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Open tender · Notice 103244-2026

32 Low Complexity MEICA

Northumbrian Water Limited

Value
£20m
Closes
25 Nov 2026 (17 days)
Where
North East, East of England
Lots
6
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
14 Apr 2027 – 13 Apr 2032

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

In plain English

Northumbrian Water wants a number of delivery partners for short-cycle mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control projects, typically low in complexity, at its water and wastewater sites across the North East and East of England. This sets up a list of approved suppliers over the period 14 April 2027 to 13 April 2032, worth an estimated £20,000,000 in total; a place on it is the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed work.

Good fit for: Mechanical, electrical and controls contractors used to maintenance, refurbishment and small-scale works at water or wastewater sites.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Must pass health and safety (CDM) competency check or lose the place Failure to pass would potentially result in the offer of a Framework Agreement to be rescinded.
  • Must meet electrical contractor competency rules Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements
  • Must follow Northumbrian Water's engineering and asset standards NWL's Engineering Specifications

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

What the buyer says

NWL are looking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partner(s) to help our Capital Delivery teams deliver short-cycle MEICA projects which are typically (but not always) lower complexity in nature, which will ensure they are being delivered in the most efficient manner, with a suitable and sustainable commercial model driving value for the business. NWL are always looking at how we can use innovation in both working methods and technology while striving to reduce our carbon footprint and we will expect any successful applicants to help us achieve this. The framework will support maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement activities associated with NWL's above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects will typically range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements expected to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring responsive and flexible delivery partners. Works may be delivered independently or in partnership with NWL's in-house delivery teams and may include: Planned and responsive maintenance activities Refurbishment and renewal projects Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" type delivery models Bundled or batched projects of higher aggregate value but similar complexity While the framework is intended primarily for specialist MEICA contractors, associated civil engineering works required to facilitate delivery will form part of the scope. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services (examples but not b…

Read the official notice

Getting the documents

The notice doesn't say where the documents are. Ask the buyer at amp8procurement@nwl.co.uk, or read the official notice for how to take part.

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 30 Oct 2026.

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