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Leakage WP3 - Smart Metering and Night Use Allowances

THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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08 Oct 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority, based in Birmingham, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Leakage WP3 - Smart Metering and Night Use Allowances" within the service category of public utilities. Initiated under the tender process, the contract is active from 19th September 2025 until 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £120,000. The procurement followed a direct method below the threshold without competition and is linked to legal basis 2023/54 under UKPGA. HR Wallingford Limited, located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, has been awarded the contract, effective as of the signing date, 19th September 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in smart metering and water management services. The opportunity aligns well for companies adept in integrating smart technologies within public utilities, as it involves smart metering and closely associated night use allowances. Businesses that capitalise on innovative water management solutions can benefit from such contracts by offering specialised services and establishing a presence in government-linked projects, thus positioning themselves for future tenders of similar nature.

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Notice Title

Leakage WP3 - Smart Metering and Night Use Allowances

Notice Description

Leakage review work package 3 Leakage WP3 - Smart Metering and Night Use Allowances

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063299-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HR WALLINGFORD

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