--- title: "Section 81 - Manhole Covers - Market Engagement Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ead" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067ead" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067ead.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067ead.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-04-09" --- # Section 81 - Manhole Covers - Market Engagement Notice Buyer: SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ead [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067ead) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067ead.json) ## Summary Southern Water Services Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Section 81 - Manhole Covers - Market Engagement Notice," focusing on the management of manhole covers and frames across Mainland and Isle of Wight. The procurement is categorised under the goods industry with a special emphasis on utilities and is currently in the planning stage. The main procurement category is within the utilities sector for manhole covers and frames. Businesses interested should note the engagement stage is scheduled to conclude on 1st July 2026. The contract period for successful suppliers will commence on 1st April 2027 and potentially extend until 31st March 2035, including possibilities for renewal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in highway infrastructure management, particularly those with expertise in the New Roads and Streetworks Act (1991) and the Traffic Management Act (2004). Companies adept in lifecycle management of utility covers and frames will find this tender well-suited for growth. The process is open to small and medium enterprises, encouraging broad participation. Suppliers will be responsible for comprehensive activities such as conducting onsite inspections, validating claims, and integrating findings into Southern Water's internal systems, providing a substantial opportunity for business expansion in the utility services market. ## Notice SW is seeking a supplying partner that can manage the full lifecycle management of Section 81 manhole cover covers and frames notifications across the Mainland and Isle of Wight. This includes receiving and processing reports from DfT Street Manager and other channels, extracting key details, and creating the necessary work orders and inspection activities within internal systems. The supplier will be responsible for conducting onsite surveys to confirm ownership, assess condition, gather photographic and video evidence, determine the validity of Section 81 claims, and record accurate location data. A detailed knowledge of New Roads and Streetworks Act (1991) and Traffic Management Act (2004) is essential, as well as a proven track record in managing Utility covers and frames in the Highway. ### Planning Information Please not this is not a call for competition Note: If you are already registered on Southern Water's sourcing portal please go straight to Step 2 below If you are unregistered please follow the instructions below to register 1. Register your company on the Jaggaer sourcing portal (this is required only once) To register or log in please go to - https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Select the "Login or register to participate" link above and click the "Register Now" link on the home page Accept the terms and conditions and click "Next" Enter your correct business and user details Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Respond to the PQQ/ITT when released Login to the portal with your username/password Click the PQQs open to all suppliers or ITTs open to all suppliers' link. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032252-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | WORTHING | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN13 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Worthing | | Electoral ward | Northbrook | | Westminster constituency | Worthing West | | Delivery location | TLJ34 Isle of Wight | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44423730 - Manhole frames - 44423740 - Manhole covers ## Release History - 9 Apr 2026 at 10:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032252-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032252-2026 9th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.southernwater.co.uk - https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - 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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