Planning

prj_7508 - Filtration

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 10:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Southern Water Services Limited focuses on the supply and installation of filtration equipment, including full inspection, servicing, and overhaul capabilities, alongside OEM-standard maintenance and remote monitoring solutions. Located in Worthing, United Kingdom, this project aims at improving asset reliability and operational continuity across the entire filtration asset base. The procurement falls under the industry category of filtration plant equipment and related machinery, with an estimated gross value of £4.8 million. Currently at the planning stage, the procurement offers engagement opportunities until the deadline of 21 May 2026, with a contract start expected in early 2027 and potential renewals until 2035.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for suppliers specialising in filtration and water purification technologies. Businesses well-versed in delivering comprehensive maintenance services, predictive analytics, and those equipped with the capability to manage condition-based remote monitoring systems will find this opportunity well suited to their expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, as the tender aims to be inclusive of such smaller entities. With a structured engagement process in place, this contract offers robust competition, creating channels for sustainable partnerships and expansion in the utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

prj_7508 - Filtration

Notice Description

SWS requires a supplier (or suppliers) capable of delivering supply & installation, full inspection, servicing, and overhaul of our complete filtration asset base across all supported manufacturers. The supplier must provide OEM-standard maintenance, guaranteed access to genuine OEM parts, and 24/7/365 breakdown and technical support. A further requirement is the capability to implement condition-based remote monitoring, including real-time performance tracking, fault detection, vibration and temperature monitoring, remote diagnostics, and automated alerts. This is needed to improve asset reliability, support predictive maintenance, reduce unplanned downtime, and strengthen operational continuity across the asset base.

Planning Information

Engagement process description Please not this is not a call for competition Note: If you are already registered on Southern Water's sourcing portal please go straight to Step 2 below If you are unregistered please follow the instructions below to register 1. Register your company on the Jaggaer sourcing portal (this is required only once) To register or log in please go to - https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Select the "Login or register to participate" link above and click the "Register Now" link on the home page Accept the terms and conditions and click "Next" Enter your correct business and user details Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Respond to the PQQ/ITT Login to the portal with your username/password Click the PQQs open to all suppliers or ITTs open to all suppliers' link. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068961
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036979-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42912300 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

42912310 - Water filtration apparatus

42912350 - Filtration plant equipment

42955000 - Parts of filtering machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2027 - 2 Jan 2031 4-5 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
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3NX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Northbrook
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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