Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) Tunnelling Main Works Contract (MWC)
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITEDEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
7 July 2025
Published
28 May 2025
Type
Not specified
Overview
Design, build, test and commission of the following two main components: i) A recycled water conveyance tunnel from Mogden Sewage Treatment Works (STW) to Teddington. A new approximately 4.2km long tunnelled conveyance route approximately 3.5m internal diameter (ID) would be driven using a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) and constructed to connect a new Tertiary Treatment Plant (provided by others) in Mogden STW to the proposed outfall on the riverbank of the River Thames upstream of Teddington Weir.
The tunnel would have four shafts. ii) River abstraction and transfer to the existing Thames Lee Tunnel (TLT): The river abstraction would be located approximately 175m upstream of the proposed new outfall. The abstracted river flow would be conveyed to the TLT through a smaller diameter (up to 2.2m ID) pipe installed using a pipe jacking technique.
The scope will include, but not be limited to: Construction Design activities Architectural Building M&E Civils and Structural engineering including earthworks Enabling works Drainage Geotechnical Ground movement impact Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) including a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system Hydraulic Modelling Materials durability Renewables / Carbon mitigation Rivers and Watercourses Traffic & Highways Shafts & Tunnels Utilities Disposal of excavated material The NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract comprise two stages, with a decision point as to whether to proceed to construction between Stages One and Two. If the decision point is passed, then a Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued.
Additional details
Stage One, also known as the Early Contractor Involvement stage, will provide construction related support to the Client during its planning process, which comprises an application for a Development Consent Order (DCO). Using the DCO reference design (provided by others) as a constraint to the scope, the TDRA Tunnelling MWC will develop the design for construction, which will be integrated with construction planning, into the subsequent Stage Two, being the delivery / construction phase.
The decision gate to proceed to Stage Two will be dependent on a number of matters, including: 1) An accepted design that meets the requirements of the contract; 2) agreement on a target price; and 3) the granting of the DCO. The agreement of a target price for Stage Two will be constrained by the Client's budget and will be developed in accordance with a Pricing Information Schedule appended to the contract.
The Pricing Information Schedule will include an exhaustive list of specific "Adjustment Events" which may adjust the target price for Stage Two. Subject to the Client issuing a NTP, Stage Two will commence with an initial period to comply with any secondary consenting issues, followed by mobilisation to commence construction. Following construction, a testing and commissioning phase will be required with a scheduled target date of Water Available for Use (WAFU) of 31 March 2033.
AI AnalysisMembers
Requirements, key tasks and tips for reading this tender — included with Tendarix membership.
£4.99/month after a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime before it ends and you pay nothing.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL LTD.
£5m
total awarded
- 2
BALMORAL TANKS LIMITED
£0
total awarded
- 3
GEL ENGINEERING LIMITED
£0
total awarded
- 4
STORTEC ENGINEERING LIMITED
£0
total awarded
- 5
TANK CONSULT LIMITED
£0
total awarded
STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL LTD. is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
Before you bid, buyers check
two years of filed accountsyour financial standingturnover vs contract valueyour Companies House recordcash flow for 30-day termscredit scores and ratios
Actions
Start free trialto open noticeCreate an account and start a 7-day free trial to open the buyer’s own notice and tender documents, plus fit scoring and the Bid Writer. Then £4.99/month — cancel anytime.
Open Bid WriterIndependent software, web & cloud studio. We design, build and grow digital products that quietly outlast their category.
How to Apply
Step-by-step submission guide
Submission Portal
Find a Tender
Open the original notice
Click the button below to view the full notice on Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Check the procedure type
The "Procedure" section tells you if it's Open (one stage) or Restricted (SQ then ITT). This changes how you apply
Access the eSourcing portal
FTS notices link to the buyer's eSourcing platform — register there to access documents
Complete the Selection Questionnaire
Higher-value contracts often require an SQ first — this pre-qualifies you before the full bid stage
Submit electronically
Upload your completed response through the eSourcing platform before the closing date and time
FTS contracts are above UK procurement thresholds. Late submissions are strictly rejected — submit at least 24 hours before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
Buyer Profile
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITEDKey Dates
Published
28 May 2025
Submission deadline
7 July 2025
Notice type
tender
Source
find a tender
Related Tenders
Extra care housing development - edinburgh house
NB: The Councils' high level requirements are summarised below with further important details included within the Procurement Documents accessible via https://supplier.in-tend.co.u
Carbine backup sights
The CNC requires Backup Iron Sights (BUS) to provide a reliable secondary sighting capability for its GR115 carbines. The BUS will be used alongside the CNC’s chosen primary sighti
Office facilities, HVAC & building services management for lifestone homes
Lifestone Homes Limited wishes to appoint an experienced M&E contractor to undertake varied statutory services of the group and its subsidiaries. The intention is to commence April
Grounds and hedges maintenance
Cut hedges located at the Recreation ground perimeter including PROW, carpark. Cut hedges by bus shelter. Gang Mowing Halstead Recreation Fertilise recreation field Weed treatment
