---
title: "Utilities - Water Retail"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0522c2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Utilities - Water Retail

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0522c2

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has announced a planned procurement process for the "Utilities - Water Retail" contract, aimed at managing the supply of water and wastewater removal across its entire estate, including trade effluent consents where applicable. This service falls under the industry category of water distribution and related services, identified by the CPV code 65100000. The contract is currently in the planning stage, with the targeted contract period starting from 31st October 2025 to 30th October 2027. Key dates include the publication of a future notice by 1st July 2025. The location specified for this contract is within the region of UKJ2, United Kingdom, under the supervision of the public authority - sub-central government, with the University of Sussex acting as the buyer.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in utilities and water management. Companies engaged in or seeking to expand their services in the water distribution sector can benefit from this opportunity by establishing or strengthening partnerships with a major educational institution. As the procurement will likely require robust technical expertise and an understanding of large-scale water management, businesses with a strong track record in these areas might find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this tender could enhance a company's portfolio, expand its service offerings, and increase visibility within the UK public sector market.

## Notice

The Water Retail Contract will cover the supply of water and the removal of wastewater across the entire University estate, including Trade Effluent Consents where applicable. Previously this has been awarded via a framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026399-2025 |
| 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 12:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026399-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026399-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sussex.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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