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Smart Metering Programme for AMP8 and Beyond

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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Planning

12 Oct 2026 at 13:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is planning a smart metering programme covering water meters, meter reading, and the repair and maintenance of water meters. It is intended to support customer, operational and environmental outcomes across Thames Water’s water network. Delivery is expected across London and the South East of England. The programme covers the remainder of AMP 8 and extends beyond it. Thames Water describes it as one of the UK’s largest smart metering programmes, with a planned market approach and procurement structure intended to support long-term delivery.

This is at the planning stage: Thames Water has set out its intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. The buyer plans to use a framework agreement. The expected contract period runs from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2035, with a possible extension to 31 March 2050. Thames Water expects to publish a further procurement notice by 2 November 2027. A supplier webinar is planned for 1.30pm on 19 October 2026 to explain the programme and the buyer’s intended procurement strategy; suppliers were asked to register interest by 2 November 2026. No estimated contract value or evaluation criteria are stated at this stage.

The programme is likely to suit suppliers able to contribute to the smart water metering ecosystem, including providers of water meters, meter reading and meter maintenance. Thames Water says the future market approach is intended to foster innovation, collaboration and long-term value, and to support customer, operational and environmental outcomes. Suppliers with capabilities that combine technology, field delivery and ongoing service support may therefore find the programme relevant. The buyer has signalled that it will explain its procurement strategy and structure through supplier engagement, offering interested businesses a chance to understand its plans and prepare for the later competition. This is a large, long-term programme, so suppliers should consider whether they can support delivery at scale over an extended period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart Metering Programme for AMP8 and Beyond

Notice Description

At 1.30PM on 19 October 2026 Thames Water will hold a webinar covering its future smart metering programme for AMP8 and beyond. This will be an opportunity for interested suppliers to hear directly from Thames Water's senior leadership team about the future procurement strategy for one of the UK's largest smart metering programmes. Covering the remainder of AMP8 and beyond, the session will provide insight into Thames Water's vision, planned market approach, procurement structure, and the significant opportunities available to suppliers seeking to support the delivery of long-term customer, operational and environmental outcomes. Executives will discuss the rationale behind the go-to-market strategy and how it is designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and long-term value across the smart metering ecosystem. To register your interest in attending this webinar, please complete this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/yhKAaT2hpK Once your request to attend is received, you will receive the webinar invitation in due course.

Planning Information

Thames Water is holding a webinar for interested suppliers to hear about the smart metering programme for AMP 8 and beyond. If you are interested in participating, please complete this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/yhKAaT2hpK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0785a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096089-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

38421100 - Water meters

50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2028 - 1 Apr 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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