--- title: "Framework for Reedbed Refurbishment Services Pre Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b946" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b946" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b946.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b946.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED" published: "2026-06-19" --- # Framework for Reedbed Refurbishment Services Pre Market Engagement Buyer: SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b946 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b946) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b946.json) ## Summary Severn Trent Water Limited, operating from Coventry, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement for the refurbishment of reedbed assets within their wastewater treatment portfolio. This initiative, titled "Framework for Reedbed Refurbishment Services Pre Market Engagement," falls under the utilities sector, specifically sewage-treatment plant construction work, and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The current stage involves a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise, which seeks insight into market readiness and capabilities, running until 31st July 2026. The detailed tender notice is anticipated to be published by 1st September 2026, with the contract period commencing on 4th January 2027 and concluding on 3rd January 2030. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sewage-treatment plant construction, particularly those capable of providing reedbed refurbishment services, including desludging, media replacement, and replanting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), have a viable chance to compete within this framework. The structure of the procurement allows for call-off contracts via direct award or mini-competition, offering flexibility and scalability for companies that can deliver efficient, repeatable solutions across multiple sites, aligning with Severn Trent Water’s environmental and regulatory objectives. Participants in the market engagement phase will have the opportunity to shape the procurement process and establish a foothold within a substantial asset base requiring refurbishment. ## Notice Severn Trent Water Limited (STW) intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the refurbishment of reedbed assets across its wastewater treatment portfolio. The framework will support both planned and reactive interventions to restore treatment performance, extend asset life, and contribute to environmental and regulatory objectives. STW is seeking to understand market appetite and capability in advance of finalising the procurement strategy. The scope and structure of the framework may therefore be refined following this engagement. STW intends to establish a framework agreement for the delivery of reedbed refurbishment works. The scope of services is expected to include, but is not limited to: Reedbed refurbishment works, including desludging, media replacement, and replanting Associated civil, mechanical, and hydraulic works Site-specific technical assessment and development where required to support delivery Adaptation of standardised designs to suit site conditions Provision of efficient and repeatable delivery solutions across multiple sites Optional maintenance and performance optimisation services (subject to confirmation) STW will typically provide standardised designs and technical specifications. Suppliers will be expected to adapt these designs where necessary and ensure successful delivery and performance outcomes. Approximately 60 reedbeds are anticipated to require refurbishment within the first two years, with a wider asset base of approximately 700 reedbeds across the portfolio. The framework will support both planned programmes and reactive requirements. STW is undertaking this procurement to establish a flexible, multi-supplier framework capable of delivering reedbed refurbishment works at scale across its asset base. STW is particularly interested in understanding how suppliers can support efficient, repeatable delivery and consistent performance outcomes. The scope and structure of the framework may be refined following this notice and subsequent market engagement. Call-off contracts under the framework may be awarded via direct award and/or mini-competition. ### Planning Information This Preliminary Market Engagement is for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to undertake a procurement process. Participation in this exercise is entirely optional and will not be taken into account in any future procurement evaluation process. Information gathered through this exercise will be used to inform STW's understanding of the market and to support the development of a potential future procurement approach and specification. STW reserves the right to contact respondents to seek clarification or further information in relation to their responses and may invite selected suppliers to participate in follow-up discussions. Organisations interested in participating are invited to complete the questionnaire available at the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/0MYZw5yzh4 The initial market engagement period will run until 31st July 2026. However, early responses are encouraged. STW reserves the right to amend or withdraw this exercise at any time. The estimated contract dates are indicative only and may change when the tender notice will be released. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058148-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 | | 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 | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45252100 - Sewage-treatment plant construction work ## Release History - 19 Jun 2026 at 13:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058148-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058148-2026 19th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.severntrent.com - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/0MYZw5yzh4 - 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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