Site Investigation Survey Framework
A Addendum Notice
by THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- £22M-£176M
- Sector
- ENVIRONMENT
- Published
- 23 Feb 2026
- Delivery
- 30 Jun 2026 to 31 Mar 2030
- Deadline
- n/a
Related Terms
Location
London:
1 buyer
- Thames Water Utilities Reading
Description
Thames Water intends to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint suitably qualified suppliers to deliver site investigation surveys and associated deliverables across its operational area. The Framework will enable Thames Water (and, where applicable, permitted person and including main contractors) to call off individual surveys and/or programmes of surveys on an as‑needed basis during the Framework term. This Framework is intended to cover both infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects, which may take place on Thames Water sites, private or public land, and/or within highways and road environments. 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 5 March 2026.
Lot Division
| 1 | Above Ground Surveys
Lot 1 covers delivery of above ground surveys and associated outputs to support feasibility, optioneering, design development, consents and construction planning across Thames Water's operational area. Surveys will be undertaken on live operational sites and project locations and delivered in line with the Standard Requirements for methodology, data, reporting and deliverables Core survey types Core means survey types you would expect to require on most commissions to establish a safe, buildable baseline for design, consents and construction planning · Laser scanning · Topographical surveys · Drone surveys · Measured building surveys · Photogrammetry Optional survey types Optional means survey types required when triggered by site conditions, risk, stakeholder needs or a specific design decision, but they may be common for certain asset types · LiDAR surveys · Aerial photography · 360 photo surveys · Satellite surveys · Mobile mapping · Geodetic control · Infrared (thermal) imaging · Hydraulic surveys · Hydrographic surveys including bathymetric · Instrumentation and monitoring · Structural and building condition surveys · Land mapping · GPS RTK · Engineering |
| 2 | Below Ground Surveys
Lot 2 covers below ground surveys focused on utility detection, mapping and condition assessment to support safe design and delivery and reduce strike and delay risk across Thames Water's operational area. Outputs will be provided in line with the Standard Requirements for methodology, data, reporting and deliverables Core survey types Core means survey types you would expect to require on most commissions to establish a safe, buildable baseline for design, consents and construction planning • PAS 128 utility surveys (or a direct European equivalent) • Detailed manhole surveys • CCTV drainage surveys • Electromagnetic locating or EM scanning • High Density Array GPR Optional survey types Optional means survey types required when triggered by site conditions, risk, stakeholder needs or a specific design decision, but they may be common for certain asset types • Cable identification • Pumping station drop tests • Bridge deck scanning • Connection surveys • Line and level surveys • Concrete scanning • Rebar scanning • Chamber Scanning |
| 3 | Ground Investigation
Lot 3 covers ground investigation services to support geotechnical and geoenvironmental understanding for design, consents and construction planning across Thames Water's operational area. Outputs will be delivered in line with the Standard Requirements, with appropriate safety, quality and data controls Core survey types Core means survey types you would expect to require on most commissions to establish a safe, buildable baseline for design, consents and construction planning • Geotechnical and geoenvironmental ground investigation • Electromagnetic (EM) Optional survey types Optional means survey types required when triggered by site conditions, risk, stakeholder needs or a specific design decision, but they may be common for certain asset types • Microgravity surveys • Vibration or acoustic surveys • Metal detection • Unexploded ordonnance (UXO) surveys |
| 4 | Multidisciplinary Surveys
Lot 4 covers integrated multidisciplinary survey programmes where Thames Water requires a single provider to plan, sequence and deliver surveys spanning multiple disciplines across Lots 1-3, producing consolidated outputs in line with the Standard Requirements for methodology, data, reporting and deliverables. |
Renewal Options
Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 4 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years
Award Criteria
| Techniqual | _ |
| Commercial | _ |
CPV Codes
- 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
Indicators
- Options are available.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The enquiry deadline changed to 27 February 2026 at 17:00, and the Submission deadline changed to 12 March 2026, at 10 a.m.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-064a8c
- FTS 015938-2026