UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Severn Trent Water seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver hedgerow planting services across its operational area during the 2026/27 planting season. The scope of the contract includes the delivery of approximately 20 kilometres of hedgerow planting across multiple sites, comprising approximately 15,000 metres of hedge whip planting and 5,000 metres of eco-hedge planting, together with associated tree planting. Services required include plant handling, storage, transportation, biosecurity management, waste management, site reinstatement, reporting, aftercare and restocking where required. The contractor will be responsible for the receipt, storage and distribution of plant stock, implementation of biosecurity controls, delivery of planting works in accordance with the specification, provision of photographic and completion records, and ongoing establishment support including site audits and replacement planting where necessary. Works will be undertaken at multiple locations throughout the Severn Trent Water operational area. The contract is anticipated to commence in October 2026 and continue through the 2026/27 planting season. Severn Trent Water intends to award a single contract to the supplier offering the most economically advantageous tender.

Severn Trent Water Limited (STW) intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for Ecology Surveys. The framework will support both planned and reactive work. STW is seeking to understand market appetite and capability in advance of finalising the procurement strategy. The scope and structure of the framework may therefore be refined following this engagement. STW intends to establish a framework agreement for the delivery of Ecology Surveys. The scope of services is expected to include but not limited to: • Preliminary Ecological Assessments. • Bio-Diversity Enchantment Plans. • Species specific surveys (Bat, GCN, etc.) The framework will support both planned programmes and reactive requirements. STW is undertaking this procurement to establish a multi-supplier framework capable of Ecology Surveys. STW is particularly interested in understanding how suppliers can support efficient, repeatable delivery and consistent performance outcomes. The scope and structure of the framework may be refined following this notice and subsequent market engagement.

STW and HD (together, the "Contracting Authorities") are running a procurement to establish a framework agreement for the delivery of capital design services across their operating areas in England and Wales. The framework will be a 'Closed Framework' as per the Procurement Act 2023 rules. It has an estimated total value of £200 million (excluding VAT) to support delivery of its Capital investment programme across AMP8, AMP9 & AMP10. The framework will provide end-to-end capital design services, and we are seeking partners capable of delivering across the full design development lifecycle, including: • Optioneering and feasibility studies - development and appraisal of innovative, value-driven solutions • Outline design - Development of preferred options and robust, deliverable concepts • Detailed design - Development of the approved solution into a fully coordinated and construction-ready design. The framework will include without limitation, design services covering: • Water networks • Waste networks • Water treatment processes • Waste treatment processes • Potable tanks - Distribution Service Reservoir (DSR) • Bio resources • Secondments This is a strategic opportunity to support the Contracting Authorities in delivering a significant capital investment programme, ensuring schemes are developed efficiently, sustainably, and in line with regulatory and performance commitments. We are particularly interested in engaging with suppliers who can demonstrate: • Strong technical capability across all stages of capital design • Experience delivering projects within the regulated water sector • Commitment to safety, sustainability, and value optimisation. Further information on the procurement process, associated timelines, and the Contracting Authorities' expectations regarding collaborative and innovative approaches to scheme development will be shared in due course.

Severn Trent Water Limited (STW) intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for Coal Mining Risk Assessment. The framework will support both planned and reactive work. STW is seeking to understand market appetite and capability in advance of finalising the procurement strategy. The scope and structure of the framework may therefore be refined following this engagement. STW intends to establish a framework agreement for the delivery of Coal Mining Risk Assessments. The scope of services is expected to include but not limited to: • Present a desk-based review of all available information on the potential coal mining hazards which are relevant to the site; • Use that information to identify and assess the hazards to the proposed development from coal mining legacy, including any cumulative impact; • Set out the necessary mitigation measures or works that will need to be adopted to enable safe development; • Provide information to input into a Coal Authority permit application to disturb or enter coal mining interests and any subsequent licences and/or agreements that may be needed for construction The framework will support both planned programmes and reactive requirements. STW is undertaking this procurement to establish a multi-supplier framework capable of Coal Mining Risk Assessments. STW is particularly interested in understanding how suppliers can support efficient, repeatable delivery and consistent performance outcomes. The scope and structure of the framework may be refined following this notice and subsequent market engagement.