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Planned Procurement Notice - Defence Water Services Programme - UK3

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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17 Dec 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), has issued a Planned Procurement Notice for the Defence Water Services Programme (DWSP). This process is currently in the planning stage, as of 17 December 2025, with the anticipated procurement expected to be carried out through a selective competitive flexible procedure. The programme aims to secure a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for comprehensive Water and Wastewater services across the United Kingdom, covering regions such as UKL, UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKK, and UKJ. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline set for 16 March 2026 and an award period concluding on 2 August 2027. The procurement is significant, with a value reaching £2,760,000,000 gross, and involves services related to water distribution, repair and maintenance of firefighting and water equipment, drainage construction, and facilities management.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in utilities management, large-scale service provisioning, and infrastructure maintenance. Companies with expertise in water services, laboratory operations, and billing systems are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement aims to implement a long-term service arrangement spanning up to 2035, with potential extensions to 2038, providing stable business opportunities over several years. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is particularly open to feedback on their concept paper, ensuring potential bidders can shape future service arrangements beneficially. Interested parties should prepare to engage by the deadlines and remain attentive to the details outlined in the planned procurement notice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planned Procurement Notice - Defence Water Services Programme - UK3

Notice Description

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), is looking to secure the provision of end to end Water and Wastewater services including the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the MoD's private water network through a single, national Managed Service Provider (MSP). More information about the services and MSP is included in the updated DWSP Concept Paper ( V1.4) available at: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60136 If you wish to provide feedback or comments on this Concept Paper please send them to DIODCT-PFIRP@mod.gov.uk . This Notice is intended to notify industry of the planned procurement dates alongside the MSP Concept Paper, that has been designed to provide insight to MoD's proposed design of arrangements, to be utilised and implemented by the selected Managed Service Provider. In issuing this Notice, DIO is not committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is 1 (one) 3 (three) year extension that may be taken at the Authority's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083764-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

44163100 - Pipes

44482200 - Fire hydrants

45232450 - Drainage construction works

48444100 - Billing system

50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

65110000 - Water distribution

71900000 - Laboratory services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£2,300,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
diocomrcl-pfiexpiryteam@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

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