Award

Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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Award

30 Dec 2025 at 13:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services" was managed by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, with the procurement having reached the completion stage. The industry category pertains to water distribution and related services, primarily classified under CPV code 65100000, which concerns service provision. Located in regions UKJ21, UKJ22, UKJ27, and UKJ28, this procurement was conducted as an eAuction under the Crown Commercial Services Framework, specifically Lot 3, a One Stop Shop. The process was carried out using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, suggesting that it was a strategic and focused acquisition approach. The contract, valued at £855,000, was awarded to Scottish Water Business Stream and signed on 18th November 2025, comprising a notable opportunity for the winning supplier to expand its influence and operations within the defined locales.

This procurement process provides substantial growth opportunities particularly for large-scale businesses equipped to deliver technical quality and competitive pricing, as these criteria formed the core of the award criteria. The contract included an option to extend for a further 12-month period, enhancing prospects for continued business development. Businesses involved in water distribution services, and those capable of participating in electronic auctions or offering comprehensive solutions within the Crown Commercial Services framework, may find similar future opportunities lucrative. Engaging as central purchasing bodies like the Crown Commercial Services could provide participating businesses a competitive edge in future tenders with similar profiles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services

Notice Description

Provision of Water and Ancillary Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the Provision of Water and Ancillary Services, which has been undertaken as an eAuction against the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Ref: RM6306 Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services - Lot 3 - One Stop Shop. Crown Commercial Services ran the Procurement.

Options: Option to extend for further 12 months.

Procurement Information

An aggregated e-auction was conducted by the Crown Commercial Services on behalf of multiple contracting authorities. Any competition notices related to this procurement would have been published by CCS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086428-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£855,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jointprocurementservice@surrey.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
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)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove, TLJ22 East Sussex CC, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH WATER BUSINESS STREAM

Further Information

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