--- title: "Design and Supply of Two Sludge Drying Units" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058343" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058343" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058343.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058343.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED" published: "2025-12-16" --- # Design and Supply of Two Sludge Drying Units Buyer: SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058343 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058343) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058343.json) ## Summary Severn Trent Water Limited is seeking bids for the design and supply of two sludge drying units, with a procurement process currently in the tender stage. This opportunity, classified under sludge-handling and sludge-drier installation, carries an estimated value of £18,000,000 and involves sites across various regions in the United Kingdom. The open procurement method features a competitive flexible procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 6 January 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to potentially progress to submitting a proposal through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Following clarification meetings and supplier presentations, the procurement will conclude with a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) invitation prior to awards being announced by 30 April 2026. This tender offers substantial growth prospects for suppliers specialising in sludge-handling equipment and installation. The competitive multi-stage nature of the procurement allows businesses to showcase their technical proficiency and commercial viability, with scoring criteria focusing heavily on these aspects along with pricing and sustainability considerations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this framework particularly appealing due to the suitability provisions included. Participating suppliers have the chance to engage in negotiation meetings, providing an avenue for presenting innovative solutions and potentially influencing contract terms. This is an opportunity for companies to establish or deepen relationships with a major utility provider in the UK, enhancing their portfolio within the utilities industry. ## Notice Design and supply of two sludge drying units for deployment at two sites for STW. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The contract includes the following options: Extension of the contract term: The Authority reserves the right to extend the initial contract period for an initial period of four (4) years, consistent with the maximum standard duration allowed under the Procurement Act 2023. Additional call-off orders under the framework: The Authority may place additional call-off orders during the validity of the framework agreement, within the scope and value limits set out in the procurement documents. Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial period of four (4) years, consistent with the maximum standard duration allowed under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract may be extended once or multiple times, up to a total maximum duration of four (4) years, in line with the enhanced flexibility permitted under the new Act. ### Planning Information Potential suppliers are invited to review the updated questionnaire (please see link below) and provide responses. Responses will be used for strategic planning only and will not form part of any future evaluation: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mR5c4eN7XEmXjuynuOqfMV1-_VOj1pRDk5coRqdQIp9UNUQ1RDZQQ0hVNFdRQjdSRVJRS0NZODhINC4u Please submit your completed questionnaire by Wednesday 12th November 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083323-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 12 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000,000 | | Lots value | £18,000,000 | | 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 | SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34951200 - Sludge-handling equipment - 34951300 - Sludge-drier installation ## Release History - 16 Dec 2025 at 12:25 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083323-2025 - 1 Dec 2025 at 10:18 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078366-2025 - 27 Nov 2025 at 15:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077750-2025 - 5 Nov 2025 at 16:19 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071386-2025 - 7 Aug 2025 at 11:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046861-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083323-2025 16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078366-2025 1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077750-2025 27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071386-2025 5th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046861-2025 7th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23599907 - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23599907IfyouareunabletoaccesstheDiscoveryPosting,pleasecontactRicardo.costa@severntrent.co.ukandprovidethefollowing:-SAPBusinessNetworkUserID-FirstandLastName-PhoneNumber-BusinessEmailAddress-Location-OrganisationName - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mR5c4eN7XEmXjuynuOqfMV1-_VOj1pRDk5coRqdQIp9UNUQ1RDZQQ0hVNFdRQjdSRVJRS0NZODhINC4u - 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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