Groundworks, Trenchless Installation and Ancillary Civil Engineering Services Closed Framework
Issued by SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED · via UK Find a Tender Service
- Published
- 29 Sept 2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-077cde
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- works
At a glance
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED in United Kingdom has published a request for information: “Groundworks, Trenchless Installation and Ancillary Civil Engineering Services Closed Framework”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. Quote reference ocds-h6vhtk-077cde in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 10 notices from this buyer since 2026, 8 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.
Details
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.
This notice has closed — what to do next
We hold 10 notices from SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED, going back to August 2026 — 8 of them still open. They buy mostly in Water & Environment, Mining & Metals and Financial & Professional Services.
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