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title: "Water Utilities"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Water Utilities

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86f13625-8812-4900-9c89-b552a6c2c169

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for its "Water Utilities" contract, operating under the industry category of water distribution and related services, with an additional classification in meter reading services. This contract, initiated through a tender and awarded, covers the provision of retail water supply and wastewater services throughout the Council's estate in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, employing a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service RM6306 Framework. The original tender period concluded on 27th July 2025, with the contract set to run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, offering a substantial contract value of £1,958,000.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that are equipped to provide water distribution and ancillary services. Companies interested in expanding their operations in the public sector can benefit from the established framework agreement structure, which allows for a streamlined entry into the market. The awarded supplier is Scottish Water Business Stream, indicating that both large-scale and niche service providers have the potential to successfully compete for such opportunities in future procurements with Essex County Council. As public service contracts like these are fundamental for community infrastructure, businesses in the related sectors are encouraged to prepare for similar upcoming tenders offered by local government authorities.

## Notice

Essex County Council has awarded a contract following a further competition conducted under the Crown Commercial Service RM6306 Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services 3 Framework. The contract is for the provision of retail water supply and wastewater (sewerage) services, including associated ancillary services, across the Council's estate. This notice serves as formal notification of the contract award resulting from this procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3506b9-bcf1-4d8c-918c-53b1c3046fe4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,958,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,958,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM2 0PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 65500000 - Meter reading service

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3506b9-bcf1-4d8c-918c-53b1c3046fe4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3506b9-bcf1-4d8c-918c-53b1c3046fe4
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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