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Sludge Inspection

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

Buyer Address: Clearwater Court, Reading, UKJ11, RG1 8DB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
1200000.0 GBP
Gross: 1200000 GBP
Published
25 Nov 2025, 16:49
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077018-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,200,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-02-01T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (50%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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