Tender

Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

Severn Trent Water Limited, situated in Coventry, UK, is currently seeking to establish an "Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework" within the services industry category, particularly focusing on water distribution and related services, as well as research and development services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, utilising an open procurement method defined as a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 6 February 2026 and the expected award on or before 30 April 2026. The contract would commence on 30 April 2026, with a duration extending potentially to April 2034. This procurement is valued at £20 million and targets utilities under a special regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in utility services, water distribution, research, and development to forge strategic partnerships with a major private utility company. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions, especially those with expertise in critical national infrastructure, co-investment, sustainability, and solution scaling, will find this tender aligns well with their strengths. The potential for a long-term framework agreement and substantial contract value creates an enticing proposition for firms aiming to expand their market presence and secure collaboration with a prominent industry player.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework

Notice Description

Please see all details regarding the PQQ stage of this tender via the SAP Ariba Discovery Posting Link: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110002139?anId=ANONYMOUS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: To be determined on a project by project basis.

Renewal: To be determined closer to the time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060384
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002195-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
openinnovation@severntrent.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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