * Structural replacement of all service connections from the distribution mains to customer boundaries, including installation of a suitable boundary box. * Replacement of all apparatus connected to the network including valves, hydrants, disinfection points, air valves, etc. * Securing abandoned mains by cutting and capping. Removing surface covers, marker posts and plates of abandoned washouts, hydrants and valves etc. so that only covers relating to live apparatus remain.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The framework agreement will run for an initial period of 4 years, with the option to extend by up to a further 4 years in exceptional circumstances, subject to satisfactory performance and continued need. The total maximum duration of the framework agreement, including any extensions, will not exceed 8 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05893e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049265-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2029 4-5 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
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

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