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title: "No Dig Leak Repair - Innovation project opportunity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038dc2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED"
published: "2022-12-15"
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# No Dig Leak Repair - Innovation project opportunity

Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038dc2

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED involves a planned tender titled "No Dig Leak Repair - Innovation project opportunity" in the services category of pipeline-inspection services. The initiative aims to develop a 'no dig pipe leak repair technology' with potential for wider adoption in the UK Water Sector. The deadline for tender submissions is set for January 16, 2023. The completion will be an opportunity for interested delivery partners to monetize a solution to a prevalent issue in the water industry, providing the chance to collaborate with Thames Water in developing and tailoring the solution for the sector.

This planned tender by THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED presents a unique opportunity for businesses specializing in pipeline machinery, water mains, pipeline pigs, and related sectors to engage in the innovation procurement process. The project facilitates market engagement for the development of a novel leak repair technology with potential for substantial industry impact. Interested organisations can access detailed information via the IASTA Smartsource portal to participate in this forward-looking initiative that addresses a critical challenge facing the UK water sector.

## Notice

Thames Water, in partnership with the other UK water companies and Ofwat, are looking to develop an innovative 'no dig pipe leak repair technology' to fix leaking pipes without the need to dig a hole Thames Water endeavour to engage an interested delivery partner(s) to develop their initial idea through to designing and building a conceptual model and prototype for potential wider adoption of the technology in the UK Water Sector. Solving this problem will present the successful organisation with an opportunity to monetise a solution to a problem costing the UK and international water companies millions of pounds each year as well the cost and disruption of road works. The solution can be tested with the active participation, cooperation and expertise of Thames Water on existing assets and funding will also be provided to develop and tailor the solution to the water industry.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN notice is related to market engagement, for the development of a no dig leak repair technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035506-2022 |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 42997000 - Pipeline machinery
- 44161200 - Water mains
- 44161700 - Pipeline pigs
- 44161710 - Pig launchers
- 44161720 - Pig receivers
- 44161730 - Pig traps
- 44162500 - Drinking-water piping
- 44163100 - Pipes
- 45231110 - Pipelaying construction work
- 45231111 - Pipeline lifting and relaying
- 45231112 - Installation of pipe system
- 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
- 45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work
- 76600000 - Pipeline-inspection services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2022 at 13:33 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035506-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thameswater.co.uk/
- https://www.thameswater.co.uk/about-us/our-suppliers/procurement

## Provenance

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