Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP7 contract for the design, installation, maintenance and refurbishment of reed beds on new installations of sewage treatment works worth an estimated £7.39 million.

The water company currently has 90 reed beds in place within 47 sites across the Thames Water estate. The water company is tendering the contract in two separate Lots:
Lot 1 - design and install service provider for reed beds on new installations of sewage treatment - often as part of larger value capital projects, where the reed bed makes up a part of the construction
Lot 2 - design and refurbishment service provider when current reed beds reach their end of life or the STW's requirements have changed. Maintenance of the reed beds is also required twice a year and will include clearing out the reeds and ensuring the beds function efficiently.
Thames is looking to appoint up to four suppliers to the framework agreement:
Initial contract term is 3 years with further extension options of up to five years in total.
Deadline for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 10th November 2020 – click here to access the tender documentation.
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