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title: "Early Market Engagement (EME) for Ministry of Defence replacement of Aquatrine Private Finance Initiatives (PFI)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038d45"
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# Early Market Engagement (EME) for Ministry of Defence replacement of Aquatrine Private Finance Initiatives (PFI)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038d45

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning to replace the Aquatrine Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) for water and wastewater services. This procurement process involves developing a new Defence water and wastewater policy and strategy to support the exit and reprovisioning planning for the existing Aquatrine PFIs, which are set to expire from 2028 onwards. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) will engage in wide-ranging industry sessions in early 2023 to invite interested parties for an Early Market Engagement (EME) exercise. Businesses in the water distribution and related services sector are encouraged to register their interest for potential opportunities.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies involved in water distribution, sewage services, and environmental management. The Ministry of Defence seeks innovative solutions and insights from suppliers to inform its future requirements and commercial activities. Companies interested in participating can engage in Early Market Engagement activities by registering their interest with DIODCT-PFIRP@mod.gov.uk. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and its commercial partner, Advanced Demand Side Management (ADSM), aim to develop procurement options and analyse investments critical to the Aquatrine PFI Replacement project, shaping the future of water and wastewater service delivery across the UK.

## Notice

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) needs a new Defence water and wastewater policy and implementation strategy to support the exit and reprovisioning planning for the Aquatrine Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts. The Aquatrine PFIs are due to expire from 2028 onwards. Before Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) begins the procurement process to replace this contract it is developing a new Defence Water and Wastewater Policy and Implementation Strategy to support the exit and reprovisioning planning for the Aquatrine PFI contracts. This policy will be developed following an assessment of whether MOD retains ownership of its current water, wastewater and sewage services through its private network or seeks to change service delivery, through transfer or adoption of assets, across GB, to statutory providers. Or a combination of both.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DIO will be carrying out wide-ranging engagement with Industry. In collaboration with ADSM, Industry engagement sessions will take place from early 2023 to invite interested parties to participate in Early Market Engagement (EME) activities including Industry Days and Bi-lateral discussions. DIO would welcome insight into market possibilities and potential innovative solutions. We would like to gain a better understanding of the Market, it's Suppliers and the role of SMEs, the feasibility of commercial models, the application of Social Value and to gather intelligence from providers which may influence and inform the development of future requirements and associated commercial activity. Companies and Organisations who can contribute to this Early Market Engagement exercise are invited to register their interest by contacting DIODCT-PFIRP@mod.gov.uk no later than Fri 20 Jan 23 providing the following details Name of Company/Organisation Point of Contact and contact details Mandate/purpose of Company/Organisation Reason for Interest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035322-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 41 - Collected and purified water
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 41100000 - Natural water
- 41110000 - Drinking water
- 41120000 - Non-drinking water
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers
- 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 65110000 - Water distribution
- 65111000 - Drinking-water distribution
- 65120000 - Operation of a water-purification plant
- 65121000 - Water demineralisation services
- 65122000 - Water desalination services
- 65123000 - Water softening services
- 65130000 - Operation of water supplies
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 75221000 - Military defence services
- 75222000 - Civil defence services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90410000 - Sewage removal services
- 90420000 - Sewage treatment services
- 90430000 - Sewage disposal services
- 90440000 - Treatment services of cesspools
- 90450000 - Treatment services of septic tanks
- 90460000 - Cesspool or septic tank emptying services
- 90470000 - Sewer cleaning services
- 90480000 - Sewerage management services
- 90481000 - Operation of a sewage plant
- 90490000 - Sewer survey and sewage treatment consultancy services
- 90491000 - Sewer survey services
- 90492000 - Sewage treatment consultancy services
- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution
- 90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services
- 90733200 - Surface water pollution rehabilitation services
- 90733300 - Surface water pollution protection services
- 90733400 - Surface water treatment services
- 90733500 - Surface water pollution drainage services
- 90733600 - Transboundary water pollution management or control services
- 90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services
- 90733800 - Groundwater pollution drainage services
- 90733900 - Groundwater pollution treatment or rehabilitation

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2022 at 10:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035322-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.mod.uk/dio/

## Provenance

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