Planning

IT Project Services and Transformation

WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 12:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wales & West Utilities Limited is in the planning stage of a tender process for IT Project Services and Transformation, aimed at modernising its software, applications, and infrastructure. This private utility company, located in Newport, United Kingdom, is seeking supplier engagement concerning the framework's structure and delivery model. The procurement falls within the "Information technology services" category and covers services to be delivered across the UK. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in a market engagement effort by 27 February 2026, with the project set to commence on 1 April 2027.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in project delivery and technical optimisation. Companies with a strong focus on modernising software and infrastructure, as well as those providing training and compliance solutions, could benefit from this framework. The involvement in the supplier engagement can help businesses tailor their offerings to align with the buyer's needs and could lead to long-term collaborations with Wales & West Utilities, fostering substantial growth and innovation potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Project Services and Transformation

Notice Description

Develop and implement IT Project Services framework to rationalise and modernise WWU's software, applications and infrastructure to enhance the customer experience and to enable WWU to: * Engage the most suitable supplier for each IT project as simply and quickly as possible. * Identify project delivery process areas which can be optimised to reduce cost and time. * Remove/minimise technical debt. * Modernise and optimise existing services (software/apps, infrastructure and hardware). * Provide training and awareness programmes for staff. * Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.

Planning Information

Wales and West Utilities are in the early stages of developing a tender pack to take to market for the provision of IT Project and Transformation Services. We are seeking supplier input on proposed lotting structures for the proposed frameworks . Supplier responses will help us understand the UK market's capacity and preferences regarding the scope and delivery model for various IT services. If you are interested in taking part and answering a short questionnaire, please e-mail wwuprocurement@wwutilities.co.uk referencing this notice is the subject header. A questionnaire will be sent to you to complete.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ef6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012858-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wwuprocurement@wwutilities.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8FZ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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