--- title: "Water and Wastewater Retail Services Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-171d91fb-db64-40bb-ae05-9565e58d1bfe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-171d91fb-db64-40bb-ae05-9565e58d1bfe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-171d91fb-db64-40bb-ae05-9565e58d1bfe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-171d91fb-db64-40bb-ae05-9565e58d1bfe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-05-29" --- # Water and Wastewater Retail Services Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-171d91fb-db64-40bb-ae05-9565e58d1bfe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-171d91fb-db64-40bb-ae05-9565e58d1bfe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-171d91fb-db64-40bb-ae05-9565e58d1bfe.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a procurement process under the title "Water and Wastewater Retail Services Dynamic Purchasing System" (DPS), focusing on the water distribution and related services sector with CPV code 65100000. This procurement, currently in the active tender stage, employs a selective method specified as a restricted procedure above threshold. The initiative spans multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including England, Wales, and Scotland. The DPS is structured over four specific Lots, each targeting various aspects of water and waste-water retail services, with flexibility for suppliers to apply for one or more Lots. Key dates include an end date for the DPS period on 23rd February 2029, maintaining the option for a contract continuation until the same date that year. This dynamic purchasing system presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in water management, business continuity services, and related fields. The procurement's structure supports active participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it ideally suited for these entities to expand their business reach across diverse UK regions. With the ability to apply to multiple Lots, companies offering comprehensive solutions in water and waste-water services stand to gain the most. This initiative not only facilitates market entry but also promotes long-term business growth through extended partnership opportunities with the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its network. ## Notice The DPS will cover Water and Waste-water Retail Services to eligible non-household customers as described in the document "DPS10 Outline Specification." This DPS will operate four separate Lots: - Lot 1: Supply of core Water and Waste-water Retail Services in England and Wales - Lot 2: Supply of core Water and Waste-water Retail Services in Scotland - Lot 3: Supply of Water and Waste-water Retail Services and associated water management and business continuity services in England and Wales - Lot 4: Supply of Water and Waste-water Retail Services and associated water management and business continuity services in Scotland Suppliers may apply to one or more Lots. Additional information: The period of validity of the DPS will be extended for 2 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the DPS ending no later than 23rd February 2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abaa7e1-9160-401a-9dce-327f835efcca | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2029 - 24 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 65100000 - Water distribution and related services ## Release History - 29 May 2025 at 10:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abaa7e1-9160-401a-9dce-327f835efcca - 28 Jan 2025 at 10:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abaa7e1-9160-401a-9dce-327f835efcca - 21 May 2021 at 07:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abaa7e1-9160-401a-9dce-327f835efcca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abaa7e1-9160-401a-9dce-327f835efcca 29th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at - https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/ The eligible users of the proposed dynamic purchasing system are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at - https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/frameworks/energy-services-frameworks/#DPS10 The eligible users of the proposed dynamic purchasing system are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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