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715733505 - Provision of Potable and Non-Potable Water for BFGib - Pipeline Notice

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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29 Jun 2026 at 10:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Potable and Non-Potable Water for BFGib," a service-focused contract to supply British Forces in Gibraltar. The procurement, structured as a direct award, falls under the water desalination services industry category, involving a substantial budget of £19,000,000 GBP. Located in Gibraltar, this procurement process remains at the planning stage with key dates outlined, including a future notice date set for 13 July 2026. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2027 and conclude on 31 March 2032, providing a clear timeline for interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water supply and desalination services, particularly those with the capacity to deliver such services on an international scale, given the Gibraltar location. Companies capable of executing life cycle replacement works alongside water provision could find growth potential through this contract. Central government procurement, via a direct award method, highlights an advantageous business development angle for well-established organisations with a proven track record in service delivery to public authorities. This opportunity may be particularly suitable for firms with expertise in utilities management and infrastructure support, positioning them well for successful competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715733505 - Provision of Potable and Non-Potable Water for BFGib - Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

Provision of Potable and Non-Potable Water to British Forces Gib and Lifecycle Replacement Works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bef6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060694-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65122000 - Water desalination services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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