--- title: "Major Projects Framework AMP8/9" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055934" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055934" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055934.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055934.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED" published: "2025-09-19" --- # Major Projects Framework AMP8/9 Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055934 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055934) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055934.json) ## Summary Thames Water Utilities Limited has initiated the tender stage of their Major Projects Framework AMP8/9, aiming to undertake significant capital projects across their operational regions. This competitive tender is open to applications until 15th October 2025, with an enquiry period closing on 6th October 2025. The framework focuses on major construction and civil engineering works, classified under the CPV code 45200000, with a contract value of up to £5 billion GBP. The procurement process is conducted through a selective method using a competitive flexible procedure. This initiative is intended to establish long-term partnerships, decrease unnecessary bidding, and broadly advance the utility’s infrastructure. The award period is set to conclude by 17th March 2026, and the contract period is expected to start on 31st March 2026, potentially extending until 2035. This procurement tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses within the civil engineering and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies with proven capabilities in efficient project delivery, health and safety, environmental sustainability, and innovative supply chain management will find themselves well-positioned to compete. This tender not only offers substantial contract values but also the potential for ongoing collaboration with Thames Water, fostering business growth through long-term commitments and reputational enhancement from working with a prominent utility provider. The procurement process, structured to form up to eight framework agreements, allows businesses to leverage their expertise and align closely with Thames Water’s strategic objectives, presenting a significant growth avenue for capable entities. ## Notice Thames Water are launching a significant programme of major capital projects as part of our AMP8/9 investment period. The Framework will cover major works and asset upgrades across Thames Water's operational regions, with a focus on fostering long-term partnerships and reducing unnecessary bidding efforts. Contracts awarded under this Framework will include works, goods, and services essential to AMP8 delivery, with potential to extend into AMP9 based on performance. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The right to extend the term of the framework as set out above. Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 7 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 9 years, 3 months and 20 days. ### Planning Information We invite interested parties to participate in our preliminary market engagement for the AMP8/9 major projects Framework. We have made a detailed Head of Terms and project list available via our secure data room. An introductory webinar will be held on 16th July 2025 to explain the programme, guide access to the data room, and address high-level queries. The registration window will remain open from the engagement date of publication until the close of this market engagement period in mid-September 2025. Interested contractors may register and access the data room at any point during this period. To access the data room, please complete the form by clicking the following link; https://forms.office.com/e/8tWiii5Lyi. Please contact procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk with any queries. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058213-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 19 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work ## Release History - 19 Sep 2025 at 14:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058213-2025 - 3 Sep 2025 at 08:51 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053394-2025 - 4 Jul 2025 at 13:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037464-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058213-2025 19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053394-2025 3rd September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037464-2025 4th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/8tWiii5Lyi - https://forms.office.com/e/QqS4vns17u - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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