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title: "International Supplier Market Engagement"
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# International Supplier Market Engagement

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e05b3443-596b-4489-9570-8502422cbd17

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "International Supplier Market Engagement" was initiated by Ofwat, a regulatory authority for the water sector in England, with its headquarters located in Birmingham. The procurement relates to technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, specifically in analysing the international supply chain for operations and maintenance in the water infrastructure sector. The process is guided through a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract is targeted for delivery in multiple regions, including the West Midlands and London in the UK, as well as several European countries such as Spain, Austria, and Germany. The procurement stage is at award, with the award dated 30th April 2026 and published on 6th May 2026. The contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses aiming to engage with the UK water infrastructure sector, specifically those that can provide expertise in international supply chains. Companies with strong capabilities in technical consultancy and market engagement in operations and maintenance would benefit from competing. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, enhancing their potential to collaborate internationally and expand their reach. With a contract value of £35,000, excluding VAT, it offers a financial incentive for participation, especially for those involved in water summit activities and strategic consulting in the specified regions.

## Notice

The overall objective is to conduct analysis of the international supply chain in the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) space via discussions with the supplier and direct engagement at the Global Water Summit in May 2026, 18 - 20 May 2026, Madrid, Spain. We will understand whether parties are interested in the Major Water Infrastructure Programme, finalise our future engagement strategy and present to companies on findings from the DPC/SIPR O&M Risk Study (DPC and SIPR OM Risk Study - Final Presentation.pptx carried out in January 2025. Scope Phase 1 o Issue an email to the Major Projects Team outlining market assessment of the main international players likely to be interested in the UK market in four capability areas. o Support the Major Projects Team in planning for Global Water Summit in at least one face to face meeting at Ofwat's London office. o Attend the Global Water Summit alongside Major Projects Team colleagues to engage with as many of those organisations as we can in the two days of the summit. Any costs or expenses arising from the Supplier's attendance at the Global Water Summit shall not be reimbursed, irrespective of whether such attendance is required. o Following the summit make headline recommendations in a short PowerPoint report to the Major Projects Team to support development of a future engagement strategy. Phase 2 o Updated PowerPoint slides for external use explaining output of previous O&M work. * Update the slides to provide improved wording, definitions and graphics. * Share and finalise with Major Projects Team to include all key relevant comments from Ofwat. * Present at a one-hour long meeting with chosen Water. Companies to illustrate the Ofwat policy in the light of global delivery experience at an Ofwat office to be confirmed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0b80fd-5f12-42c8-9bf2-8333f798530f |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0b80fd-5f12-42c8-9bf2-8333f798530f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0b80fd-5f12-42c8-9bf2-8333f798530f
  6th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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