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PlanningUpdate

30 Jul 2026 at 10:47

Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

Severn Trent Water Limited, along with Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig, is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "Capital Programme Delivery Framework(s)." This process is aimed at establishing frameworks for Capital Works across England and Wales, with focus areas including Managed Service, Design & Build, and Directed Delivery. A supplier engagement event is scheduled for 29 September 2026, with further communications set to occur via the SAP Ariba portal. The total estimated value for the frameworks is £25 billion, representing a substantial investment into various industry categories such as construction, electrical, and mechanical works. This procurement process commenced in July 2026, with the framework agreement scheduled to start on 1 April 2028, and it could potentially extend up to March 2040.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses in construction, electrical, mechanical, and associated sectors. With its vast scope and long-term engagement spanning up to 12 years, it provides a platform for substantial business growth and collaboration within the utility sector in both England and Wales. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs due to the procurement’s framework agreement approach, which may allow for participation in specific lots that align with a supplier's core competencies. Additionally, businesses specializing in site preparation, installation services, and maintenance systems would find many opportunities to showcase their expertise and secure long-term contracts through this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Capital Programme Delivery Framework(s)

Notice Description

The intention of this procurement is to place several Framework(s), that will cover Capital Works across the geographical areas in which STW and HD operate, in England and Wales, for Lots covering Managed Service, Design & Build, and Directed Delivery. See the following link for details on the forthcoming procurement issued by Severn Trent (copy and paste into your browser): https://www.severntrent.com/media/news-releases/severn-trent-to-launch-market-engagement-for-up-to-p25bn-capital/ Should the above link not work for any given applicant then please visit the Linked-In pages of Severn Trent Water Limited where the news release is also available. As part of one or more of the lotting requirements, suppliers may be required to provide earlier design stages, in addition to detailed designs which are envisaged to form part of the lotting requirements. Further information will be provided at the PME day or at later stages of the process. The contract start and end dates are as per those stated in this notice, and may be for up to 12 years. All of the above is subject to change by STW and / or HD as required.

Planning Information

(a) A supplier engagement is to be carried out, anticipated to be via a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) day, potentially supplemented through the use of questionnaires. (b) The PME day is envisaged to be held in a UK central area (to be notified) on 29 September 2026, with the details being provided by separate communication to those registering an interest. (c) Registration for the PME day shall be via the SAP Ariba portal. Please use the Microsoft Forms link in the documents section in the SAP Ariba portal. Link to SAP Ariba portal: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110020110?anId=ANONYMOUS (d) Please note that the SAP Ariba portal will be utilised to publish any communications after the PME day for the remainder of the engagement period. (e) The value of the Framework(s), although stated at £25bn is an estimation only, and subject to change as per the statement above. (f) Any of the above is subject to change as required by STW and / or HD. (1) All description, values, dates and timelines are indicative at this stage. (2) This Notice is NOT a Call for Competition. Any further requirements for competition will be published on findatender.gov. (3) No party will be prejudiced in the later stages of this procurement by their response or lack thereof to this Notice and response to this Notice is not a pre-requisite of the tender. (4) STW and HD shall have no liability, in particular liability for costs, or responsibilities arising out of the Notice. (5) The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes chosen are those we consider to be most applicable, but these include sub-sets within that code and the codes specified are not exclusive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d705
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072107-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

42600000 - Machine tools

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

45100000 - Site preparation work

45210000 - Building construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45320000 - Insulation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45400000 - Building completion work

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

51800000 - Installation services of metal containers

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 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
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED ('STW')
Additional Buyers

HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG ('HD')

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLL2 East Wales

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Ponciau
Westminster Constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr

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