Tenders/Groundworks, Trenchless Installation and Ancillary Civil Engineering Services Closed Framework

Groundworks, Trenchless Installation and Ancillary Civil Engineering Services Closed Framework

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

Published: Sep 29, 2026

Updated: Sep 29, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the architecture and engineering, construction and civil works and water and sanitation sectors, with a focus on Water Supply. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the architecture and engineering sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Severn Trent intends to go out to tender for its Groundworks, Trenchless Installation and Ancillary Civil Engineering Services requirements for Mains Renewal, with the aim of establishing an in-house framework as a long-term solution for the remainder of AMP8. It is anticipated that Severn Trent will act as both Principal Designer and Principal Contractor under this arrangement. Works will be planned, scheduled, and instructed by Severn Trent, with excavation pits prepared on site by Severn Trent teams. Contractors will work collaboratively alongside Severn Trent personnel. The majority of works will involve the installation of pipes ranging from 63mm to 250mm in diameter. This notice is to invite engagement from suppliers who may be interested in submitting a tender response for a closed framework agreement covering the following; • Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) • Mole Ploughing • Rock drilling • Slurry tankers • Trenching • Rock Wheel • Planing • Vacuum Excavation The requirements below initially will be to support Severn Trent's AMP 8 period and Mains Renewal programme, however there may be wider opportunities within Severn Trent's organisation in the future. This procurement description is for information only and some details may be amended/changed in the future following the preliminary market engagement and development of the sourcing strategy. Any future Tender Notice published in connection to this Pre Market Engagement is optional. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is optional, and does not contribute to the procurement process.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 092045-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED has issued 77 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 11 currently open and 18 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Water & Sanitation, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 092045-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.