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title: "Utilities - Water Retail"
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# Utilities - Water Retail

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9bd2fb8-cd70-4455-97d6-15e544b9bc34

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for the "Utilities - Water Retail" contract. The contract covers the supply of water and wastewater removal across the university's estate in Brighton, England, including trade effluent consents where necessary. The award stage was reached on 6th January 2026, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £4,660,000, began on 1st November 2025 and will run until 31st October 2027. The industry category is water distribution and related services, with the CPV classification 65100000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the water supply and wastewater management sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial, as the suitability criteria specify a preference for such entities. The awarded contract to Advanced Demand Side Management Limited highlights the potential for SMEs to secure significant and lasting partnerships within public sector frameworks, offering predictability and stability in financial operations over the contract's two-year duration. This procurement is an excellent opportunity for businesses seeking to expand within the public utilities domain.

## Notice

The Water Retail Contract will cover the supply of water and the removal of wastewater across the entire University estate, including Trade Effluent Consents where applicable. This notice links to UK1: Pipeline notice Notice identifier 2025/S 000-026399 Published 23 May 2025, 1:56pm As the contract has been awarded by a framework let under PCR2015, it has not been possible to publish a UK7: Contract details notice for this requirement and hence this Awarded Contract Notice is being published via Contracts Finder

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b27fa9d-1e54-4915-91e9-5408fa3338c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,660,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 18:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b27fa9d-1e54-4915-91e9-5408fa3338c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b27fa9d-1e54-4915-91e9-5408fa3338c4
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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