---
title: "Provision of Water and Wastewater Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05129f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05129f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-14"
---

# Provision of Water and Wastewater Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05129f

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of water and wastewater services, with the procurement categorised under services within the water distribution industry. The council aims to serve Lancashire County and its schools, ensuring an efficient customer-facing service that connects with the regional water wholesaler. This planned contract will initially run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with the potential for renewal until 2030. Interested parties should note that future notices are anticipated by 1st November 2025, and the contract's estimated gross value stands at £29,424,000. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses located in or serving the UKD4 region, particularly those specialising in utility services.

Businesses equipped to handle water retail services and customer management functions will find substantial growth opportunities via this tender. Companies proficient in billing, meter reading, payment handling, and overall customer services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Lancashire County Council's requirement involves extensive collaboration, offering potential for businesses with strategic partnerships or experience with local government authorities. This tender could also be appealing for firms with a track record in delivering public sector projects and those with insights into the nuances of working within the sub-central government framework.

## Notice

Provision of water retail services for Lancashire County Council and Lancashire schools. The services cover all the customer facing services and act as a link to the regions water wholesaler. Services include billing, handling payments, reading meters, and customer services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021069-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,520,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Vauxhall |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 08:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021069-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021069-2025
  14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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