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Planning

13 Jul 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate is initiating a competitive tender process for the provision of water supply services across its London Portfolio. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement process described as a "competitive flexible procedure." The buyer, The Crown Estate, is based in London, UK, and the contract spans several regions across the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers should mark the expression of interest deadline on 14th September 2026, with the award period promptly concluding by 17th September 2026. The contract is valued at £1,200,000 GBP, with services set to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2027. This procurement falls under the services category and is above the threshold, with particular relevance to the utilities sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the water distribution industry to expand their client base within the public sector. The procurement method involves a two-stage competitive process, where interested parties must first submit proposals meeting specified requirements. Shortlisted candidates will then refine their proposals in the second stage. Companies with expertise in water supply and distribution, particularly those familiar with public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can result in strengthened business relations with The Crown Estate and potential for further contracts within the central government network.

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Notice Title

The Crown Estate - London Portfolio Water Supply

Notice Description

The Crown Estate intends to procure a contract for the provision of water supply services across its London Portfolio.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c968
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065553-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65110000 - Water distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Additional Buyers

CARBONXGEN 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Sandhurst
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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