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Pump Optimisation and Aeration Efficiency Analysis[E23]

United KingdomBerkshireTHAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED[E1]

Requests to participate by[E9]: Buyer's deadline: 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. UTC: 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC.
Value: Not stated
Procedure[E19]: Competitive flexible procedureTwo stages: a shortlist first, bids later
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What they want: 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.
Who can bid: The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).
Lot 1 economic criterion: Suppliers must demonstrate appropriate legal and financial capacity. Financial standing will be assessed in line with Treasury requirements, including the use of Dun & Bradstreet reports. Show moreShow less
Lot 1 economic criterion: Suppliers must demonstrate appropriate legal and financial capacity. Financial standing will be assessed in line with Treasury requirements, including the use of Dun & Bradstreet reports. The successful supplier must hold, or commit to…
Lot 1 selection criterion: All suppliers meeting the minimum mandatory requirements and exclusion criteria will be invited to submit a tender. Show moreShow less
Lot 1 selection criterion: All suppliers meeting the minimum mandatory requirements and exclusion criteria will be invited to submit a tender. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria detailed in the procurement documents.
The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Risks and unknowns

RiskOnly 9 days remain before the deadline.[E9]
UnknownThe notice does not state a value.
UnknownWe read the published notice, not the full tender documents.

Published[E20]: 29 Oct 2026
Source: UK Find a Tender (OCDS) (opens in a new tab)
Last checked: 14 hours ago

About the requirement · From the notice

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 intends to establish a single-lot, sole-supplier framework agreement for the provision of pump optimisation and aeration efficiency services across Thames Water operational assets. The scope of the framework includes monitoring, testing, and analysis of pumping and aeration systems and associated equipment. The objective is to identify and deliver opportunities to reduce whole-life costs, improve efficiency, and optimise performance across operational sites. The contract will include: - Fixed pricing structures with agreed review mechanisms. - Key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance monitoring requirements to ensure delivery against expected outcomes. - Requirements to support collaborative working and a transition from transactional delivery to strategic partnership. Suppliers will be expected to support a culture of continuous improvement and contribute to ongoing enhancement of processes and delivery approaches throughout the contract lifecycle. Delivery Model The anticipated delivery model will follow a structured approach comprising: - Initial site identification and data collection. - Project mobilisation and stakeholder engagement. - Efficiency and control studies to identify optimisation opportunities. - Approval to proceed to testing and monitoring. - Site-based testing and…[E10]

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Delivery location: UKI, United Kingdom.[E11]
Delivery location: UKJ, United Kingdom.[E12]

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Eligibility and requirements

ConditionThe legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).[E13]
Condition
Lot 1 economic criterion: Suppliers must demonstrate appropriate legal and financial capacity. Financial standing will be assessed in line with Treasury requirements, including the use of Dun & Bradstreet reports. Show moreShow less
Lot 1 economic criterion: Suppliers must demonstrate appropriate legal and financial capacity. Financial standing will be assessed in line with Treasury requirements, including the use of Dun & Bradstreet reports. The successful supplier must hold, or commit to…
[E14]
Condition
Lot 1 selection criterion: All suppliers meeting the minimum mandatory requirements and exclusion criteria will be invited to submit a tender. Show moreShow less
Lot 1 selection criterion: All suppliers meeting the minimum mandatory requirements and exclusion criteria will be invited to submit a tender. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria detailed in the procurement documents.
[E15]
ConditionThe buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E16]
DetailDelivery location: UKI, United Kingdom.[E11]
DetailLot 1 runs from 9 May 2027 to 9 May 2030, extendable to 9 May 2035.[E7]
DetailClarification questions close at 12 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTC+1.[E17]
DetailThe notice explains how to submit a tender.[E22]

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THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

Tender documents: find-tender.service.gov.uk/…
Shared mailbox: procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk
Address: Clearwater Court, RG1 8DB, Reading

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Evidence23 facts from the notice · Show

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E1
The buyer is THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED.
Document 102732-2026, field /buyer/name, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E2–E6
Classified under CPV: Pumps (42122000); Energy-management services (71314200); Energy-efficiency consultancy services (71314300); Technical analysis or consultancy services (71621000); Technical inspection and testing services (71630000).
read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC
E7
Lot 1 runs from 9 May 2027 to 9 May 2030, extendable to 9 May 2035.
“2027-05-10T00:00:00+01:00 to 2030-05-09T23:59:59+01:00”
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/lots/0/contractPeriod, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E8
The buyer's address is in United Kingdom.
Document 102732-2026, field /parties/0/address/country, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E9
Requests to participate must be submitted by 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. Invited suppliers bid later.
“2026-11-09T12:00:00Z”
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/expressionOfInterestDeadline, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E10
The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.
“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.…”
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/description, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E11
Delivery location: UKI, United Kingdom.
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/0, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E12
Delivery location: UKJ, United Kingdom.
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/1, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E13
The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/legalBasis/id, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E14
Lot 1 economic criterion: Suppliers must demonstrate appropriate legal and financial capacity. Financial standing will be assessed in line with Treasury requirements, including the use of Dun & Bradstreet reports. The successful supplier must hold, or commit to…
“Suppliers must demonstrate appropriate legal and financial capacity. Financial standing will be assessed in line with Treasury requirements, including the use of Dun & Bradstreet reports. The successful supplier must hold, or commit to obtaining prior to contract award, the…”
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/lots/0/selectionCriteria/criteria/0/description, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E15
Lot 1 selection criterion: All suppliers meeting the minimum mandatory requirements and exclusion criteria will be invited to submit a tender. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria detailed in the procurement documents.
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/lots/0/selectionCriteria/criteria/1/description, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E16
The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
“sme: true”
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/lots/0/suitability/sme, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E17
Clarification questions close at 12 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTC+1.
“2026-10-12T17:00:00+01:00”
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/enquiryPeriod/endDate, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E18
This notice changes or updates a call for competition.
“tenderUpdate”
Document 102732-2026, field /tag, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E19
The procedure is: Competitive flexible procedure.
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/procurementMethodDetails, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E20
The notice was published on 29 Oct 2026.
“2026-10-29T15:05:01Z”
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/documents/1/datePublished, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E21
Find a Tender gives the tender status as active.
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/status, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E22
The notice explains how to submit a tender.
“If you are interested in participating, please complete this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/TwfNidNtPD”
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/submissionMethodDetails, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E23
The notice is titled "Pump Optimisation and Aeration Efficiency Analysis".
Document 102732-2026, field /tender/title, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

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First seen · 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC
The source published a call for competition with a future deadline.
Source document 102732-2026

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