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Water Charges Welsh Government Core Estate Properties

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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17 Feb 2026 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Welsh Government and concerns the direct award of a contract for water charges across its Core Estate Properties. Falling under the public utilities sector, this contract pertains to services provided by Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement is governed by Welsh devolved regulations, with a legal basis referenced as UK's 2023 Act 54. It has reached the award stage, with the process classified as a direct award due to Welsh Water being the sole supplier capable of meeting the requirements. The contract period is set to begin on 3 March 2026 and will run until 30 September 2029, with two possible extensions of 12 months each. The scheduled date for future contract signature is 2 March 2026.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the utilities sector, particularly those with a focus on public services. While Welsh Water is the only supplier for this specific contract due to its exclusive rights, other businesses could consider future competitions in similar sectors or approach roles in subcontracting functions. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in utilities management and services would be ideally suited to engage with these kinds of public contracts, potentially offering auxiliary services or solutions to the Welsh Government during the extended contract period. Given the large monetary value, substantial growth can be leveraged through strategic resource allocation and innovation in efficient water management and service delivery.

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Notice Title

Water Charges Welsh Government Core Estate Properties

Notice Description

Water Charges for Welsh Government Core Estate Properties

Procurement Information

Welsh Water are the only supplier of water available to WG

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014519-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Nicola Eades
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELSH WATER/ DWR CYMRU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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