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Future Smart Metering Programme for AMP8 and Beyond

Location: Reading•Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Stage: Tender Date: 2nd November 2026 (1 day ago) Value: £1B-£10B Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: IMPORTANT: Please read this section before deciding whether you wish to register for this event. This section provides you with information regarding the scope of this procurement and details some of the key requirements that a successful applicant MUST be able to deliver. Thames Water has a growing smart metering estate. Through this procurement event it is seeking to identify qualified suppliers to manage the expansion of the smart metering programme and the meter replacement programme as assets reach their end of life, this is Lot 1. The commercial objectives are outcome based, reflecting the 'as a service' nature of the proposed agreement. Lot 2 is focused on managing the legacy installed smart meter base. This agreement will scale down over time as meters reach their end of (read more...)

Summary: Thames Water Utilities Limited is procuring smart metering services across two lots in the Thames Water service area. Lot 1 covers expansion of the smart meter estate and replacement of end-of-life meters, including planning appointments and customer contact, supplying and installing meters, coordinating excavation work through third parties, operating communications networks and systems, and providing meter repair, maintenance and data services. The supplier must integrate work, workforce and customer management systems and provide appointment and job-status interfaces and data feeds. Lot 2 covers connectivity and data services for the existing legacy meter estate: operating networks, maintaining firmware and head-end systems, monitoring data flows and supporting transition. The lots require suppliers to work together on faults, warranties and an orderly handover as meters are replaced. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, including Thames Water’s UKH and UKI areas.

Future Smart Metering Programme for AMP8 and Beyond

Location: Reading•Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Stage: Tender Date: 2nd November 2026 (1 day ago) Value: £1B-£10B Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: IMPORTANT: Please read this section before deciding whether you wish to register for this event. This section provides you with information regarding the scope of this procurement and details some of the key requirements that a successful applicant MUST be able to deliver. Thames Water has a growing smart metering estate. Through this procurement event it is seeking to identify qualified suppliers to manage the expansion of the smart metering programme and the meter replacement programme as assets reach their end of life, this is Lot 1. The commercial objectives are outcome based, reflecting the 'as a service' nature of the proposed agreement. Lot 2 is focused on managing the legacy installed smart meter base. This agreement will scale down over time as meters reach their end of (read more...)

Summary: Thames Water Utilities Limited is procuring smart metering services across two lots in the Thames Water service area. Lot 1 covers expansion of the smart meter estate and replacement of end-of-life meters, including planning appointments and customer contact, supplying and installing meters, coordinating excavation work through third parties, operating communications networks and systems, and providing meter repair, maintenance and data services. The supplier must integrate work, workforce and customer management systems and provide appointment and job-status interfaces and data feeds. Lot 2 covers connectivity and data services for the existing legacy meter estate: operating networks, maintaining firmware and head-end systems, monitoring data flows and supporting transition. The lots require suppliers to work together on faults, warranties and an orderly handover as meters are replaced. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, including Thames Water’s UKH and UKI areas.

Contractor Partnership to support our secondary network underground cabling & overhead wood pole works

Location: London•Buyer: NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Stage: Planning Date: 2nd November 2026 (1 day ago) Value: £1B-£10B Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: The contracting entity for this framework is National Grid UK Limited, but will be available for use by any of the Group subsidiary companies within the National Grid UK Limited Group. This includes, but is not limited to National Grid Electricity Transmission, National Grid Ventures, National Grid Electricity Distribution East Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution West Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution South West and National Grid Electricity Distribution South Wales. National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is providing early market visibility of a forthcoming procurement opportunity and is seeking interest and feedback from suitably experienced contractors capable of delivering network construction works across its four licence areas. The future framework, the Contractor Partnership to support our secondary network underground cabling & overhead wood pole works, is expected to encompass (read more...)

Summary: National Grid UK Limited is planning a contractor partnership framework for electricity network construction across its group, including electricity transmission, ventures and distribution businesses. The work covers underground cabling from low voltage to 33kV and overhead wood-pole lines from low voltage to 66kV. Activities include building, repairing and replacing networks; cable trenching, installation, jointing and testing; pole inspections; associated plant and customer connections; and planned or emergency response. Highway traffic management, excavation and reinstatement may also be required. The work is intended to cover National Grid Electricity Distribution’s four licence areas: East Midlands, West Midlands, South West and South Wales. Regional lots and a multidisciplinary lot structure are still being considered.

CT4692 Programme Support Works Framework

Location: Milton Keynes•Buyer: East West Rail Company Limited
Stage: Tender Date: 29th October 2026 (5 days ago) Value: £100M-£1B Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: East West Railway Company intends to procure a multi-lot Programme Support Works Framework to deliver a range of enabling, survey and early-stage works in support of the East West Rail programme. The framework will provide a coordinated mechanism for the delivery of works required to prepare the route ahead of main construction. These activities are expected to include (but are not limited to): *Ground investigation and site surveys *Environmental mitigation and ecological works *Utilities surveys and diversions *Archaeological investigations and mitigation *Early site establishment works (e.g. compounds, access routes, haul roads) The purpose of the framework is to accelerate programme readiness, reduce delivery risk, and enable efficient mobilisation of future main works. The estimated value is up to PS450m ex VAT (subject to change) which is spread across (read more...)

Summary: East West Rail Company Limited is seeking suppliers for a multi-lot works framework to prepare the East West Rail route ahead of main construction. Work includes programme integration and principal contractor services; archaeological investigation and heritage mitigation; ground and geotechnical investigation and monitoring; environmental and ecological surveys; habitat and other mitigation works; and site preparation, early civil engineering and utilities investigation. Enabling activities include drainage, access roads, compounds, fencing, trial holes and utilities mapping. The framework is intended to improve programme readiness, reduce delivery risk and support mobilisation of later construction. The work will be delivered in the United Kingdom. The six lots cover an integrator and principal contractor role, historic environment, ground investigation, environmental surveys, environmental mitigation and enabling works.

UoD-EFM034-TC-2026 - Water Hygiene Monitoring

Location: Dundee•Buyer: University of Dundee
Stage: Tender Date: 28th October 2026 (6 days ago) Value: £1M-£10M Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Estates & Campus Services are required to re-tender the Monitoring, servicing and reactive maintenance contract. We are seeking another reputable Water hygiene monitoring accredited supplier with a proven record of water hygiene monitoring of domestic and commercial domestic water systems. The aims and objectives of this contract are to ensure the continuing safety of staff, student's & visitors of the University and the wider public. This maintenance service is delivered across the University's Estate comprising the City Centre campus as well as other outlying properties. All properties are located within the Dundee City boundary. These properties include an extensive variety of operational data centre and research facilities, teaching facilities, sport facilities and horticultural facilities. The University believes the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may (read more...)

Summary: The University of Dundee is seeking a supplier for water hygiene monitoring, servicing and reactive maintenance across its estate. The work supports the safe operation of domestic and commercial water systems, protecting university staff, students, visitors and the wider public. Services cover the City Centre campus and other university properties within Dundee, including data centres, research, teaching, sports and horticultural facilities. This is a water hygiene and monitoring service contract, with work across a varied estate rather than a single facility. The requirement includes maintaining the operational water hygiene control regime at the university’s properties.

Tender deadline: 30th November 2026 27 days remaining

Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy Procurement Scheme - Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC)

Location: Cardiff•Buyer: Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig
Stage: Planning Date: 28th October 2026 (6 days ago) Value: £100M-£1B Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Scope Update to Preliminary Market Engagement Notice This update to the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice published on 24 July 2026 (notice identifier 2026/S 000-070264) provides details of the next phase of market engagement for the Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy, ahead of the planned procurement launch in Q1 2027. The "Engagement" section has been revised to summarise engagement undertaken to date and to provide information on a Meet The Buyer event on 10 November 2026, and details in relation to a data room to be made available before planned procurement launch. These arrangements replace the corresponding Engagement and Registration section in the 24 July 2026 notice. Earlier engagement in respect of the Cwm Taf WSS was advertised in the notice published on 10 November 2025 (notice identifier 2025/S (read more...)

Summary: Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Welsh Water) is planning a two-site water infrastructure scheme under its Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy. It intends to appoint a competitively selected provider to design, build and finance a new water treatment works at Dan-y-Castell Farm, a raw-water pumping station at Pontsticill, and upgrades to Llwyn-onn Water Treatment Works. The wider scheme includes transfer pipelines, treated-water storage and environmental mitigation. The works are intended to secure sustainable water supplies and support reliable drinking-water provision while protecting the environment. Delivery is planned at one site near Merthyr Tydfil and another within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, in South Wales. The project combines major civil engineering and construction with water-treatment, pumping and infrastructure-financing requirements.

Cynllun Caffael Strategaeth Cyflenwi Dwr Cwm Taf - Caffael Uniongyrchol i Gwsmeriaid (DPC)

Location: Cardiff•Buyer: Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig
Stage: Planning Date: 28th October 2026 (6 days ago) Value: £100M-£1B Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Cwmpas Diweddariad i'r Hysbysiad Ymgysylltu a'r Farchnad Rhagarweiniol Mae'r diweddariad hwn i'r Hysbysiad Ymgysylltu a'r Farchnad Rhagarweiniol a gyhoeddwyd ar 24 Gorffennaf 2026 (dynodwr yr hysbysiad 2026/S 000-070264) yn rhoi manylion am gam nesaf yr ymgysylltu a'r farchnad ar gyfer Strategaeth Cyflenwad Dwr Cwm Taf, cyn y lansiad caffael arfaethedig yn Ch1 2027. Mae'r adran "Ymgysylltu" wedi'i diwygio i grynhoi'r ymgysylltu a wnaed hyd yma ac i ddarparu gwybodaeth am ddigwyddiad Cwrdd a'r Prynwr ar 10 Tachwedd 2026, a manylion mewn perthynas ag ystafell ddata sydd ar gael cyn lansio caffael arfaethedig. Mae'r trefniadau hyn yn disodli'r adran Ymgysylltu a Chofrestru cyfatebol yn yr hysbysiad 24 Gorffennaf 2026. Hysbysebwyd ymgysylltiad cynharach mewn perthynas a Strategaeth Cyflenwad Dwr Cwm Taf yn yr hysbysiad a gyhoeddwyd ar 10 Tachwedd 2025 (read more...)

Summary: Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig plans a major two-site water infrastructure scheme under Ofwat’s Direct Procurement for Customers model. The work includes designing and building a new drinking-water treatment works at Dan-y-Castell farm, with a raw-water pumping station at Pontsticill, and upgrading Llwyn-onn Water Treatment Works. Associated infrastructure includes water-treatment facilities, pumping stations, transfer pipelines, treated-water storage and environmental mitigation. The scheme is intended to provide a secure, sustainable water supply while supporting environmental objectives. Work is planned around Merthyr Tydfil in south Wales and within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. The buyer expects to appoint a competitively selected Specified Infrastructure Provider to design, build and finance the scheme.

UoD-EFM034-TC-2026 - Water Hygiene Monitoring

Location: Dundee•Buyer: University of Dundee
Stage: Tender Date: 28th October 2026 (6 days ago) Value: £1M-£10M Source: Public Contracts Scotland

Description: Estates & Campus Services are required to re-tender the Monitoring, servicing and reactive maintenance contract. We are seeking another reputable Water hygiene monitoring accredited supplier with a proven record of water hygiene monitoring of domestic and commercial domestic water systems. The aims and objectives of this contract are to ensure the continuing safety of staff, student's & visitors of the University and the wider public. This maintenance service is delivered across the University's Estate comprising the City Centre campus as well as other outlying properties. All properties are located within the Dundee City boundary. These properties include an extensive variety of operational data centre and research facilities, teaching facilities, sport facilities and horticultural facilities. The University believes the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may (read more...)

Summary: The University of Dundee is procuring water hygiene monitoring, servicing and reactive maintenance for its estate in Dundee. The service is intended to maintain the safety of university staff, students, visitors and the wider public. Work covers domestic and commercial water systems across the City Centre campus and other university properties within Dundee, including data centres, research and teaching facilities, sports facilities and horticultural facilities. This is a term maintenance contract covering a varied estate and range of service needs. Suppliers would be responsible for monitoring and maintaining water hygiene controls across these sites, supporting safe operation of the university’s buildings and facilities.

Tender deadline: 30th November 2026 27 days remaining

NSDC-1722 Property Safety and Compliance Check Service and Maintenance Contract for Newark and Sherwood District Council

Location: Newark•Buyer: Newark & Sherwood District Council
Stage: Tender Date: 27th October 2026 (1 week ago) Value: £1M-£10M Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Newark and Sherwood District Council (NSDC) is seeking to form a contract with one Contractor suitably qualified and experienced Property Safety and Compliance Check Contractor (PSCC/C) to deliver essential health, safety, statutory and regulatory compliance checks across all domestic properties under its management to be delivered under a Three-Star Contract which is a Fully Inclusive Service, Maintenance, Repair and Compliance Contract. The Contract shall operate on a fully inclusive basis whereby the PSCC/C shall be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair and continued operational performance of all heating and hot water systems included within the Contract throughout the Contract Term. The contract will also require the successful PSCC/C to provide operational support to NSDC's Remedial Repairs and Void Management functions, where required and in accordance with the (read more...)

Summary: Newark and Sherwood District Council is procuring a fully inclusive property safety, compliance, maintenance and repair service for all domestic properties it manages. One suitably qualified contractor will inspect, service, maintain and repair heating and hot-water systems, and keep them operating safely. The work also covers statutory and regulatory compliance checks, with operational support for remedial repairs and void property management when required. The contractor must maintain accurate records, certificates and audit trails, and provide digital reporting and performance management. Delivery must follow the Council’s resident-focused access procedures and safety requirements, supporting tenant safety and the management of its housing assets. This combines building installation work with building services maintenance and related gas services. The delivery area is Nottinghamshire, including Newark and Sherwood.

Tender deadline: 6th November 2026 3 days remaining

Water Retail Services

Location: Coventry•Buyer: SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Stage: Planning Date: 26th October 2026 (1 week ago) Value: Not specified Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Severn Trent Water is looking to appoint a suitable, qualified and experienced licensed water retailer to provide water and wastewater retail services for its eligible non-household sites in England. Through this procurement, Severn Trent Water intends to consolidate its eligible portfolio into a contracted single-retailer arrangement. The objective is to achieve greater consistency, improve portfolio visibility, simplify administration and payment processes, enhance billing accuracy and establish a more effective account management and governance structure. The successful bidder will be expected to provide the full range of water retail services and support the transfer of eligible supply points from the incumbent retailers. The requirement currently covers approximately 250 non-household sites across England and Wales. The final portfolio may change during the procurement and mobilisation periods as sites are added, (read more...)

Summary: Severn Trent Water Limited intends to appoint a licensed water retailer to provide water and wastewater retail services for its eligible non-household sites in England. The work covers the full range of retail services and transferring eligible supply points from the existing retailers. The aim is to bring the eligible portfolio under one retailer, improving consistency and visibility while simplifying administration and payments, improving billing accuracy, and strengthening account management and governance. The requirement currently covers around 250 non-household sites across England and Wales; the portfolio may change as sites are checked and eligibility is confirmed. Services will be delivered across England, with the stated site portfolio also including Wales.

Future notice: 9th November 2026 6 days remaining

Categories covered in Public utilities

Public sector buyers procure a wide range of contracts across these sub-categories:

Water distribution and related services Gas distribution and related services Electricity distribution and related services Other sources of energy supplies and distribution Meter reading service

Top buyers for Public utilities

The public sector organisations involved in the most contracting processes in this category.

  • Consumer Council for Water 57
  • O F W A T 54
  • Crown Commercial Service 42
  • NI Water and its subsidiaries 31
  • Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office 25
  • Procurement for Housing Ltd 25
  • Ministry of Defence 23
  • SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED 23
  • Scottish Borders Council 23
  • Aberdeen City Council 22
  • Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government 22
  • Transport for London 21

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