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Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has initiated a planned procurement process for the "Okehampton Camp Water Main Project" located in Dartford, Devon. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, as noted in the Pipeline notice published on 4th August 2026. The project involves construction work for water and sewage pipelines, with a scheduled contract period commencing on 30th November 2026 and concluding by 30th November 2027. Procurement will be conducted using a direct method below the threshold and without competition, aimed at augmenting the water supply infrastructure at Okehampton Training Camp. This is a significant opportunity under the public authority's central government classification.

Businesses specialising in construction work for water and sewage pipelines would find this tender especially beneficial for growth. The project's scope suggests a need for entities proficient in complex pipeline construction, potentially providing substantial opportunities to demonstrate expertise in infrastructure projects. Despite the procurement being below the threshold without competition, involvement in this initiative could enhance a company’s profile and credibility in public sector infrastructure projects, offering avenues for networking and establishing a reputation within central government supply chains.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

715908494 - Okehampton Camp Water Main Project - UK1

Notice Description

Construction of a new water supply to Okehampton Training Camp, Dartmoor, Devon. The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the DIO contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice if the opportunity progresses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073902-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,656,668 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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