Lifecycle and Welfare
Thames Water Utilities Limited · Private utility
In brief
Thames Water Utilities Limited was looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
It is a framework worth up to £175,040,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
It is split into 7 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Consultancy (Project Design) 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2031 What this lot coversDesigning and planning of complex building and refurbishment works. Between 1-2 suppliers will work closely with Lot 2 (Internal & External Works) suppliers to design and plan their complex works. The lifecycle programme is diverse and will need project design over multiple disciplines. Required is the provision of design solutions for complex or structurally unstable roof repairs, boundary walls, cladding systems, building engineering services, general building and drainage. Also undertake condition surveys for houses prior to repair on the waste network. In the case of planning consent for either new or existing buildings, including listed status, the designer will work closely with our planning consultants to obtain the correct consent or planning permission. We will award multiple suppliers for this lot who will be responsible for the required design services with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via direct award by Thames Water. | Construction, Architecture and engineering | £4,160,000 |
| Internal & External Works (London) 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2031 What this lot coversBuilding/refurbishment works covering construction, electrical and mechanical, in the London area. The construction works will include but not limited to: - cladding services - building engineering services - general buildings and drainage - windows - foundations - demolitions of buildings to ground level and removal - waste removal Projects will vary in size and value: these will be in the most part multi-discipline works that will require interface management with different trades and sub-contractors. Thames Water will award between 3-6 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the building and renovation works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via mini-competitions directly by Thames Water, with works under £100K being directly awarded to a preferred supplier. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £72,800,000 |
| Internal & External Works (Thames Valley & Home Counties) 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2031 What this lot coversBuilding/refurbishment works covering construction, electrical and mechanical, in Thames Valley and the Home Counties. The construction works will include but not limited to: - cladding services - building engineering services - general buildings and drainage - windows - foundations - demolitions of buildings to ground level and removal - waste removal Projects will vary in size and value: these will be in the most part multi-discipline works that will require interface management with different trades and sub-contractors. Thames Water will award between 3-6 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the building and renovation works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via mini-competitions directly by Thames Water, with works under £100K being directly awarded to a preferred supplier. Projects will vary in size and value: these will be in the most part multi-discipline works that will require interface management with different trades and sub-contractors. Thames Water will award between 3-6 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the building and renovation works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via mini-competitions directly by Thames Water, with works under £100K being directly awarded to a preferred supplier. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £38,000,000 |
| Roofing Works 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2031 What this lot coversRoof installation, repair and maintenance. Suppliers will work with asbestos consultancy and removal firms to ensure safe refurbishments and works are carried out. Thames Water will award between 2-4 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the building and renovation works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via mini-competitions directly by Thames Water, with works under £50K being directly awarded to a preferred supplier. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £57,200,000 |
| Asbestos Consulting 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2031 What this lot coversAsbestos surveys during building work. Thames Water estate has buildings of varying ages, and asbestos surveys must be completed before refurbishment and repair works can commence. Suppliers will work in conjunction with asbestos removal firms to ensure a safe and effective process to asbestos works. Thames Water will award between 1-2 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the asbestos consulting works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via direct award by Thames Water, with a preferred and a reserve supplier. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Waste and street cleansing | £400,000 |
| Asbestos Removal 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2031 What this lot coversTreatment and removal of asbestos. Thames Water estate has buildings of varying ages, and asbestos removal and treatment works must be done during certain refurbishment and repair works. Suppliers will work in conjunction with asbestos removal firms to ensure a safe and effective process to asbestos works. Thames Water will award between 1-2 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the asbestos removal and treatment works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via direct award by Thames Water, with a preferred and a reserve supplier. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Waste and street cleansing | £1,600,000 |
| Welfare Cabins 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2031 What this lot coversInstallation and maintenance of temporary welfare units (e.g. operational site offices). Thames Water requires temporary welfare units of different kinds on many operational sites, for use by site workers. Thames Water will award between 1-2 suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the welfare cabin works with no guaranteed volume. Work packages will generally be awarded under the terms of the agreement via direct award by Thames Water, with a preferred and a reserve supplier. | Construction | £880,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 080315-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 081104-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 084504-2025
About the buyer
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From notice 080315-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 5 December 2025, last updated 18 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.