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title: "Defence Water Services Programme Scotland - UK1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0677f8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Defence Water Services Programme Scotland - UK1

Buyer: DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0677f8

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## Summary

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), a central government public authority, is in the planning stages of a procurement process for the Defence Water Services Programme in Scotland. The initiative aims to address the upcoming expiry of the Aquatrine PFI by securing water and wastewater services alongside the operation and maintenance of the MoD's private water network. This notice is part of the initial planning stage and highlights the programme set for implementation post-2030 with the contract period spanning from 23 March 2030 to 22 March 2037, potentially extending to 2040. Classified under the services category, the programme entails substantial investment valued at £250 million GBP, which underscores its significance within the Scottish region (UKM). Potential business stakeholders can anticipate further tender details by 30 September 2026.

This upcoming tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in water distribution, repair and maintenance of water meters and firefighting equipment, drainage works, laboratory services, and building and facilities management. The scale and longevity of the project suggest that firms with experience in large-scale infrastructure maintenance and service provision could find significant growth prospects by aligning with the DIO. Additionally, the planned renewal options provide businesses with the potential for sustained engagement beyond the initial contract period. Organisations adept in dealing with public sector projects and operations spanning multiple years could find the opportunity particularly compelling.

## Notice

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), is considering options to secure the provision of Water and Wastewater services and the operation and maintenance of MOD's Private Water Network in Scotland upon the expiry of the Aquatrine PFI in 2030. The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the DIO contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice if the opportunity progresses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029171-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2030 - 22 Mar 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 44163112 - Drainage system
- 44482200 - Fire hydrants
- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works
- 50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 65110000 - Water distribution
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 13:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029171-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029171-2026
  30th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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