Closed tender

Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework

Details

Value
£20,000,000
Topic
Water distribution and related services
Published
12 January 2026
Submission
6 February 2026

Tender description

Severn Trent has established a mature innovation capability that supports the identification, evaluation, trialling, and implementation of innovative solutions to deliver operational efficiencies, environmental improvements, and enhanced customer outcomes. To support the continued development of this capability and respond to the increasing pace and complexity of innovation activity, Severn Trent sought to establish strategic partnerships with external organisations. The requirement was to provide a structured and scalable approach to innovation collaboration, enabling consistent access to specialist expertise, emerging technologies, and market-leading solutions, while maximising value and supporting the delivery of strategic business objectives.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published12 January 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date6 February 2026

About the buyer

Severn Trent Water Ltd supplies water and wastewater services to homes and businesses across the Midlands as a regulated utility. Ofwat oversees its commercial activity under the Competition Act 1998. Since October 2024 its supply agreements have followed the UK Procurement Regulations 2024. Competitive tenders are advertised through Find a Tender and the Achilles Utilities Vendor Database. Suppliers can also register through SAP Ariba Discovery, trade associations and an approved supplier database. New capital delivery frameworks are due to open for procurement from 2027 and will run for up to 15 years.

£434bn was the total UK public sector procurement spend in FY 2025/26.

Over the past 5 years, most of Severn Trent Water Ltd's contract awards have been in waste, cleaning and environmental services, electrical equipment and lighting and construction materials.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 65100000 · Water distribution and related services
  • 73000000 · Research and development services and related consultancy services

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