Severn Trent Launches £1.2 Billion Tunnelling Tender Across England and Wales
Severn Trent Water has initiated a tender process for a £1.2 billion framework focused on tunnelling, drilling, and shaft works across England and Wales. The framework, which will run from September 2026 to September 2038, includes both build-only and design-and-build packages, with the latter expected to dominate. The procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023's competitive flexible procedure. The framework is divided into two main lots: build-only and design-and-build, covering 17 work types such as pipe ramming and micro tunnelling. The deadline for participation requests is April 28, 2026, with an award decision anticipated by September 30, 2026.