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TenderUpdate

09 Jul 2026 at 10:03

Tender

14 May 2026 at 08:01

Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The ongoing procurement process led by Southern Water Services Limited focuses on the "Odour Control & Ventilation - Supply, Maintenance, Spares and Hire" project. Classified under the industry of goods, this tender involves significant activities such as the supply and maintenance of odour control and HVAC units, alongside environmental monitoring solutions. Southern Water, headquartered in Worthing, UK, manages this open procurement using a competitive flexible procedure. Key deadlines include a tender submission closing on 10th July 2026, and an award period ending by 14th October 2026. The contract is substantial with a gross value of GBP 46,637,847, commencing on 9th November 2026 and potentially lasting until November 2032, depending on extensions.

This procurement presents ample opportunities for businesses adept in the provision of odour control and ventilation solutions, including maintenance and equipment hire. Companies, especially those capable of fulfilling technical and safety compliance, swift supply chain logistics, and offering competitive pricing, are well-suited to participate. The framework agreement invites further competition via mini-competitions, facilitating potential growth and establishing long-term relationships with Southern Water. This environment is favourable for both SMEs and larger enterprises, particularly those with a proven track record in utilities and environmental management sectors, looking to enter or strengthen their position in the utility supply chain.

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Notice Title

Odour Control & Ventilation - Supply, Maintenance, Spares and Hire

Notice Description

Tender to procure services for the following combined scope of work; Supply, planned and reactive maintenance, of Odour Control Assets. Supply, planned and reactive maintenance, of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning units (HVAC ). Supply and provision of materials, including hire of odour neutralising equipment. Provide environmental odour monitoring and management solutions. Supply and maintenance of H2S Monitoring Condition System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2.2 Southern Water may extend this Framework Agreement from the end of the Initial Term for a further period three (3) years, followed by a potential further two (2) years by giving the Supplier at least three months' written notice of the renewal not later than three months before the expiry of the Initial Term or subsequent extended Term(s), such extension to be on and subject to the same terms and conditions as this Framework Agreement ("Extension"). For the avoidance of doubt, if there is no such Extension, this Framework Agreement will expire automatically without notice at the end of the Initial Term.

Planning Information

Respond to RFI link: https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05accb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064573-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42512300 - HVAC packages

42924790 - Odour-masking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,864,873 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£38,864,873 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3NX
Post Town
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

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