Pump Optimisation and Aeration Efficiency Analysis

IMPORTANT: Please read this section before deciding whether you wish to register for this event. This section provides you with information regarding the scope of this procurement and details some of the key requirements that a successful applicant MUST be able to deliver. Thames Water intends to establish a single-lot, sole-supplier framework agreement for the provision of pump optimisation and aeration efficiency services across Thames Water operational assets. The scope of the framework includes monitoring, testing, and analysis of pumping and aeration systems and associated equipment. The objective is to identify and deliver opportunities to reduce whole-life costs, improve efficiency, and optimise performance across operational sites.

The contract will include:

- Fixed pricing structures with agreed review mechanisms. - Key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance monitoring requirements to ensure delivery against expected outcomes. - Requirements to support collaborative working and a transition from transactional delivery to strategic partnership. Suppliers will be expected to support a culture of continuous improvement and contribute to ongoing enhancement of processes and delivery approaches throughout the contract lifecycle. Delivery Model The anticipated delivery model will follow a structured approach comprising: - Initial site identification and data collection. - Project mobilisation and stakeholder engagement. - Efficiency and control studies to identify optimisation opportunities. - Approval to proceed to testing and monitoring. - Site-based testing and performance monitoring activities. - Review of outcomes, including business case validation. - Handover for delivery through relevant engineering or capital delivery mechanisms. The contract is expected to support a programme of approximately 200 tests across 60 operational sites during the AMP period. Further detail on the scope, service requirements, and call-off mechanisms will be provided within the procurement and contract documents. The following conditions would be considered as some of key requirements for a supplier to meet to be considered for this opportunity:

• Must be able to cover the Thames Valley, London and Home Counties geographical area
• Must have a proven track record in delivering measurable savings and innovation within the scope of this framework.

Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the PSQ is 19 October 2026, at 12:00pm.