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title: "Ductile Iron Covers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be4e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED"
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# Ductile Iron Covers

Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be4e

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## Summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is conducting a public procurement for the supply of Ductile Iron Manhole Covers, which includes valve boxes, B125 rated covers, D400 sewer access covers, and larger D400 & E600 covers, along with associated bedding mortars. The procurement process is under the "tender" stage, with the recent tender notice dated 25th November 2024. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the water industry with delivery regions across the whole Thames Water region, which includes UKI and UKJ areas. The procurement method adopted is a selective, negotiated procedure with prior competition call. Businesses interested in this opportunity needed to submit their pre-qualification questionnaire responses by 13th December 2024.

This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for suppliers specialising in manufacturing or supplying iron covers and associated infrastructure products. The estimated value of the contract is £16,800,000, with the opportunity for businesses to secure up to three lots, each offered with a potential contract duration of eight years. Companies with experience in supplying construction and utility products would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate competitiveness in the supply chain and financial stability as demanded in the selection criteria. This contract could significantly contribute to business growth by securing a long-term partnership with a major water utility company in the UK.

## Notice

This tender is for the Supply of Ductile Iron Manhole Covers. This includes; valve boxes, B125 rated covers, D400 sewer access covers, D400 and E600 double and triple covers, as well as a range of bedding mortars to be supplied alongside the cover and frame.

### Lot Information

Small covers and B125 rated covers

This lot covers our supply of small covers and B125 Rated covers, and bedding mortars. This includes Small Covers such as valve boxes and Fire Hydrant Covers, as well as the larger covers that go in low-load areas (footpaths).

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years, with flexible Options to extend up to a max of 8 years.

D400 Single Covers

This lot covers our supply of D400 single cover, and bedding mortars. These are often known as 'Sewer Access Covers' these are the 600mm and 675mm square covers that go in highways.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years, with flexible Options to extend up to a max of 8 years.

D400 & E600 Double and Triple Covers

This lot covers our supply of the larger D400 and E600 double and triple covers, and bedding mortars.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years, with flexible Options to extend up to a max of 8 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062728-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3-8 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,800,000 |
| Lots value | £16,480,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WREKIN PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44423740 - Manhole covers

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062728-2025
- 25 Nov 2024 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037958-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/YCjVcZwts6
- https://thameswater.sharepoint.com/sites/ProcurementSupportCentreBidProcessRepository/FA2088DuctileIronCovers
- https://www.thameswater.co.uk/

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