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Published 23 Feb 2026, 14:16 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Facilities Management Services · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

Framework agreement4 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdUtilitiesSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£160,000,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 23 Mar 2026
Lots 4see the lot list below
Framework period 5 yrsends 31 Mar 2032 · up to 31 Mar 2035 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2027

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

We are looking for one or more partners to deliver the following services:

Lot 1 - Facilities Management - including cleaning, helpdesk, building maintenance and minor works

Lot 2 - Security Guards - static guarding to mainly 29 operational and corporate sites plus adhoc security guarding as required

Lot 3 - Catering across 3 corporate sites

Lot 4 - Vending services - supply, stocking and maintenance of hot drink and can/snack machines across 18 operational and corporate sites.

Each lot to be awarded to one supplier but suppliers can be successful for more than one lot. Facilities Management services vary significantly by site but touch all of our 3,935 sites to some extent as it includes a lot of our compliance responsibilities as well as reactive call-out services.

All 4 lots will be awarded for an initial 5 year term as we want suppliers to work with us for the long term to deliver sustainable improvements to our estate and help us make a difference.

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 Monday 23 March 2026, at 10:00 am .

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 11 Jan 2034, 23:59 GMT.
  • How the procedure runs: PSQ - ITN - Negotiation - Award

CPV: Building and facilities management services · Catering services · Cleaning services of office equipment · Drinks dispensers · Security services · Vending machines

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Places
up to 4 suppliers
Framework period
5 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 1 Apr 2027
Published description of the framework

We are looking to award one supplier per lot. Each supplier shall be awarded all contracts under that lot. Prices shall be calculated using the pricing schedule within the agreement.

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Facilities ManagementRenewal 5 yrsSMEPublished value£117,000,000

This facilities management lot encompasses both soft and hard services at nearly 4,000 sites across the Thames Water region to various extents. For example 102 sites require cleaning, 144 require HVAC maintenance, 812 sites require asbestos surveys, 854 sites require legionella testing, 94 sites require fire system maintenance and all sites may require reactive call-outs.

In addition to site-based activities, we also have 113 water fountains and 19 public spaces we need you to clean and maintain across London City.

We require one supplier to directly deliver or manage subcontractors to deliver the entire range of services and to staff a helpdesk to manage incoming calls/requests and site access management. We are looking for a proactive supplier who can work with us to generate and implement ideas on how to ensure compliance and improve standards on our sites.

Note that minor reactive work is included in the scope of this lot up to a maximum of £15,000 per project which will be directly awarded.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2035 with extensionsValue: £117,000,000 exc. VAT · £120,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: London, South EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The full scope of the services to be provided and any options that may be considered throughout the term of the agreement, is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document. · Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    As detailed in the PSQ documentation.

    shortlisting
Lot #2Security guard servicesRenewal 5 yrsSMEPublished value£38,000,000

We are looking for one security partner to work with us to provide security guards across a range of permanent Thames Water locations as well as surge guarding and adhoc support in times of security events both on and off Thames Water sites. We currently have static guards on 29 sites including operational and corporate office sites who mainly manage access control for our staff, our visitors and our contractors during site opening hours.

In addition we have events on sites such as broken access control and in public places such as guarding bottled water stations which require temporary guarding, sometimes taking over from our emergency mobile patrols.

Please note that NSI Silver is a mandatory requirement.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2035 with extensionsValue: £38,000,000 exc. VAT · £39,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: London, South EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The full scope of the services to be provided and any options that may be considered throughout the term of the agreement, is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document. · Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    As stipulated in the PSQ documentation.

    shortlisting
Lot #3Catering servicesRenewal 5 yrsSMEPublished value£3,000,000

We are looking for a catering provider to work with us to offer a subsidised coffee, snack and hot meal provision in our three main office buildings: two in Reading and one in Swindon town centre. We require the provider to provide breakfast, lunch and snacks to our office-based staff as well as hospitality services if required on site. The catering provider will be responsible for waste segregation, providing consumables and maintaining Thames Water-owned catering equipment.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2035 with extensionsValue: £3,000,000 exc. VAT · £3,100,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: London, South EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The full scope of the services to be provided and any options that may be considered throughout the term of the agreement, is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document. · Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
Lot #4Vending servicesRenewal 5 yrsSMEPublished value£1,190,000

We are looking for one vending supplier to provide us with a fully managed service for hot drink and snack/can vending to include machine provision, replenishment, cleaning and maintenance across 18 corporate and operational sites for at least five years.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2035 with extensionsValue: £1,190,000 exc. VAT · £1,200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: London, South EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The full scope of the services to be provided and any options that may be considered throughout the term of the agreement, is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document. · Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    As stipulated in PSQ documentation.

    shortlisting

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published sub-criteria (3)
  • Technical: 55%
  • Contractual terms: 5%
  • Commercial: 40%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Technical
  • Commercial
  • Contractual terms
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Facilities Management Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 4 suppliers, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Utilities
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 11 Jan 2034
First published
23 Feb 2026, 14:16 GMT
Last source update
23 Feb 2026, 14:16 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 11 Dec 2026
Authority reference
FA1730
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-016112
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Building and facilities management servicesCatering servicesCleaning services of office equipmentDrinks dispensersSecurity servicesVending machines
Delivery area
London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a39 Find a Tender
How it runs

PSQ - ITN - Negotiation - Award

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Electronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Requests to participate (first stage)
23 Mar 2026, 10:00 GMT
Appointment period ends
23 Mar 2026, 10:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
16 Mar 2026, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
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Timeline

23 Feb 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published245 days ago
    23 Feb 2026, 14:16 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by224 days ago
    16 Mar 2026, 17:00 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period ends217 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    23 Mar 2026, 10:00 GMT
  4. Today
    27 Oct 2026
  5. Award decision expected byin 45 days
    11 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
  6. Contract startsin 155 days
    1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    23 Feb 2026, 14:16 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

Contracting authorityPrivate utility GB-COH: 02366661 · GB-PPON: PNQQ-4647-DTCV Clearwater Court, Reading, South East, RG1 8DBContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender