Market Engagement Notice - Reservoir Maintenance

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

22 Jun 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

Southern Water Services Limited, based in Worthing, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement Notice - Reservoir Maintenance." This initiative falls under the services industry category and focuses on repair and maintenance services of reservoirs. It is targeted at ensuring asset integrity, water quality protection, and network resilience. The procurement process, classified as a private utility, is set to progress with a due date for expressions of interest or initial engagement scheduled for 25th September 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start from 18th December 2026. This opportunity is within the UKJ region of the United Kingdom and is critical for suppliers dealing with utilities and infrastructure maintenance. The procurement involves a framework agreement, indicating a collaborative and extended relationship with the selected supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in reservoir repair and maintenance, structural repairs, and water infrastructure upgrades. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer expertise in planned and reactive maintenance, structural rehabilitation, and compliance with Regulation 31 standards for potable water. Firms capable of supporting emergency responses, isolating planning, and developing site-specific procedures will find this procurement advantageous. Engaging in this contract could position businesses strategically within the utilities sector, offering a platform for long-term partnerships and expansion in maintenance and asset management services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Market Engagement Notice - Reservoir Maintenance

Notice Description

Scope of Works includes planned and reactive maintenance, structural repairs, pipework renewals, membrane installations, and asset upgrades, with a core focus on ensuring asset integrity, water quality protection, and network resilience. Suppliers will be expected to support a range of activities including inspection, rehabilitation, replacement of reservoir components, and management of associated conduits, valves, and outlet works in line with industry best practice and regulatory requirements. There is also a requirement to support emergency response, isolation planning, and development of site-specific procedures, alongside ensuring all works meet potable water standards (including Regulation 31 compliance).

Planning Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058694-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44611600 - Reservoirs

50514200 - Repair and maintenance services of reservoirs

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Northbrook
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

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