Prior information notice UK THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED Water

Smart Metering Programme for AMP8 and Beyond

Published October 12 2026  · ref. ocds-h6vhtk-0785a2  · Open · 40 days left
Kurrant AI: Thames Water is preparing its long-term smart metering procurement strategy for the AMP8 regulatory period and initiating market engagement. The utility is outlining its planned commercial structure and operational requirements ahead of formal tenders. Water metering hardware and analytics vendors should engage during this scoping phase to track requirements before procurement launches.
12/10/2026
 Tender Published

Questions Deadline
24/11/2026
40 days left Submission Deadline

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Thames Water Utilities Limited is holding a supplier webinar on 19 October 2026 to present its future smart metering programme for AMP8 and beyond. The programme will be procured as a framework covering water meters, meter repair and maintenance, and meter reading services, with estimated contract dates from 1 April 2028 to 1 April 2035 and a possible extension to 31 March 2050. The tender notice is estimated to be published on 2 November 2027.

Scope of work

  • Future smart metering programme for AMP8 and beyond, covering the remainder of AMP8 and beyond.
  • Water meters (CPV 38421100).
  • Repair and maintenance services of water meters (CPV 50411100).
  • Meter reading service (CPV 65500000).
  • Establishment of a framework.
  • Supplier engagement webinar covering Thames Water's vision, planned market approach, procurement structure, and opportunities across the smart metering ecosystem.

Key requirements

  • Suppliers interested in the programme must register for the webinar by completing the Microsoft Forms registration link.
  • Engagement deadline for webinar registration: 2 November 2026.
  • The procurement falls under the special regime for Utilities.
  • No technical, eligibility or qualification requirements are stated in the provided documents.

Key information

  • Duration: Estimated contract dates: 1 April 2028 to 1 April 2035; possible extension to 31 March 2050; 22 years.
  • Start date: 2028-04-01
  • Buyer: 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@thameswater.co.uk. Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire. Organisation type: Private utility.

Additional notes

This is a pre-procurement engagement notice, not the tender itself. The webinar will be held at 1.30PM on 19 October 2026. Suppliers must register via https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/yhKAaT2hpK. The estimated tender notice publication date is 2 November 2027. Contract locations: UKI - London and UKJ - South East (England). Main procurement category: Services. Special regime: Utilities.

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