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# Water Network Management Services

Buyer: AWE PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-329e9e90-1423-49fa-ace4-fa37b3e1e9d0

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## Summary

AWE PLC has awarded a significant contract for Water Network Management Services, valued at £121,000,000, to Mitie Waste & Environmental Services Limited. The contract involves the management, maintenance, and operation of AWE's water and wastewater networks, including necessary upgrades, and spans a decade starting from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2036. Based in Reading, England, this procurement falls under the industry category of primary water systems and includes various water-related services and works. The procurement was conducted as a competitive procedure with negotiation, with key milestones including a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire deadline on 7th October 2024 and the tendering phase ending on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the water services sector, particularly those with capabilities in managing and upgrading complex water systems. Companies that provide comprehensive water management services, including compliance with regulatory standards, are well-suited for this contract. Moreover, there is a requirement for companies to bring innovative technologies and adaptable solutions to improve AWE's water networks, which could drive growth in technological advancements and infrastructure enhancement within the sector. Suppliers need to ensure compliance with security clearances and regulations, making it an attractive choice for established organisations experienced in working with large-scale, secure environments.

## Notice

AWE is looking to award a contract for the management, maintenance and operation of AWE's water and waste water networks including upgrades to its existing capability. The services required will consist of: * Managing, maintaining and operating AWE's water networks in line with AWE site licence conditions, statutory legislation, regulations, and approved codes of practice (ACOPs) * Upgrade and optimise the water networks through the delivery of an agreed programme with AWE issued via a task order process * 24/7/365 response to maintain the availability of networks for AWE Operations and meet the requirements of AWE's business resilience plans * Provision other repairs/works as necessary to keep infrastructure operational in accordance with agreed KPIs * Provision of project resource, as required, to deliver the above, operating with AWE working practices and meeting legislative and regulatory requirements * Provision of sampling and analysis capabilities including access to UKAS approved laboratories to meet regulatory compliance * Manage, maintain and operate all equipment, supplies, spares and vehicles as is necessary to conduct the contract scope * Understand and meet evolving regulatory requirements to provide compliant water services in line with the private drinking water regulations. In delivering the above, AWE is seeking the expertise of its chosen supplier to bring the necessary people, capability and technology to improve it's water networks and a supplier that can adapt to an evolving landscape as the network of buildings within the AWE site footprint changes during the contract term. "Please register your interest in this procurement by emailing AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk. On registration of interest, Bidders will be initially asked to complete an NDA and Security Assurance Questionnaire. On successful conclusion of these documents, Bidders will be invited to a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ) stage with a deadline of 7th October 2024." Additional information: AWE is seeking a single supplier to manage, maintain, operate and upgrade its water networks. In seeking bids, AWE requires the supplier to be able to meet all AWE requirements either directly or through the support of nominated sub-contractors. To deliver a compliant bid, AWE requires that: * at least 80% of resources requiring Developed Vetting (DV) to be obtained by the Contract Commencement Date and the remainder within 26 weeks of Contract Award * all non-DV resources will need to be a minimum of Security Cleared (SC) at the time of Contract Commencement * ALL onsite resource will be British Nationals at the time of Contract Commencement * Bidders accept the terms of the AWE Supplier Handbook as located at: https://www.awe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SUPPLIER-HANDBOOK-31.01.24.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54a2cb9c-a194-476d-84e0-f619b9acb21a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £121,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AWE PLC |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MITIE WASTE & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31161400 - Primary water systems
- 39370000 - Water installations
- 42912300 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water
- 44161200 - Water mains
- 45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines
- 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
- 45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work
- 45232430 - Water-treatment work
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 45252120 - Water-treatment plant construction work
- 45252126 - Drinking-water treatment plant construction work
- 45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
- 45332200 - Water plumbing work
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 90733400 - Surface water treatment services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54a2cb9c-a194-476d-84e0-f619b9acb21a
- 22 Aug 2024 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f72cc4f-299e-42bb-825f-674af83ebd59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54a2cb9c-a194-476d-84e0-f619b9acb21a
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f72cc4f-299e-42bb-825f-674af83ebd59
  22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.awe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SUPPLIER-HANDBOOK-31.01.24.pdf

## Provenance

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