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# Control and Automation

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/control-and-automation-ocds-h6vhtk-0602e6). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED: "Control and Automation". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £435,000,000. 8 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 13 Mar 2026, 10:00 GMT. Published submission portal: forms.office.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/thames-water-utilities-limited-coh-02366661)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £435,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 13 March 2026 at 10:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 8
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Electrical installation work, Electricity distribution and control apparatus, Information technology services, Installation of cable infrastructure, Installation of computer cabling (+13 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKI, UKJ
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/control-and-automation-ocds-h6vhtk-0602e6#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0602e6`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/control-and-automation-ocds-h6vhtk-0602e6#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [forms.office.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fe%2FAKBQy45KyE)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/control-and-automation-ocds-h6vhtk-0602e6#participate

## Description
Thames Water wishes to award a framework agreement to suppliers capable of project design, manufacture, installation and testing of low voltage assemblies, motor control centres and system integration across the identified the lotting structures.
Due to breadth and scale of Thames Waters AMP8 delivery program and the varying condition of buildings and structures within the Thames Water estate, there is need to carry out new installations, renovation and remedial works to ensure they deliver AMP projects and remain fit for purpose.
The Framework Agreement will cover the following works:
Lot 1: Systems Integration (SI)
Lot 2a: Low Voltage Assemblies (LVAs)
Lot 2b: Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) LVAs
Lot 3a: New or Modification EICA Installations
Lot 3b: Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) Installations
Lot 3c: Fibre Optic Cabling
Lot 4: OT Software, Security and Integration Support
Lot 5: Regional Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Thames Water reserve the right to issue multiple awards for each lot in this agreement to achieve the most efficient and economical service solution, and the security and consistent continuity of supply and delivery. Thames Water reserve the right to enter into a contract or contracts for the provision of all or any number of lots.
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 Friday 13 March 2026, at 10am.

## Lots (8)
### Lot 1: Systems Integration (SI)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45310000, 72227000, 72267100
- **Delivery regions:** UKI, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £144,000,000
- **Description:** Lot 1 under Thames Water's FA2208 framework refers to the process of connecting various control and automation subsystems - such as motor control centres (MCCs), switchgear, remote telemetry units (RTUs), and operational technology (OT) software - in...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2026 to 01/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: OT Software, Security and Integration Support
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 72227000, 72254100, 72260000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £39,000,000
- **Description:** Lot 4 under the FA2208 framework focuses on the configuration, deployment, and modification of operational technology (OT) software solutions, as well as the specialist skills required to support them.
This Lot covers the specialist software engineer...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2026 to 01/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Regional Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 48000000, 72222300, 72227000, 72250000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £33,000,000
- **Description:** Regional SCADA: Lot 5 under the FA2208 framework covers the design and delivery management of Regional Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) configuration across Thames Water's operational estate. This includes GeoSCADA, integration of Rem...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2026 to 01/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2a: Low Voltage Assemblies (LVAs)
- **Lot id:** `2a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 31200000, 31682210, 45317000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £82,000,000
- **Description:** Lot 2a under Thames Water's FA2208 framework covers the procurement, design, and delivery of Low Voltage Assemblies (LVAs), which include motor control centres (MCCs), switchgear, and distribution switchboards for the TW estate.
The following list of...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2026 to 01/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2b: Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) LVAs
- **Lot id:** `2b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 31200000, 42122200, 45310000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £56,000,000
- **Description:** Lot 2b under FA2208 covers the design, manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning of two to three pump Sewage Pumping Station LVAs.
The following list of activities are expected as part of the normal delivery of work under lot 2b. This list...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2026 to 01/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3a: New or Modification EICA Installations
- **Lot id:** `3a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 31682540, 45310000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £27,000,000
- **Description:** Lot 3a under the FA2208 framework covers Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) services, specifically focused on the management and delivery of cabling installations and modifications associated PLC replacements, instrumentation ...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2026 to 01/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3b: Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) Installations
- **Lot id:** `3b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42122220, 45310000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £27,000,000
- **Description:** Lot 3b under the FA2208 framework covers Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) Installation of new or replacement SPS including LVA (manufactured by a Lot 2b supplier), control system, kiosk, RTU, instrumentation and complete electrical and Instrumentation. T...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2026 to 01/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3c: Fibre Optic Cabling
- **Lot id:** `3c`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32420000, 32562000, 45314300, 45314320
- **Delivery regions:** UKI, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £27,000,000
- **Description:** Lot 3c under the FA2208 framework covers fibre optic cabling installation of new fibre optic cabling and modification of existing cabling installations. Including testing.
The following list of activities are expected as part of the normal delivery o...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2026 to 01/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F001890-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-02-25T12:48:43.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T07:23:00.314Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0602e6