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Planned procurement · Notice 092045-2026

Groundworks, Trenchless Installation and Ancillary Civil Engineering Services Closed Framework

Severn Trent Water Limited

Value
Value not stated
Stage
Early notice
Where
North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Sep 2027 – 30 Aug 2031

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

Severn Trent Water is preparing to set up a closed framework of contractors for groundworks, trenchless pipe installation and related civil engineering work supporting its Mains Renewal programme, covering methods such as directional drilling, mole ploughing, trenching and vacuum excavation. This is a preliminary market engagement notice, not a live tender, with any resulting framework running from 1 September 2027 to 30 August 2031.

Good fit for: Groundworks and utility infrastructure contractors experienced in trenchless pipe installation and mains renewal work.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • This is only preliminary engagement, not an open tender This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is optional, and does not contribute to the procurement process.
  • It's a closed framework, so only invited suppliers can join submitting a tender response for a closed framework agreement
  • A future tender is not guaranteed to follow Any future Tender Notice published in connection to this Pre Market Engagement is optional.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

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.

Procedure: not stated. Published 29 Sep 2026.

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