Planning

Defence Water Services Programme Scotland - UK1

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), a central government public authority, is in the planning stages of a procurement process for the Defence Water Services Programme in Scotland. The initiative aims to address the upcoming expiry of the Aquatrine PFI by securing water and wastewater services alongside the operation and maintenance of the MoD's private water network. This notice is part of the initial planning stage and highlights the programme set for implementation post-2030 with the contract period spanning from 23 March 2030 to 22 March 2037, potentially extending to 2040. Classified under the services category, the programme entails substantial investment valued at £250 million GBP, which underscores its significance within the Scottish region (UKM). Potential business stakeholders can anticipate further tender details by 30 September 2026.

This upcoming tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in water distribution, repair and maintenance of water meters and firefighting equipment, drainage works, laboratory services, and building and facilities management. The scale and longevity of the project suggest that firms with experience in large-scale infrastructure maintenance and service provision could find significant growth prospects by aligning with the DIO. Additionally, the planned renewal options provide businesses with the potential for sustained engagement beyond the initial contract period. Organisations adept in dealing with public sector projects and operations spanning multiple years could find the opportunity particularly compelling.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Water Services Programme Scotland - UK1

Notice Description

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), is considering options to secure the provision of Water and Wastewater services and the operation and maintenance of MOD's Private Water Network in Scotland upon the expiry of the Aquatrine PFI in 2030. The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the DIO contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice if the opportunity progresses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029171-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

44163112 - Drainage system

44482200 - Fire hydrants

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

65110000 - Water distribution

71900000 - Laboratory services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2030 - 22 Mar 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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