Planning

Warehouse Racking - Supply, Configuration, Inspection and disposal. Southern Water request for information

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Southern Water Services Limited has initiated the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at suppliers of warehouse racking goods. The project is titled "Warehouse Racking - Supply, Configuration, Inspection and Disposal" and seeks to gather information to inform future procurement strategy and specifications. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically involving racking, warehouse management systems, and shelves. Southern Water operates across multiple sites, including Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight, and the current deadline for a Request for Information (RFI) engagement is set for 7 November 2025. This planning activity, published on 23 October 2025, involves assessing market capabilities for future procurement strategies, with a contract value expected to be approximately 250,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying industrial storage solutions, particularly those with experience dealing with large utility companies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project specifies suitability for SMEs. Companies offering tailored configuration, inspection, and disposal services for storage solutions will benefit from engaging in this process. Southern Water’s strategic planning to optimise their warehouse operations ensures a stable partnership, providing sustained business opportunities over the contract's four-year duration starting from April 2026.

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Notice Title

Warehouse Racking - Supply, Configuration, Inspection and disposal. Southern Water request for information

Notice Description

Objectives of this RFI The objectives of this RFI are: 1. To understand the market capabilities. 2. To inform future procurement strategy. 3. To inform future specifications. Southern Water currently operates 10 warehouse sites across Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We have the need of racking to store equipment, Spare parts and other materials across the business for both Wastewater and Clean water networks. The layouts of the racking at these sites can often need changing in line with business needs as it develops. all information can be found at this link: https://southernwater.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/39444794019A11091AAB

Planning Information

Request For Information to gauge market ability and services available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d283
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067839-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

39141100 - Shelves

39151100 - Racking

42965100 - Warehouse management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Jake Farr
Contact Email
jake.farr@southernwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
07522991148

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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