Open21 days left · express interest by midday, Monday 19 October 2026

Pump Optimisation and Aeration Efficiency Analysis

Thames Water Utilities Limited · Private utility

In brief

Thames Water Utilities Limited is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and energy work (London, South East).

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 10 May 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

This is the first stage: register your interest by midday, Monday 19 October 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
5pm, Monday 12 October 2026
Express interest by
midday, Monday 19 October 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Technical 50% · Commercial 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

The buyer expects to buy this again around May 2034.

What the notice says

IMPORTANT: Please read this section before deciding whether you wish to register for this event. This section provides you with information regarding the scope of this procurement and details some of the key requirements that a successful applicant MUST be able to deliver. Thames Water intends to establish a single-lot, sole-supplier framework agreement for the provision of pump optimisation and aeration efficiency services across Thames Water operational assets. The scope of the framework includes monitoring, testing, and analysis of pumping and aeration systems and associated equipment. The objective is to identify and deliver opportunities to reduce whole-life costs, improve efficiency,…Read the full description
IMPORTANT: Please read this section before deciding whether you wish to register for this event. This section provides you with information regarding the scope of this procurement and details some of the key requirements that a successful applicant MUST be able to deliver. Thames Water intends to establish a single-lot, sole-supplier framework agreement for the provision of pump optimisation and aeration efficiency services across Thames Water operational assets. The scope of the framework includes monitoring, testing, and analysis of pumping and aeration systems and associated equipment. The objective is to identify and deliver opportunities to reduce whole-life costs, improve efficiency, and optimise performance across operational sites. The contract will include: - Fixed pricing structures with agreed review mechanisms. - Key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance monitoring requirements to ensure delivery against expected outcomes. - Requirements to support collaborative working and a transition from transactional delivery to strategic partnership. Suppliers will be expected to support a culture of continuous improvement and contribute to ongoing enhancement of processes and delivery approaches throughout the contract lifecycle. Delivery Model The anticipated delivery model will follow a structured approach comprising: - Initial site identification and data collection. - Project mobilisation and stakeholder engagement. - Efficiency and control studies to identify optimisation opportunities. - Approval to proceed to testing and monitoring. - Site-based testing and performance monitoring activities. - Review of outcomes, including business case validation. - Handover for delivery through relevant engineering or capital delivery mechanisms. The contract is expected to support a programme of approximately 200 tests across 60 operational sites during the AMP period. Further detail on the scope, service requirements, and call-off mechanisms will be provided within the procurement and contract documents. The following conditions would be considered as some of key requirements for a supplier to meet to be considered for this opportunity: • Must be able to cover the Thames Valley, London and Home Counties geographical area • Must have a proven track record in delivering measurable savings and innovation within the scope of this framework. Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the PSQ is 19 October 2026, at 12:00pm.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 5pm, Monday 12 October 2026.
  5. Register your interest before midday, Monday 19 October 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 088891-2026

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From notice 088891-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.