Scope
Reference
714602450
Description
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), is looking to secure the provision of end to end Water and Wastewater services including the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the MoD's private water network through a single, national Managed Service Provider (MSP).
This notice seeks to inform Industry of a change to the planned Industry Day agenda, and in addition invite questions and comments regarding the published "Concept Document" which can be accessed at the following link:
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60136
DIO will endeavour to provide responses to questions submitted before Friday 10th October at the Industry Day (14th October 2025).
The Industry Day will be an opportunity for Industry to engage with the DWSP Team, DIO representatives and wider industry.
Potential topics may include the following:
1. MSP & Future Arrangements
2. The Procurement Process options
There will be networking opportunities with other Industry providers including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
DIO will publish all questions and responses via Contracts Finder including additional questions raised at the Industry Day by Friday 24th October.
You are requested to send your questions to: DIOComrcl-PFIExpiryTeam@mod.gov.uk
In issuing this Notice, DIO is not committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this Notice. Non-participation in the Industry Day will not preclude any organisation from participating in any future competition.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,600,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,120,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2028 to 1 December 2035
- Possible extension to 1 December 2041
- 13 years, 10 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 65111000 - Drinking-water distribution
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters
- 45232450 - Drainage construction works
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 44482200 - Fire hydrants
- 48444100 - Billing system
- 44163100 - Pipes
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
Contract locations
- UKM - Scotland
- UKL - Wales
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKH - East of England
Engagement
Engagement deadline
14 November 2025
Engagement process description
DWSP Industry Day - 14th October 2025
Contracting authority
Defence Infrastructure Organisation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPWG-8368-RJMG
St George's House, DMS Whittington
Lichfield
WS149PY
United Kingdom
Email: example.example@mod.gov.uk
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government