Planning

Ductile Iron Pipe & Associated Fittings

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

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Planning

13 Mar 2026 at 16:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Severn Trent Water Limited, is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on sourcing Ductile Iron Pipe and Associated Fittings for both waste and potable water applications. The tender is classified under the 'goods' category with special emphasis on utilities, and falls above the procurement threshold. Interested parties should note that the preliminary market engagement notice is scheduled to conclude by 30 June 2026, allowing vendors to express interest through a provided market engagement form. The contract period, under a framework agreement, is planned to commence on 1 April 2027 and conclude by 31 March 2032. This represents an opportunity primarily for businesses specialising in water mains, piping, and related fittings, and is relevant for operations within Coventry and Wrexham, United Kingdom.

Businesses looking to expand in the utilities sector will find this tender an attractive growth opportunity, especially those dealing in high-pressure, sewer, and drinking-water pipes, along with pipe fittings and associated accessories. The planned framework agreement opens possibilities for sustained partnership over a five-year contract period. Severn Trent Water Limited seeks to understand the current marketplace, suggesting potential for innovative solutions and competitive offerings from companies with expertise in ductile iron pipes and fittings. Companies possessing relevant industry certifications, proven supply capabilities, and an interest in utilities projects will be well-positioned to participate in the preliminary market engagement and potentially secure a role in this substantial procurement endeavour.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ductile Iron Pipe & Associated Fittings

Notice Description

Ductile Iron Pipe and Associated Fittings for Waste Water, and Potable Water applications.

Planning Information

Severn Trent wish to establish an UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to understand the current marketplace for Ductile Iron Pipe and Associated Fittings for Waste Water and Potable applications. Please fill in the MS Form below to notify interest and the Utilities will be in touch where it wishes to engage further. https://forms.office.com/e/99GQnGuCjh

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023175-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44161200 - Water mains

44161500 - High-pressure pipeline

44161600 - Low-pressure pipeline

44162200 - Distribution piping

44162500 - Drinking-water piping

44163130 - Sewer pipes

44163150 - Low-pressure pipes

44163160 - Distribution pipes and accessories

44163200 - Pipe fittings

44163240 - Pipe joints

44167110 - Flanges

44167300 - Bends, tees and pipe fittings

44167400 - Elbows

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20264 months 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
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Ponciau
Westminster Constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr

Further Information

Notice Documents

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