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Tender Opportunity for Civils, Mechanical and Electrical Contractor.

Affinity Water is establishing a framework for the maintenance, upgrade, and refurbishment of existing non-infrastructure assets across its network, including parts of London, the Home Counties, and Kent. This multi-lot framework covers minor civil engineering, mechanical and electrical (M&E) works, Motor Control Centre (MCC) repairs, High Voltage (HV) installations, and ICA software integration. The programme involves the planning, design, and commissioning of works within live water utility environments. The total estimated framework value is £4,000,000 (including VAT), with a maximum duration of four years starting in June 2026.
 
Key Dates
  • Expression of Interest deadline: 26 February 2026, 5:00pm
  • Estimated start date: 15 June 2026
  • Estimated completion date: 18 June 2029
  • Contract duration: Up to 4 years

 

Scope of Works

 

  • Lot 1 (Minor Civil): Repair, maintenance, and installation of new civil engineering assets and pipework.
  • Lot 2 (Minor M&E): Cabling and installation of new mechanical and electrical assets.
  • Lot 3 (MCC): Repairs and modifications of existing mechanical and electrical assets, specifically Motor Control Centres.
  • Lot 4 (HV): Installation of new High Voltage assets (excluding telemetry and specific software modifications).
  • Lot 5 (ICA): Design, installation, testing, and commissioning of integration, control, and automation software, including SCADA systems and communication links.
  • Works must be conducted within live utility sites, requiring strict adherence to water industry safeguarding and operational security requirements.
 

Ideal Contractor

  • Experienced in the water utility sector with a proven track record in non-infrastructure maintenance and refurbishment.
  • Technical specialists in civil engineering, M&E, HV installations, or ICA/SCADA software design and commissioning.
  • Capable of providing a full “cradle-to-grave” service, including planning, procurement, build, and final commissioning.
  • Proactive approach to working on critical infrastructure with the ability to maintain service continuity for a large population.

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