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London
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 7
Status Active
Published 29th May 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06a8a6 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Roller-type shutters |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £30,300,000 |
London
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 7
Status Active
Published 29th May 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06a8a6 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Roller-type shutters |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £30,300,000 |
Scope
Reference
FA2420
Description
Thames Water wishes to award a framework agreement to suppliers capable of supplying and installing various access security products. Suppliers must be able to provide installation works of the products that they are supplying.
The Framework will cover the supply and install of the following products: Doors & Louver Panels, Roller Shutters, Window Bars, Mesh Panels, Access Covers, Steel Kiosks and GRP Kiosks. All goods must be LPS1175 Issue 8 accredited. Suppliers must be able to work with our Tier 1 suppliers as this will be a mandated Framework agreement and we expect our Tier 1 suppliers to be able to use the framework agreement on behalf of Thames Water. Tier 1 suppliers are our capital delivery partners who project manage projects which can include products in scope of this tender.
Thames Water reserves the right to issue multiple awards for each lot in this agreement to achieve the most efficient and economical service solution, and the ensure 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 25 June 2026.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £30,300,000 excluding VAT
- £36,360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 January 2027 to 7 January 2032
- Possible extension to 7 January 2035
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
Main procurement category
Goods
Contract locations
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Doors and Louver Panels
Description
Supplying and installing Security Doors and Louver Panels. Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings.
Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for.
Thames Water will award between 4-5 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site. Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers.
Work will be awarded via mini-competitions. Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot.
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44221200 - Doors
- 44421500 - Armoured or reinforced doors
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Roller Shutters
Description
Supplying and installing Roller Shutters. Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings.
Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for.
Thames Water will award between 2-3 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site. Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers.
Work will be awarded via mini-competitions. Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot.
Lot value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44115310 - Roller-type shutters
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Window Bars
Description
Supplying and installing Window Bars. Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings.
Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for.
Thames Water will award between 2-3 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site. Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers.
Work will be awarded via mini-competitions. Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,100,000 excluding VAT
- £1,320,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Mesh Panels
Description
Supplying and installing Mesh Covers. Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings.
Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for.
Thames Water will award between 2 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site. Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers.
Work will be awarded via mini-competitions. Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot.
Lot value (estimated)
- £790,000 excluding VAT
- £948,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Access Covers
Description
Supplying and installing Access Covers. Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings.
Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for.
Thames Water will award between 2 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site. Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers.
Work will be awarded via mini-competitions. Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,300,000 excluding VAT
- £3,960,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 44423760 - Access covers
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6a. Steel Kiosks
Description
Supplying and installing Steel Kiosks. Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings.
Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for.
Thames Water will award between 4-6 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site. Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers.
Work will be awarded via mini-competitions. Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot.
Lot value (estimated)
- £13,000,000 excluding VAT
- £15,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 14622000 - Steel
- 35121000 - Security equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6b. GRP Kiosks
Description
Supplying and installing GRP Kiosks. Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings.
Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for.
Thames Water will award between 3-4 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site. Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers.
Work will be awarded via mini-competitions. Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot.
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT
- £8,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 35121000 - Security equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
See PSQ & ITN presentations
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Doors and Louver Panels
Lot 2. Roller Shutters
Lot 3. Window Bars
Lot 4. Mesh Panels
Lot 5. Access Covers
Lot 6a. Steel Kiosks
Lot 6b. GRP Kiosks
Items must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 June 2026, 6:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
25 June 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
If you would like to gain access to the PSQ documents, please supply the details in this form -
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 January 2027
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 60% |
| Commercial | Cost | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
The tender process will include a PSQ stage and ITN stage. Suppliers will be down selected during the PSQ stage based on a number of questions surrounding their competency. The ITN will include commercial bidsheets, technical questions, case studies and presentations.
Suppliers who are selected in the process will be put on a mini-competition framework agreement, with direct award permitted in certain circumstances. All products in this procurement must be LPS1175 Issue 8 accredited.
Contracting authority
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366661
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQQ-4647-DTCV
Clearwater Court
Reading
RG1 8DB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.support.centre [at] thameswater.co.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Private utility
