Access Security Products (Hardening Products)
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITEDEstimated Value
Up to £30,300,000
Deadline
25 June 2026
Published
29 May 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Thames Water wishes to award a framework agreement to suppliers capable of supplying and installing various access security products. The Framework will cover the supply and install of the following products: Doors & Louver Panels, Roller Shutters, Window Bars, Mesh Panels, Access Covers, Steel Kiosks and GRP Kiosks.
All goods must be LPS1175 Issue 8 accredited. Suppliers must be able to work with our Tier 1 suppliers as this will be a mandated Framework agreement and we expect our Tier 1 suppliers to be able to use the framework agreement on behalf of Thames Water.
Tier 1 suppliers are our capital delivery partners who project manage projects which can include products in scope of this tender. Thames Water reserves the right to issue multiple awards for each lot in this agreement to achieve the most efficient and economical service solution, and the ensure continuity of supply and delivery.
Eligibility & compliance
Suppliers must be able to provide installation works of the products that they are supplying.
Additional details
Thames Water reserve the right to enter into a contract or contracts for the provision of all or any number of lots. 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 PSQ is 25 June 2026. Supplying and installing Security Doors and Louver Panels.
Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings. Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for.
Thames Water will award between 4-5 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site. Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers.
Work will be awarded via mini-competitions. Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot.
Supplying and installing Roller Shutters. Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings.
Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for. Thames Water will award between 2-3 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site.
Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers. Work will be awarded via mini-competitions.
Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot. Supplying and installing Window Bars.
Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings. Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for.
Thames Water will award between 2-3 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site. Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers.
Work will be awarded via mini-competitions. Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot.
Supplying and installing Mesh Covers. Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings.
Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for. Thames Water will award between 2 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site.
Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers. Work will be awarded via mini-competitions.
Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot. Supplying and installing Access Covers.
Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings. Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for.
Thames Water will award between 2 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site. Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers.
Work will be awarded via mini-competitions. Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot.
Supplying and installing Steel Kiosks. Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings.
Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for. Thames Water will award between 4-6 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site.
Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers. Work will be awarded via mini-competitions.
Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot. Supplying and installing GRP Kiosks.
Products must be LPS1175 Issue 8 certified and suppliers must be able to provide items with security ratings. Volumes and dimensions will vary dependent on the site that the equipment is being purchased for.
Thames Water will award between 3-4 suppliers who will be responsible for supplying and where applicable installing the equipment on site. Suppliers must be able to work with and allow purchasing through our Tier 1 suppliers.
Work will be awarded via mini-competitions. Direct award will be permitted if work is urgent, awarded supplier have failed to deliver or the value of the goods is below the threshold for this lot.
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THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITEDKey Dates
Published
29 May 2026
Submission deadline
25 June 2026
Notice type
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