Scope
Reference
Prj_7030
Description
Services Required
The Minor Civils Framework will support 3 main areas of the business for planned and reactive requirements for Water and Wastewater operations (across all regions):
Roads, access, footpaths, drainage & Fencing repairs
Buildings, chambers, cabling, pipework, ducting
Tanks
In principle, the services required will not be major capital investments but minor repairs or making good work. involve repairs, replacements, or alterations to existing structures and infrastructure, and often don't require extensive planning or resources.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £72,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 December 2025 to 30 December 2029
- Possible extension to 30 December 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract length: Framework 4 + 4 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
4
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
N/A
Framework operation description
The tenders will be priced based on the three scenarios provided and an underpinning rate card.
SW will provide an estimated level of effort for each scenario against which tenderers will submit their rates which combined will generate a price for labour.
SW will also provide an estimated material cost against which tenderers will provide a percentage mark up to calculate the price.
The price for labour plus the materials price for each of the three scenarios will be totalled to give one total price per tender.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
15 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
If you are interested in bidding for this tender, please be aware that you will need to have registered on the central digital platform before you will be able to bid. This will require you to complete some information and then you will be provided with a unique identifier. For more information on how to register, please follow the below link:
how to register on the CDP
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Techical 50% | The technical evaluation will be based on 9 technical questions covering capability, accreditations, industry knowledge, values and design capabilities. This will be followed by presentations based... |
Quality |
| Commercial 50% | The technical score and price will be combined using a price to quality ratio. Using the calculation of: Technical Score/Price = Price to Quality Ratio |
Price |
Weighting description
Technical 50% and Commercial 50%
Other information
Payment terms
Payment Terms: 30 days SME suppliers (60 days for non-SME suppliers).
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Competitive Flexible 2 stage competive proceedure
because this will give SW swift access to suppliers and the necessary capacity to support all regions.
This will be procured using a Master Services Agreement - multiple suppliers services for Minor Civils works
Procured under PA2023 under the Competitive Flexible procedure with PQQ, ITT, Negotiation and BAFO phases. Benefits - Flexibility to choose different stages, can drive out cost through additional stages. Down select bidders to reduce Evaluation workload and Mini- Competitions will drive out further cost.
Documents
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
The Tender pack via Jaggaer will provide direction of process and requirements
Contracting authority
Southern Water Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBJQ-2231-ZRPG
Southern Water, Southern House
Worthing
Bn13 3NX
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Private utility