Official UK procurement notice
Technical & Operational Training Services (Lots 2 -5 )
Authority: SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 3 public authorities
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: UKNorth East (UKC)North West (UKD)+7 more
Framework ceiling (notional) £7,135,670envelope for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 5 Dec 2025awarded 30 Apr 2026
Awarded to C&G Services (Europe) Ltd +4 more6 awards
Framework period 2 yrs 5 moup to 4 yrs 5 mo with extensions · starts 27 Mar 2026
What is being bought6 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis tender process was for the provision of various technical & operational training services.
A summary of the scope across all Lots forming part of
the tender are stated below.
Lot 2 - Mobile Plant & Lifting Equipment
Lot 3- Street Works
Lot 4 - Excavation & Network Safe
Lot 5 - Work Equipment & General Hazards
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Feb 2027, 23:59 GMT.
- How the procedure runs: Severn Trent reserve the right to amend these steps at any time during the procurement process 1. Pre-Qualification - Selection Questionnaire 2. Request for Proposal 3. Site Visit (optional) 4. Contract Negotiation
CPV: Training services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 4 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 5 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs 5 mo · up to 4 yrs 5 mo from 27 Mar 2026
- Scheme runs until
- 31 Aug 2030
Who may buy through it
Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig Severn Trent Services Operations UK Limited Severn Trent Green Power Limited
Published description of the framework
This will be defined as part of the RFP
Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure
6 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Confined Spaces & Working at HeightsAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,800,930
Provision of specific training relating to confined spaces and working at height
- Value
- £1,800,930 exc. VAT · £2,161,116 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- Severn Trent reserve the right to extend by no more than 24-months. Any extension maybe broken down into 12-month periods
80500000 Training services
Lot #2Mobile Plant and Lifting EquipmentAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,409,565
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Value
- £1,409,565 exc. VAT · £1,691,478 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- Severn Trent reserve the right to extend by no more than 24-months. Any extension maybe broken down into 12-month periods
80500000 Training services
Lot #3New Roads and Street WorksAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,252,500
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Value
- £1,252,500 exc. VAT · £1,503,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- Severn Trent reserve the right to extend by no more than 24-months. Any extension maybe broken down into 12-month periods
80500000 Training services
Lot #4Excavations and NetworksAwardedRenewalPublished value£872,445
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Value
- £872,445 exc. VAT · £1,046,934 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- Severn Trent reserve the right to extend by no more than 24-months. Any extension maybe broken down into 12-month periods
80500000 Training services
Lot #5Work equipment and HazardsAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,664,070
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Value
- £1,664,070 exc. VAT · £1,996,884 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- Severn Trent reserve the right to extend by no more than 24-months. Any extension maybe broken down into 12-month periods
80500000 Training services
Lot #6Asbestos AwarenessAwardedRenewalPublished value£136,600
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Value
- £136,600 exc. VAT · £163,920 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- Severn Trent reserve the right to extend by no more than 24-months. Any extension maybe broken down into 12-month periods
80500000 Training services
What it takes to win
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add moreHow bids were scored · same split on all 6 lots
Published sub-criteria (6)
- Quality — 50
- Quality — 50
- Quality — 50
- Price — 50
- Price — 50
- Price — 50
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
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Feb 2027
- First published
- 16 Sept 2026, 12:52 BST
- Last source update
- 16 Sept 2026, 12:52 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end — 25 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a64Find a Tender
- How it runs
- Severn Trent reserve the right to amend these steps at any time during the procurement process 1. Pre-Qualification - Selection Questionnaire 2. Request for Proposal 3. Site Visit (optional) 4. Contract Negotiation
How it was run
Official noticeAccess & registration note: Free buyer-specific invitations
- Appointment period ends
- 5 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 8 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Participation fee
- success fee · As defined in the documentation released to participants
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Timeline
8 published dates · Europe/London- Tender notice published370 days ago15 Sept 2025, 14:32 BST
- Clarification questions by347 days ago8 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends289 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown5 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by206 days ago25 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts177 days ago27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent4 days ago16 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published4 days ago16 Sept 2026, 12:52 BST
- Standstill endsin 6 days25 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecastSuppliers appointed 56 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 44 from SMEs · busiest of 4 lots
| Lot | Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 · Mobile Plant and Lifting Equipment | C&G Services (Europe) LtdSME, Certora Training LimitedSMELot 2 - Mobile Plant & Lifting Equipment Training1 Oct 2026 — 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031Extensions: 1 x 2 year extension option available · Options: 1 x 2 year extension option available | £933,473 | 16 Sept 2026standstill to 25 Sept 2026 | Standstill |
| 3 · New Roads and Street Works | C&G Services (Europe) LtdSME, RELYON NUTEC UK LIMITEDSMELot 3 - Streetworks Training1 Oct 2026 — 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031Extensions: 1 x 2 year extension option | £994,892 | 16 Sept 2026standstill to 25 Sept 2026 | Standstill |
| 4 · Excavations and Networks | RELYON NUTEC UK LIMITEDSME, VP PLCSMELot 4 - Excavation & Network Safety1 Oct 2026 — 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031Extensions: 1 x 2 years extension option | £1,262,635 | 16 Sept 2026standstill to 25 Sept 2026 | Standstill |
| 5 · Work equipment and Hazards | C&G Services (Europe) LtdSMELot 5 - Work Equipment & General Hazards1 Oct 2026 — 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031Extensions: 1 X 2 Years Extension | £1,414,490 | 16 Sept 2026standstill to 25 Sept 2026 | Standstill |
| 6 · Asbestos Awareness | supplier not published | — | 30 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| 1 · Confined Spaces & Working at Heights | Mines Rescue Service LtdSMELot 1. Confined Spaces & Working at Heights16 Apr 2026 — 15 Apr 2029 · up to 15 Apr 2031Extensions: 1 x 2 years | £1,644,745 | 24 Mar 2026standstill to 2 Apr 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 · Mobile Plant and Lifting Equipment | 4final-stage tenders · 16 at stage one | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 · New Roads and Street Works | 3final-stage tenders · 13 at stage one | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Excavations and Networks | 3final-stage tenders · 13 at stage one | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Work equipment and Hazards | 2final-stage tenders · 13 at stage one | 2 | 0 | — |
Notice history
9 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Sept 2025- Contract signature expected1 Oct 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract award notice published16 Sept 2026, 12:52 BSTUK6
- Contract signature expected15 Apr 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract award notice published24 Mar 2026, 15:12 GMTUK6
- Published value updated24 Mar 2026, 15:12 GMTwas £7,135,670
- Status changed to complete24 Mar 2026, 15:12 GMT
- Deadline withdrawn24 Mar 2026, 15:12 GMT
- Tender notice published16 Sept 2025, 15:37 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published15 Sept 2025, 14:32 BSTUK4
Published amendments (1)
Changes to Framework as this is not an Open Framework opportunity and updated the link to the documentation
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-09: 1 release · 15 Sept 2025
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIGContracting authorityPrivate utilityWelsh devolved regulations applyView profile →
- SEVERN TRENT SERVICES (WATER AND SEWERAGE) LIMITEDContracting authorityPublic undertaking
Framework contractors & participating bidders
5 commercial parties on the notice- C&G Services (Europe) LtdFramework contractorView supplier profile →
- Certora Training LimitedFramework contractorView supplier profile →
- Mines Rescue Service LtdFramework contractorView supplier profile →
- RELYON NUTEC UK LIMITEDFramework contractorView supplier profile →
- VP PLCFramework contractorView supplier profile →
Official documents & specifications (13)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Conflict of interest declarationNot published
- Technical specifications
- Technical specifications
- Technical specifications
- Bidding documents and specifications
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
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