Planning

Design and manufacture of an Innovative Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment system

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 14:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited, based in Reading, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Design and manufacture of an Innovative Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment system." This initiative falls within the 'works' category and targets the private utility sector, specifically focusing on sewage digesters and wastewater treatment plant construction work. The planned project is intended to be located in regions UKI and UKJ in the United Kingdom. According to the timeline, the engagement with potential suppliers is scheduled to conclude by 28 April 2026. The procurement process is part of Thames Water's aim to support its environmental and waste management goals, which includes converting sewage into renewable energy. The procurement method involves a preliminary market engagement to inform future decisions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering, bioenergy, and environmental technology sectors. Firms with expertise in anaerobic wastewater treatment and sustainable resource recovery solutions will find this project particularly relevant. By engaging in this project, companies can expand their footprint in the evolving bioresource industry and contribute to critical innovation in the utilities sector. Technological providers, engineering consultants, and integrators are well-suited to compete, particularly those with innovative technologies and performance approaches. Participation in this market engagement could position businesses as frontrunners for future formal procurement activities by Thames Water, offering potential for substantial growth in capabilities and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and manufacture of an Innovative Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment system

Notice Description

Thames Water is undertaking early market engagement to inform a potential future procurement for the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of a new Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment system. The purpose of this notice is to gauge market interest, understand current capability, and gather insight from suppliers with relevant expertise in delivering sustainable bioenergy, waste-processing, and resource recovery solutions. The proposed Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment plant will support Thames Water in achieving its environmental, waste management, and decarbonisation objectives by converting crude sewage into renewable energy and potential nutrient products. As we develop our commercial strategy and technical specification for Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment systems, we are seeking feedback from experienced operators, technology providers, engineering consultants, and integrators with expertise of anaerobic wastewater treatment and wider bioresource sector. This engagement is not a call for competition and does not formally commence any procurement process. Instead, it aims to: * Test the level of market capacity and interest in the forthcoming opportunity * Explore innovative technologies, delivery models, and performance approaches * Identify potential risks, dependencies, and considerations for project design * Inform Thames Water's decision making ahead of any formal procurement activity Suppliers who express interest may be invited to participate in market engagement sessions, questionnaires, or one to one discussions. All feedback received will be used solely to shape the Authority's future strategy

Planning Information

If you want access to the Market Engagement materials related to this project, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/e/ML4DNK3c3W

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031594-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45252122 - Sewage digesters

45252127 - Wastewater treatment plant construction work

45252130 - Sewage plant equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 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
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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