---
title: "First test in production"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e746"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Severn Trent Water Limited"
published: "2026-08-19"
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# First test in production

Buyer: Severn Trent Water Limited  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e746

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## Summary

Severn Trent Water Limited is seeking soya beans, classified as goods, under a single requirement. The stated purpose is a first production test to check that test suppliers can access a discovery posting through the buyer’s procurement arrangements. Delivery or performance is associated with Severn Trent Water Limited, whose organisation address is in Coventry, England. The requirement is therefore relevant to businesses that supply soya beans rather than service providers, contractors or consultants. The procurement is described as a test, so suppliers should assess the commercial and operational implications carefully before pursuing it. The buyer is Severn Trent Water Limited, a private utility. The procurement is subject to the UK Procurement Act 2023.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers using an open procedure described as a competitive flexible procedure, with an accelerated timetable. The deadline for enquiries and for submitting offers was 20 August 2026 at 05:00 UK time. The evaluation and award decision was due by 17 September 2026 at 00:59 UK time. The contract is planned to run from 1 March 2028 to 28 February 2030. The estimated gross value is £1, including the single requirement. Price is the sole stated evaluation criterion, weighted at 100%. Bids were to be submitted in English. The tender terms state that electronic submission is not allowed, while the submission instructions provide a procurement portal link, so suppliers should follow the detailed bidding instructions carefully.

This opportunity suits suppliers, wholesalers and distributors able to provide soya beans and comply with a goods-supply contract. The requirement is small in stated financial scale and has a defined supply period, so it may be most relevant to businesses that can fulfil a straightforward commodity order without substantial installation, professional services or specialist works capability. The evaluation is entirely price-based, favouring suppliers able to offer competitive pricing while meeting the required specification and delivery arrangements. English-language bid preparation is required. Businesses considering this opportunity should be comfortable with the buyer’s competitive flexible procurement process and its specified submission arrangements. The stated production-test purpose may particularly suit suppliers willing to participate in a test procurement and demonstrate that they can use the buyer’s access and bidding arrangements.

## Notice

first test in production to see that test suppliers can access the Discovery Posting via find a tender notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078864-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2028 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03111100 - Soya beans

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2026 at 11:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078864-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078864-2026
  19th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://eu.mu.ariba.com/uav/project/?token=0d824117-3c49-4c1c-82a8-06fd269f083d

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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