Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the supply of PE Pipes and Fittings with a total estimated value of £33 million excluding VAT.
The water company is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier(s) to a Framework Agreement for the supply of Polyethylene (PE) Pipes and Polyethylene (PE) Fittings to support its capital investment programmes, operational activities and maintenance requirements across Scotland.
The contract is being tendered in the following Lots:
Lot 1 - PE Pipes (estimated value £30 million excluding VAT)
The Framework will cover the design, manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of PE pipes used within Scottish Water's water and wastewater infrastructure networks.
The successful supplier(s) will provide a comprehensive service including:
- Design and manufacture of PE pipes in accordance with relevant industry standards and specifications.
- Product testing, quality assurance and certification requirements.
- Supply and delivery of products to Scottish Water sites and contractor locations throughout Scotland.
- Provision of off-loading services where required.
- Technical support and specialist expertise relating to product selection, application and installation.
- Assistance with project-specific requirements and engineering solutions.
Lot 2 - PE Fittings (estimated value £3 million excluding VAT)
The Framework will cover the design, manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of PE fittings used within Scottish Water's water and wastewater infrastructure networks.
The successful supplier will provide a comprehensive service including:
- Design and manufacture of PE fittings in accordance with relevant industry standards and specifications.
- Product testing, quality assurance and certification requirements.
- Supply and delivery of products to Scottish Water sites and contractor locations throughout Scotland.
- Provision of off-loading services where required.
- Technical support and specialist expertise relating to product selection, application and installation.
- Assistance with project-specific requirements and engineering solutions.
Initial Framework Agreement duration for both Lots will be for 48 months with further potential extension options of up to four years in total.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 12:00pm on 14 November 2026.
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Tenders or requests to participate must also be submitted electronically via the same portal
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