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title: "Scaffolding Tender (Southern Water)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec05"
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buyer: "SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Scaffolding Tender (Southern Water)

Buyer: SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec05

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## Summary

The public procurement process for scaffolding services initiated by Southern Water Services Limited has recently reached the award stage, following an open competitive procedure. This tender is structured into three geographical lot locations: Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire & Isle of Wight, with their respective contracts valued at GBP24 million, GBP14.4 million, and GBP14.4 million. Award notifications were published on 17 March 2026, with performance scheduled to commence on 1 July 2026. The tender involves the design, supply, erection, installation, inspection, hiring, and removal of scaffolding, including compliance management with health and safety regulations across various regions. The procurement is governed by legal frameworks such as the UKPGA 2023/54 and aims at providing services 24/7, addressing both planned and reactive scaffolding needs.

Tone Scaffolding Services Limited and Formula Scaffolding Ltd, both small to medium enterprises, have been selected as suppliers across different lots, presenting substantial business growth opportunities for similar enterprises that specialise in scaffolding design and erection. The framework agreement allows maximum participation for up to three suppliers, promoting diversity and resilience in Southern Water's supply chain. The procurement encourages participation by companies capable of delivering innovative scaffolding solutions and those experienced with utility sector requirements. With extension options available up to four more years, businesses involved have the prospect to secure long-term contracts within Southern Water’s regional service areas, thereby fostering sustainable growth and collaboration.

## Notice

The nature of the work required is to design, supply, erect, install, inspect, hire, remove, adopt, manage compliance, manage H&S regs (but not limited to) of all scaffolding requirements for Southern Water. Either as planned work or on a reactive basis, both within normal working hours (08:00-16:00) and outside of these hours, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This can include for third party contractors who will be able to engage with the Framework Scaffolding Suppliers on a one-to-one basis as if they were Southern Water employees. Full details of Southern Water's requirements are set out in the specification. This procurement is set out in 3 lots by regional location. Lot 1 Kent Primary Supplier Lot 2 Sussex Primary Supplier Lot 3 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Supplier Tenderers are only permitted to submit a maximum of two (2) bids across all lots in accordance with the lotting structure set out in the Information & Instruction to Tenderers ("IITT") document. Acting as a secondary or tertiary supplier as detailed in Table 1 may be a rare occurrence but must be able to deliver services in the areas should that requirement arise. This limitation is in place to ensure that Southern Water maintains a suitable level of resilience within its supply chain, reducing dependency on a limited number of suppliers and promoting diversity in service provision. Any tenderer submitting more than two bids across Lots 1-3 will have only the first two bids received (based on submission timestamp) evaluated. Any additional bids beyond this limit will be disregarded and not considered for evaluation.

### Lot Information

Kent Primary Supplier

All services relating to scaffolding erection & management in the Southern Water region including the design, supply, erect, install, dismantle, delivery, hire, inspections & adoption all in accordance with all H&S regulations and specifications. All services listed in the above scope overview, Schedule 1 Specification and framework contract Able to deliver scaffolding services in all Southern Water regions (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire + Isle of Wight) 1. Act as a primary supplier for all scaffolding requirements for the Southern Water Kent region. 2. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water East Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement. 3. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water West Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex & Primary Supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight cannot deliver a requirement. 4. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water Hampshire & Isle of Wight region when the Primary supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight & Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement.

Renewal: Option to extend up to a further 4 years.

Sussex Primary Supplier

All services relating to scaffolding erection & management in the Southern Water region including the design, supply, erect, install, dismantle, delivery, hire, inspections & adoption all in accordance with all H&S regulations and specifications. All services listed in the above scope overview, Schedule 1 Specification and framework contract Able to deliver scaffolding services in all Southern Water regions (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire + Isle of Wight) 1. Act as a primary supplier for all scaffolding requirements for the Southern Water Sussex region. 2. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water Kent region when the Primary supplier for Kent cannot deliver a requirement. 3. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water Hampshire & Isle of Wight region when the Primary supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight cannot deliver a requirement.

Renewal: Option to extend up to a further 4 years.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Supplier

All services relating to scaffolding erection & management in the Southern Water region including the design, supply, erect, install, dismantle, delivery, hire, inspections & adoption all in accordance with all H&S regulations and specifications. All services listed in the above scope overview, Schedule 1 Specification and framework contract Able to deliver scaffolding services in all Southern Water regions (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire + Isle of Wight) 1. Act as a primary supplier for all scaffolding requirements for the Southern Water Hampshire & Isle of Wight region. 2. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water West Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement. 3. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water East Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex & Primary Supplier for Kent cannot deliver a requirement. 4. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water Kent region when the Primary supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight & Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement.

Renewal: Option to extend up to a further 4 years.

### Planning Information

3rd March 2025 - Engagement event was held at the Southern Water Falmer Office with suppliers that registered interest in the tender after being notified by the PIN & registering interest on the jaggaer sourcing platform. The tender process was outlined to enable all interested parties to understand the expectations of them throughout the procurement activity & adress any questions they may have.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023867-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000,000 |
| Lots value | £44,000,000 |
| Awards value | £38,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN13 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Northbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FORMULA SCAFFOLDING; TONE SCAFFOLDING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44212310 - Scaffolding
- 44212317 - Scaffolding structures

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 10:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023867-2026
- 1 Oct 2025 at 12:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061333-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 11:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008932-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023867-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061333-2025
  1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008932-2025
  12th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southernwater.co.uk
- https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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