Tender

Small Civils, Mechanical and Electrical Framework

AFFINITY WATER LIMITED

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 17:29

Summary of the contracting process

Affinity Water Limited is currently in the tendering stage for the "Small Civils, Mechanical and Electrical Framework". This initiative is classified under civil engineering works and will cover regions such as Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and parts of the London Boroughs. The procurement aims to maintain and upgrade non-infrastructure assets with a projected investment of £4 million. Key deadlines include expressions of interest, which must be submitted by 17:00 on 26 February 2026, followed by a pre-qualification phase. The planned duration for this framework spans up to four years from 15 June 2026 to 18 June 2029, involving categories such as minor civil repairs, mechanical and electrical installations, and high-voltage asset installation.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering, mechanical, and electrical works to expand their services within the water utility sector. Companies capable of handling complex installations, repairs, and software integration for utility frameworks will find this contract particularly beneficial. With the potential involvement across five Lots, each encompassing critical infrastructure needs, firms with experience in high-voltage systems or automation control will have the chance to showcase their expertise. The project is a gateway for small to medium enterprises to form long-term relationships with Affinity Water, playing a vital role in the enhancement of water supply systems to a large population, ultimately supporting business growth and regional development.

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Notice Title

Small Civils, Mechanical and Electrical Framework

Notice Description

C-04329 Small Civils, Mechanical and Electrical Framework - EOI Description and Questions Description: Affinity Water Limited (AW) provides 943 million litres of water each day to a population of more than 3.99 million people in parts of Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, the London Boroughs of Harrow and Hillingdon, parts of the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Ealing and Enfield, the Tendring peninsula in Essex and the Folkestone and Dover areas of Kent. Affinity Water has a programme to maintain, upgrade and refurbish existing Non-Infrastructure assets. Subject to regulatory approval the programme investment over the period is projected to be PS4 million (incl VAT). The nature of work mix is for planning, design, procurement, build and commissioning non-infrastructure works and will be divided into 5 Lots as described below: Lot 1 - Minor Civil - Repair, maintenance and installation of new civil Engineering assets and pipework. Lot 2 - Minor Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) - Cabling and installation of new assets, Lot 3 - Motor Control Centre (MCC) - Repairs and modifications of existing mechanical and electrical assets including MCC assets, Lot 4 - High Voltage (HV) - Installation of new HV assets, (excluding telemetry, software modifications to existing HV assets). Lot 5 - Integration, control and automation (ICA) - Design, installation, testing and commissioning of ICA software to include SCADA systems and associated hardware to include user interface and communication links. This framework duration will be for a maximum of up to 4 years. Affinity Water is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers in order to pre-qualify a list of suitably qualified providers with whom to tender for this framework. In order to be a part of this tender process please: 1. Email capitalprojects@affinitywater.co.uk to confirm that your company is interested in tendering for his framework, referencing C-04329 Small Civils, Mechanical and Electrical Framework and your company name. 2. Register on our e-procurement portal In-Tend, details of how to register will be provided via email once the above step 1 has been completed. Please Note: Expression of interest for this opportunity will close at 17:00 on 26 February 2026. Pre-Qualification documents will not be issued until after this closing date and will only be sent to companies who have followed the above requested 2 steps. You will automatically receive these documents in due course - there is no need to chase.

Lot Information

Minor Civil

Lot 1 - Minor Civil - Repair, maintenance and installation of new civil Engineering assets and pipework.

Minor Mechanical and Electrical (M&E)

Lot 2 - Minor Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) - including Cabling and installation of new assets,

Motor Control Centre (MCC)

Lot 3 - Motor Control Centre (MCC) - Repairs and modifications of existing mechanical and electrical assets including MCC assets

High Voltage (HV)

Lot 4 - High Voltage (HV) - Installation of new HV assets, (excluding telemetry, software modifications to existing HV assets)

Integration, control and automation (ICA)

Lot 5 - Integration, control and automation (ICA) - Design, installation, testing and commissioning of ICA software to include SCADA systems and associated hardware to include user interface and communication links.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065461
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013639-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

42122130 - Water pumps

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45213340 - Construction work for buildings relating to water transport

45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines

45232100 - Ancillary works for water pipelines

45232430 - Water-treatment work

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

45252120 - Water-treatment plant construction work

45252126 - Drinking-water treatment plant construction work

45315400 - High voltage installation work

45317100 - Electrical installation work of pumping equipment

45350000 - Mechanical installations

48921000 - Automation system

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

72212150 - Industrial control software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AFFINITY WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Zara Zakaria
Contact Email
capitalprojects@affinitywater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9EZ
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield Villages
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

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