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title: "To purchase the supply of Water"
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# To purchase the supply of Water

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-338182dd-e503-4900-a09f-b618a7081e27

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Lancashire Constabulary, who recently awarded a contract titled "To purchase the supply of Water" in the services category of water operation supplies, classified under CPV code 65130000. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and focused on the supply of water services. The award was completed on 15th September 2025, with the contract period covering 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029. The main address of the procuring entity is located in Preston, England, and the contract's primary location is identified by the postal code PR4 5SB. The procurement, tagged under the award stage, concluded with a contract value of £1,893,348 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the water services industry, especially those capable of providing competitive and innovative solutions. The flexibility to choose a preferred supplier due to deregulation in the water market enables businesses to offer improved customer service and gain efficiencies through potential cost savings. Although the contract has been awarded to BUSINESS STREAM LTD, this market opens a space for large-scale suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities and seek similar opportunities in future calls for tenders. Companies with expertise in managing comprehensive water supply services would be well-suited to pursue such tenders and contribute to an increasingly competitive and innovative water services market in England.

## Notice

The Water Act was introduced in 2014 which saw the deregulation of water, and the overarching aim of the Act was to introduce competition into the water market in England from 2017. As a result of this Act all businesses in England were able to use their preferred suppliers for both water, and waste water supply and services. The benefits of opening the market were: Improved customer service Being able to select one supplier across your site portfolio Opportunity for savings through increased efficiencies and cost discounts Innovation in the water services market Lancashire Constabulary previously used United Utilities (UU) for the supply of water, however; because of the Act the company split in 2017 between UU for residential properties and a newly created company Water Plus whose responsibility was to supply water to commercial businesses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151a6c69-5dce-43d3-98a3-6dc11509181a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,893,348 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,893,348 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUSINESS STREAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65130000 - Operation of water supplies

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151a6c69-5dce-43d3-98a3-6dc11509181a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151a6c69-5dce-43d3-98a3-6dc11509181a
  13th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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