--- title: "Thames Water Laboratory Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0451cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0451cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0451cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0451cb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED" published: "2024-04-12" --- # Thames Water Laboratory Market Engagement Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0451cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0451cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0451cb.json) ## Summary Thames Water Utilities Limited has initiated a tender titled "Thames Water Laboratory Market Engagement" in the works category, concerning the construction of a laboratory building. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a tender period ending on 10th May 2024. This initiative aims to replace the existing laboratory facility within the next asset management period (AMP) spanning 2025-2030, to enhance operational resilience, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Suppliers interested in delivering a new laboratory capability for Thames Water must engage through the IASTA Smartsource platform. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and laboratory services industries to participate in the development of a cutting-edge laboratory facility for Thames Water. Companies with expertise in laboratory building construction, UKAS accreditation, and operational resilience are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could provide businesses with a chance to contribute to essential services delivery, operational insights, and regulatory compliance for Thames Water. Suppliers should consider submitting their responses through IASTA Smartsource before the tender period ends on 10th May 2024. ## Notice The laboratory at Thames Water is critical for meeting our regulatory and operational requirements. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including the provision of assurance for the services we deliver to our customers, the community and the environment, all while maintaining UKAS accreditation. The Thames Water laboratory analyses over half a million samples and generates almost three million results per annum. The current laboratory facility is approaching the end of its service life and Thames Water are considering a replacement within the next asset management period (AMP), which spans 2025-2030. Combined with a growing demand for laboratory services, operational insights and regulatory requirements there is a generational opportunity to establish a centre of excellence for a future laboratory capability, integrating cutting-edge systems, skilled personnel, and streamlined processes. This initiative aims to fortify our operational resilience, enhance efficiency, and sustain the delivery of life's essential service. Thames Water is currently considering a range of options for the delivery of a new capability. These range from full ownership and operational responsibilities, to leasing and operating a facility. At present, Thames Water does not envisage a fully outsourced model but are open to understand what opportunities exist across the spectrum of potential delivery models. This Market Engagement is to help inform options for supply chain delivery of services to deliver a new laboratory capability for Thames Water. Please see Section VI.3 Additional Information for access to the supplier information pack and process for submitting your responses through IASTA Smartsource. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The PIN notice is related to market engagement, please see additional information section for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011960-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 12 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 | | Future notice date | 20 Oct 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 | 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work ## Release History - 12 Apr 2024 at 10:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011960-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.thameswater.co.uk - https://www.thameswater.co.uk/about-us/our-suppliers/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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