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Leakage Reporting Review - WP4 Meter Accuracy

THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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08 Oct 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, led the procurement process for the "Leakage Reporting Review - WP4 Meter Accuracy," a project in the public utilities sector. This procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, which started on 1st September 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to WATER RESEARCH CENTRE LIMITED, a large business located in Cheshire, on the same day it commenced. This award focuses on service delivery within the UK, with the contract notice published on 8th October 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the service sector, particularly those experienced in public utility projects. The contract’s procurement method may benefit established companies familiar with government processes and capable of delivering precise and accurate implementation within tight project timelines, such as WATER RESEARCH CENTRE LIMITED. Moreover, this initiative is an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms that specialise in leakage detection and reporting accuracy, enabling them to secure future collaborations with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Leakage Reporting Review - WP4 Meter Accuracy

Notice Description

Leakage review work package 4 - Leakage Reporting Review - WP4 Meter Accuracy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063304-2025
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
Large

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
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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