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Published 17 Sept 2021, 11:59 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Y22013 - Supply of Water an Sewerage Services

Official notice

Authority: Kent County Council (Local council)·Consortium: 4 public authorities

Framework agreement3 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Public utilities (65) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£100,000,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 25 Oct 2021awarded 26 Aug 2025
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Framework Agreement will be in place for a 48 month period with option to extend for a

further 24 months.

The Framework Agreement is divided into three separate Lots:-

Lot 1 - Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through direct award or mini-tender

Lot 2 – Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through a panel of Retailers

Lot 3 – Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through competitive dialogue

CPV: Water distribution and related services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
4 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 6 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Y22013 - Supply of Water an Sewerage ServicesAwarded

The Framework Agreement will be in place for a 48 month period with option to extend for a further 24 months. The Framework Agreement is divided into three separate Lots:- Lot 1 - Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through direct award or mini-tender Lot 2 – Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through a panel of Retailers Lot 3 – Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through competitive dialogue Bidders may respond on any or all Lots.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #2Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through a panel of RetailersAwarded

Lot 2 of the framework is designed for smaller water consumers (for example schools or

District Councils) with simple water supply requirements. It will create a panel of suppliers

including a Primary Supplier selected by overall scores at framework tender. Supply

contracts will be called off by Direct Award to the Primary Supplier. There will be a process

to review Primary Supplier position during the framework term.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through competitive dialogueAwarded

Lot 3, of the Framework Agreement is for the supply of water and sewerage services

including invoicing, account management and has a particular focus on water efficiency.

Opportunities will be let using competitive dialogue with those on the Framework

Agreement, allowing bespoke solutions to be developed to meet a Participating Authority

needs and water saving opportunity

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 10–25 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 10 points.
  • “Y22013 - Supply of Water an Sewerage Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
17 Sept 2021, 11:59 BST
Last source update
27 Aug 2025, 16:05 BST
Award evaluation window
25 Oct 2021 – …
Authority reference
Y22013
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-051697
Classification (CPV)
Water distribution and related services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e1f4 Find a Tender

Publisher note: To view this notice, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=963051587 GO Reference: GO-2025827-PRO-32058532

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Appointment period ends
25 Oct 2021, 14:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
25 Oct 2021, 14:10 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

25 Oct 2021 → 27 Aug 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    25 Oct 2021, 14:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    25 Oct 2021, 14:10 BST
  3. Notice published
    27 Aug 2025, 16:05 BST

Notice history

5 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Mar 2022
  1. Status changed to complete
    28 Mar 2022, 11:04 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    28 Mar 2022, 11:04 BST
  3. Buyer details updated
    29 Mar 2022, 10:20 BST
  4. Buyer details updated
    5 Apr 2023, 09:32 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    27 Aug 2025, 16:05 BST
Published amendments (3 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DateDate of Conclusion of the Contract · V.2.11 Feb 202228 Feb 2026+1488 d
—DateDate of Conclusion of the Contract · V.2.11 Feb 202228 Feb 2026+1488 d
—DateDate of Conclusion of the Contract · V.2.11 Feb 202228 Feb 2026+1488 d
—TextName and Address of Contractor · V.2.3Yorkshire Water Services Ltd Western House, Halifax Road, Bradford BD6 2SZ Country United KingdomScottish Water Business Stream Ltd trading as Business Stream 7 Lochside View, Edinburgh, EH12 9DH
—TextName Address of Contractor · V.2.3Yorkshire Water Services Ltd Western House, Halifax Road, Bradford BD6 2SZ Country United KingdomScottish Water Business Stream Ltd trading as Business Stream 7 Lochside View, Edinburgh, EH12 9DH
—TextName and Address of Contractor · V.2.3Yorkshire Water Services Ltd Western House, Halifax Road, Bradford BD6 2SZ Country United KingdomScottish Water Business Stream Ltd trading as Business Stream 7 Lochside View, Edinburgh, EH12 9DH

3 amendments published without a description.

Routine re-releases (6)
  • 2022-03: 2 releases · 28 Mar 2022, 29 Mar 2022
  • 2021-09: 1 release · 17 Sept 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 6admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 41 from SMEs · busiest of 3 lots
Contracts signed 10latest 26 Aug 2025

10 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Supply of Water an Sewerage Services

    Signed
    26 Aug 2025
    Value
    £600,000
    Status
    active
    • Change The Framework Agreement included an option for a 24 months extension, active from 28th February 2026, to 28th February 2028., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: The Framework provides a compliant, flexible, and cost-effective route for UK public sector bodies to procure retail water and sewerage services, supporting improved service quality, better account management, and measurable cost savings
  • Contract 008249-2022-Y22013-1

    Signed
    1 Feb 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 008249-2022-Y22013-2

    Signed
    1 Feb 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 008249-2022-Y22013-3

    Signed
    1 Feb 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 008249-2022-Y22013-4

    Signed
    1 Feb 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 008249-2022-Y22013-5

    Signed
    1 Feb 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 008249-2022-Y22013-6

    Signed
    1 Feb 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 008249-2022-Y22013-7

    Signed
    1 Feb 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 008249-2022-Y22013-8

    Signed
    1 Feb 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 008249-2022-Y22013-9

    Signed
    1 Feb 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Y22013 - Supply of Water an Sewerage Services4bids · 4 electronic1—£0 – £600,000
2 · Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through a panel of Retailers1bids · 1 electronic——£0 – £600,000
3 · Supply of Water and Sewerage Services procured through competitive dialogue4bids · 4 electronic1—£0 – £600,000
Whole notice———£0 – £600,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Kent County Council (T/a LASER)

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public servicesRegional or local agency/office Head Office, 1 Abbey Wood Group, Kings Hill, West Malling, UK, ME19 4YTContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Commercial Services Kent LtdReview body West MallingContact email
  • Commercials Services Kent LtdReview body West MallingContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

15 commercial parties on the notice
Show 5 more suppliers
  • Water Plus LimitedFramework contractor04141390 South Court, Riverside Park, Campbell Road Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, UK, ST4 4DA
  • Water Plus LimitedFramework contractorN/A South Court, Riverside Park, Campbell Road Stoke on Tren, Staffordshire, UK, ST4 4DA
  • Water Plus LimitedFramework contractor Riverside Park, Campbell Road, Stoke in Trent, UK, ST4 4DA
  • Water Plus LimitedFramework contractor South Court, Riverside Park, Campbell Road, Stoke on Trent, UK, ST4 4DA
  • Yorkshire Water Services LtdFramework contractor Western House, Halifax Road,, Bradford, UK, BD6 2SZ

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.