Scope
Reference
FA2357
Description
This tender is for the supply of sludge inspection and testing services, for a limited 12 month period, covering the collection and analysis of approximately 6000 samples.
This includes; sample collection from a wide range of sites across the Thames Water estate, full logistic support, analysis of sludge samples, and reporting back on sample findings.
Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that the deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the PSQ is 22nd December 10am.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 1 February 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
22 December 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
You can request access of participating here:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Price | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Suppliers' PSQ submissions will be scored and shortlisted in accordance with the criteria set out within the PSQ documentation, and the suppliers that are shortlisted will be invited to submit a proposal in response to the ITN.
After tenders have been submitted, evaluated, and negotiated, the successful supplier will be awarded according to the percentage weightings and criteria set out in the ITN Process document.
Full details of the process that will be followed are provided within the PSQ and ITN documents.
Contracting authority
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366661
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQQ-4647-DTCV
Clearwater Court
Reading
RG1 8DB
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Private utility