Tender

Sludge Inspection

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is inviting tenders for the provision of sludge inspection and testing services. The process is in the tender stage with an industry focus on technical analysis, composition, and laboratory services. This procurement opportunity is located in the United Kingdom, specifically servicing the UKI and UKJ regions. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st February 2026 and will last until 1st February 2027. Interested parties must submit their initial expressions of interest by 10am on 22nd December 2025. This competitive and selective procurement process offers a gross value of £1,200,000 and is governed by a flexible procedure that includes scoring and shortlisting of suppliers through a pre-qualification questionnaire.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sludge analysis and testing services. Companies that are capable of providing comprehensive sample collection, logistical support, and analytical reporting will find this contract conducive to business growth. With the right expertise, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), can leverage this contract to establish or enhance their service portfolio in the utilities sector. The balanced award criteria, giving equal weight to technical and commercial considerations, provide an equitable platform for competitive bidding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sludge Inspection

Notice Description

This tender is for the supply of sludge inspection and testing services, for a limited 12 month period, covering the collection and analysis of approximately 6000 samples. This includes; sample collection from a wide range of sites across the Thames Water estate, full logistic support, analysis of sludge samples, and reporting back on sample findings. Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that the deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the PSQ is 22nd December 10am.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077018-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Post Town
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

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