Scope
Description
Please see all details regarding the PQQ stage of this tender via the SAP Ariba Discovery Posting Link: https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23500653
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 February 2026 to 26 February 2031
- Possible extension to 26 February 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
To be determined closer to the time.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
5
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
See tender documentation found when accessing the SAP Ariba Discovery Posting.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
13 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit tenders through the following link:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| PQQ - Critical National Infrastructure | Quality | 25% |
| PQQ - Co-investment | Price | 25% |
| PQQ - Co-developing and scaling solutions | Quality | 25% |
| PQQ - Sustainability | Quality | 25% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
See tender documentation found when accessing the SAP Ariba Discovery Posting.
The award criteria for the RFP will be refined at a later date.
Contracting authority
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366686
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQQN-5222-QDXR
Severn Trent Centre
Coventry
CV1 2LZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Organisation type: Private utility