Digital Contingent Labour Framework

Description: Business Analysis: Business Analysis at Thames Water drives successful change by analysing business situations, assessing feasibility, and defining clear requirements across people, processes, and technology. Acting as a bridge between stakeholders and delivery teams, it enables the delivery of solutions that achieve strategic outcomes and deliver key business benefits. Additionally, Business Analysis fosters process improvement, strengthens stakeholder engagement, and ensures governance compliance through high-quality analysis artifacts and a commitment to continuous improvement. Key Roles looking for in this tender: Junior Business Analyst (Gartner level 1) - works on small tasks or parts of a project, has a basic understanding of BA tools and techniques, good communication, eagerness to learn. Responsible for low-complexity tasks under close supervision and has limited decision-making authority. Document basic processes and simple requirements and (read more...)

Summary: Thames Water Utilities Limited, a private utility entity based in Reading, UK, is currently in the planning stage of procuring the "Digital Contingent Labour Framework". This procurement is set to encompass services related to systems and technical consultancy, systems analysis, programming, and software-related support, among others. The contract, valued at £35 million (with a gross amount of £42 million), is planned to start on 13th April 2026, and can be extended up to 12th April 2034. The procurement process will move from a Planning stage to launching a formal tender through a UK4 Tender Notice, expected soon after 20th January 2026. The initial engagement phase is scheduled to shortlist suppliers via a Pre-Qualification Stage (PQS) by mid-February, with subsequent stages including an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) and presentations in early April focusing on Reading, UK.

Burghfield Parish Council Grounds Maintenance Contract

Description: Burghfield Parish Council is seeking an experienced and competent contractor to deliver grounds maintenance services across public open spaces, recreational grounds, play areas, allotments and landscaped sites within the parish. The contract includes routine and responsive maintenance such as grass cutting, hedge and shrub maintenance, weed control, maintenance of recreational and play areas (excluding specialist inspections), leaf clearance, litter picking and seasonal works. The contractor will also carry out minor ad hoc horticultural works as instructed and report defects, vandalism and health and safety issues identified during site visits. Services must be delivered in accordance with best grounds maintenance practice and an agreed programme of works, with service frequencies varying by site and season. The contractor will provide all necessary labour, supervision, plant and equipment and operate safely (read more...)

Summary: Burghfield Parish Council, located in Reading, United Kingdom, is actively seeking an experienced contractor to provide grounds maintenance services across various public and recreational sites within the parish. This open procurement process is being conducted under a sub-central governmental authority category. The scope includes regular upkeep of grass, hedges, shrubs, weed control, and maintenance of play and recreational areas. The tender is currently in the tender update stage, and prospective companies are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically by 23rd February 2026. The services procured fall under the industry category of grounds maintenance services, with an approximate contract value of £30,000 per annum. The awarded contract period commences on 6th April 2026 for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension upon satisfactory performance.

Electric Metering Services

Description: Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking to appoint a partner to deliver comprehensive electricity metering services across its portfolio. The appointed partner will be responsible for providing meter operator, data collection, and data aggregation services, ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency of Thames Water's electricity metering infrastructure. The scope of this specification covers the provision of electricity metering services for 100% of Thames Water's electric metering portfolio. The successful partner must be suitably accredited and demonstrate compliance with all relevant electricity metering standards. In addition to technical competence, the partner is expected to be proactive in contractual innovation and deliver high-quality performance throughout the contract period. The contract will encompass all aspects of meter operation, data collection, and data aggregation, with a focus on supporting Thames Water's operational (read more...)

Summary: Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking to engage a partner for comprehensive Electric Metering Services across its portfolio. This procurement, tagged under the services category, covers meter operations, data collection, and data aggregation to ensure reliable electricity metering infrastructure. The contracting authority, located in Reading, UK, is managing this selective procurement through a competitive flexible procedure. The engagement is expected to align with strategic objectives by October 2026 and extend until at least October 2029, with potential extensions up to nine years. The invitation to proceed to the next procurement stage required expressions of interest by 14 January 2026, with related enquiries also closed by that date. The ITN (Invitation to Negotiate) process includes several stages such as bidder clarification, shortlisting, and presentations leading up to a potential contract signature by June 2026.

Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade Framework

Description: AWE Plc ("AWE") is embarking on a critical transformation of its infrastructure as part of the national endeavour to support the UK's nuclear deterrent and has been refining and formalising a new approach to infrastructure delivery, designed to drive greater consistency, pace, and long-term value. This model is being largely implemented via 3 programmes: - Future Materials Campus: A programme to renew existing facilities for the manufacture of nuclear components, storage of nuclear materials, provide improved science and analysis capabilities, and invest in new capabilities for nuclear material recovery. - Future Infrastructure Programme: a programme that focuses on delivering wider infrastructure needs e.g. new office accommodation; laboratories; testing facilities, site services, and advanced manufacturing facilities. - Estates and Liabilities management: on-going liabilities management to run programmes that safely (read more...)

Summary: The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is inviting tenders for the "Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade Framework," a significant project aimed at modernising the electrical network infrastructure supporting the UK's nuclear deterrent efforts. The procurement, valued at up to £780 million, is categorised under 'works' in the defence and security sector, and involves upgrading various electrical components and installations. Located in Reading, United Kingdom, the initiative is currently at the tender stage, with the tendering process open until 5th March 2026. Key dates include a deadline for submission of the non-disclosure agreement and tender security questionnaire by 23rd January 2026, and the Invitation to Participate is expected to be released on 26th January 2026.

Control and Automation

Description: Thames Water wishes to award a framework agreement to suppliers capable of project design, manufacture, installation and testing of low voltage assemblies, motor control centres and system integration across the identified the lotting structures. Due to breadth and scale of Thames Waters AMP8 delivery program and the varying condition of buildings and structures within the Thames Water estate, there is need to carry out new installations, renovation and remedial works to ensure they deliver AMP projects and remain fit for purpose. The Framework Agreement will cover the following works: Lot 1: Systems Integration (SI) Lot 2a: Low Voltage Assemblies (LVAs) Lot 2b: Small Sewage Pumping Stations (SSPS) LVAs Lot 3a: New or Modification EICA Installations Lot 3b: Small Sewage Pumping Stations (SSPS) Installations Lot 3c: Fibre Optic Cabling (read more...)

Summary: Thames Water Utilities Limited is inviting suppliers to participate in a procurement process titled "Control and Automation" within the utilities industry in the United Kingdom, particularly focusing on regions UKI and UKJ. The tender is currently active and falls under the 'Tender' procurement stage, with a final deadline for the Pre-Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) submissions set for 20th February 2026 at 10:00 AM. The procurement method employed is an open and competitive flexible procedure, and the process is anticipated to include several stages such as clarification, negotiation, and refinement before the final contract awards are made on or before 1st April 2026.

Flexible Benefits Platform (including Brokering Service) and Employee Reward & Recognition Platform

Description: The National Energy System Operator (NESO) is an independent, public corporation at the centre of the energy system with a view to create access to reliable, clean and affordable energy in the UK. Following its transition into public ownership, NESO is seeking to appoint a provider(s) to provide for the People function a reward and benefit software as a service platform solution for their 2,8000 primarily UK based employees. Lot 1 Flexible Benefits Platform and brokering service (Estimated spend PS7681779 of which 52% is pass through spend to benefit providers) Lot 2 Employee Reward & Recognition Platform (Estimated spend PS5498319) NESO is exploring competitive options via public sector frameworks and is therefore starting the process as a PA23 engagement to get market insight. We are releasing the Pre (read more...)

Summary: The National Energy System Operator Limited (NESO), an independent public corporation in the energy sector, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Flexible Benefits Platform (including Brokering Service) and Employee Reward & Recognition Platform". NESO is situated in Wokingham, United Kingdom. The procurement involves competitive flexible procedures for two Lots: a Flexible Benefits Platform and brokering service with an estimated spend of £7,681,779 and an Employee Reward & Recognition Platform estimated at £5,498,319. The contract is intended to support NESO's 2,800 UK-based employees and spans from October 2026 to October 2030, with potential extensions up to 2034. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in market engagement activities before the final communication notice scheduled for February 23, 2026.

Flexible Benefits Platform (including Brokering Service) and Employee Reward & Recognition Platform

Description: NESO requires a direct contractual relationship with a provider(s) of a SaaS integrated solutions for up to 8 years (4+2+2) Lot 1 Flexible Benefits Platform and brokering service (Estimated spend PS7681779 of which 52% is pass through spend to benefit providers) Lot 2 Employee Reward & Recognition Platform (Estimate spend PS5498319) NESO is transitioning to a fully independent public corporation and seeks to appoint provider to offer a solution for their 2,800 primarily UK based employees.

Summary: The National Energy System Operator Limited (NESO), an independent public corporation in the energy sector, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Flexible Benefits Platform (including Brokering Service) and Employee Reward & Recognition Platform". NESO is situated in Wokingham, United Kingdom. The procurement involves competitive flexible procedures for two Lots: a Flexible Benefits Platform and brokering service with an estimated spend of £7,681,779 and an Employee Reward & Recognition Platform estimated at £5,498,319. The contract is intended to support NESO's 2,800 UK-based employees and spans from October 2026 to October 2030, with potential extensions up to 2034. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in market engagement activities before the final communication notice scheduled for February 23, 2026.

Enterprise Content Management Product Selection

Description: Thames Water Utilities Limited seeks to procure an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform. The scope excludes implementation or professional services The ECM solution will manage unstructured and semi-structured content including documents, records, emails, images, and collaboration artifacts, with robust governance, security, retention and discovery capabilities. The Authority intends to award a single contract covering software subscription/licenses. Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the PSQ is Monday, 2 Frbruary 2026, at 10 am.

Summary: Thames Water Utilities Limited is actively seeking to procure an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform as highlighted in its recent tender titled "Enterprise Content Management Product Selection." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and has a gross value of £6,000,000. Potential suppliers are required to express interest by 2nd February 2026 at 10:00 am, with the award decision anticipated by 30th April 2026. Covering regions UKI and UKJ in the United Kingdom, the scope of this procurement is specifically centred on acquiring software licenses and subscriptions, excluding implementation or professional services. The current stage is 'Tender' and involves a competitive flexible procedure with successive tendering rounds, aiming to foster robust security, governance, and scalability for enterprise content management.

Digital Contingent Labour Framework

Description: Business Analysis: Business Analysis at Thames Water drives successful change by analysing business situations, assessing feasibility, and defining clear requirements across people, processes, and technology. Acting as a bridge between stakeholders and delivery teams, it enables the delivery of solutions that achieve strategic outcomes and deliver key business benefits. Additionally, Business Analysis fosters process improvement, strengthens stakeholder engagement, and ensures governance compliance through high-quality analysis artifacts and a commitment to continuous improvement. Key Roles looking for in this tender: Junior Business Analyst (Gartner level 1) - works on small tasks or parts of a project, has a basic understanding of BA tools and techniques, good communication, eagerness to learn. Responsible for low-complexity tasks under close supervision and has limited decision-making authority. Document basic processes and simple requirements and (read more...)

Summary: Thames Water Utilities Limited, a private utility entity based in Reading, UK, is currently in the planning stage of procuring the "Digital Contingent Labour Framework". This procurement is set to encompass services related to systems and technical consultancy, systems analysis, programming, and software-related support, among others. The contract, valued at £35 million (with a gross amount of £42 million), is planned to start on 13th April 2026, and can be extended up to 12th April 2034. The procurement process will move from a Planning stage to launching a formal tender through a UK4 Tender Notice, expected soon after 20th January 2026. The initial engagement phase is scheduled to shortlist suppliers via a Pre-Qualification Stage (PQS) by mid-February, with subsequent stages including an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) and presentations in early April focusing on Reading, UK.

Electric Metering Services

Description: Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking to appoint a partner to deliver comprehensive electricity metering services across its portfolio. The appointed partner will be responsible for providing meter operator, data collection, and data aggregation services, ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency of Thames Water's electricity metering infrastructure. The scope of this specification covers the provision of electricity metering services for 100% of Thames Water's electric metering portfolio. The successful partner must be suitably accredited and demonstrate compliance with all relevant electricity metering standards. In addition to technical competence, the partner is expected to be proactive in contractual innovation and deliver high-quality performance throughout the contract period. The contract will encompass all aspects of meter operation, data collection, and data aggregation, with a focus on supporting Thames Water's operational (read more...)

Summary: Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking to engage a partner for comprehensive Electric Metering Services across its portfolio. This procurement, tagged under the services category, covers meter operations, data collection, and data aggregation to ensure reliable electricity metering infrastructure. The contracting authority, located in Reading, UK, is managing this selective procurement through a competitive flexible procedure. The engagement is expected to align with strategic objectives by October 2026 and extend until at least October 2029, with potential extensions up to nine years. The invitation to proceed to the next procurement stage required expressions of interest by 14 January 2026, with related enquiries also closed by that date. The ITN (Invitation to Negotiate) process includes several stages such as bidder clarification, shortlisting, and presentations leading up to a potential contract signature by June 2026.