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Leakage Review Project: Work Package 1 - International Comparison

THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Leakage Review Project: Work Package 1 - International Comparison" was initiated and facilitated by The Water Services Regulation Authority, a central government public authority located in Birmingham, UK. This tender belongs to the public utilities industry category and involves a comparison of international leakage options. The contract was awarded under limited competition due to its below-threshold value. This project has been completed with HR Wallingford Limited as the supplier. The key dates for the project include a contract signing on 27th November 2025, with the service period covering from 30th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is £72,000, aligning with the framework established by UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in leakage management and international environmental advisory services to expand their market presence. SMEs with expertise in public utilities services, particularly those capable of offering innovative and efficient solutions based on international best practices, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. Engaging in such projects allows companies to showcase their technical expertise and contribute to strategic governmental initiatives related to water service regulation and management.

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Notice Title

Leakage Review Project: Work Package 1 - International Comparison

Notice Description

Leakage Review Project: Work Package 1 - International Comparison of leakage options from elsewhere in the world

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002385-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HR WALLINGFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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