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title: "Small Civils, Mechanical and Electrical Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065461"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "AFFINITY WATER LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# Small Civils, Mechanical and Electrical Framework

Buyer: AFFINITY WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065461

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## Summary

Affinity Water Limited is currently in the tendering stage for the "Small Civils, Mechanical and Electrical Framework". This initiative is classified under civil engineering works and will cover regions such as Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and parts of the London Boroughs. The procurement aims to maintain and upgrade non-infrastructure assets with a projected investment of £4 million. Key deadlines include expressions of interest, which must be submitted by 17:00 on 26 February 2026, followed by a pre-qualification phase. The planned duration for this framework spans up to four years from 15 June 2026 to 18 June 2029, involving categories such as minor civil repairs, mechanical and electrical installations, and high-voltage asset installation.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering, mechanical, and electrical works to expand their services within the water utility sector. Companies capable of handling complex installations, repairs, and software integration for utility frameworks will find this contract particularly beneficial. With the potential involvement across five Lots, each encompassing critical infrastructure needs, firms with experience in high-voltage systems or automation control will have the chance to showcase their expertise. The project is a gateway for small to medium enterprises to form long-term relationships with Affinity Water, playing a vital role in the enhancement of water supply systems to a large population, ultimately supporting business growth and regional development.

## Notice

C-04329 Small Civils, Mechanical and Electrical Framework - EOI Description and Questions Description: Affinity Water Limited (AW) provides 943 million litres of water each day to a population of more than 3.99 million people in parts of Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, the London Boroughs of Harrow and Hillingdon, parts of the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Ealing and Enfield, the Tendring peninsula in Essex and the Folkestone and Dover areas of Kent. Affinity Water has a programme to maintain, upgrade and refurbish existing Non-Infrastructure assets. Subject to regulatory approval the programme investment over the period is projected to be PS4 million (incl VAT). The nature of work mix is for planning, design, procurement, build and commissioning non-infrastructure works and will be divided into 5 Lots as described below: Lot 1 - Minor Civil - Repair, maintenance and installation of new civil Engineering assets and pipework. Lot 2 - Minor Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) - Cabling and installation of new assets, Lot 3 - Motor Control Centre (MCC) - Repairs and modifications of existing mechanical and electrical assets including MCC assets, Lot 4 - High Voltage (HV) - Installation of new HV assets, (excluding telemetry, software modifications to existing HV assets). Lot 5 - Integration, control and automation (ICA) - Design, installation, testing and commissioning of ICA software to include SCADA systems and associated hardware to include user interface and communication links. This framework duration will be for a maximum of up to 4 years. Affinity Water is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers in order to pre-qualify a list of suitably qualified providers with whom to tender for this framework. In order to be a part of this tender process please: 1. Email capitalprojects@affinitywater.co.uk to confirm that your company is interested in tendering for his framework, referencing C-04329 Small Civils, Mechanical and Electrical Framework and your company name. 2. Register on our e-procurement portal In-Tend, details of how to register will be provided via email once the above step 1 has been completed. Please Note: Expression of interest for this opportunity will close at 17:00 on 26 February 2026. Pre-Qualification documents will not be issued until after this closing date and will only be sent to companies who have followed the above requested 2 steps. You will automatically receive these documents in due course - there is no need to chase.

### Lot Information

Minor Civil

Lot 1 - Minor Civil - Repair, maintenance and installation of new civil Engineering assets and pipework.

Minor Mechanical and Electrical (M&E)

Lot 2 - Minor Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) - including Cabling and installation of new assets,

Motor Control Centre (MCC)

Lot 3 - Motor Control Centre (MCC) - Repairs and modifications of existing mechanical and electrical assets including MCC assets

High Voltage (HV)

Lot 4 - High Voltage (HV) - Installation of new HV assets, (excluding telemetry, software modifications to existing HV assets)

Integration, control and automation (ICA)

Lot 5 - Integration, control and automation (ICA) - Design, installation, testing and commissioning of ICA software to include SCADA systems and associated hardware to include user interface and communication links.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013639-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | AFFINITY WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | HATFIELD |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 9EZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield Villages |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
- 42122130 - Water pumps
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45213340 - Construction work for buildings relating to water transport
- 45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines
- 45232100 - Ancillary works for water pipelines
- 45232430 - Water-treatment work
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 45252120 - Water-treatment plant construction work
- 45252126 - Drinking-water treatment plant construction work
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
- 45317100 - Electrical installation work of pumping equipment
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 72212150 - Industrial control software development services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 17:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013639-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/affinitywater
- https://www.affinitywater.co.uk

## Provenance

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