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CHEDDAR 2 RESERVOIR
Descriptions
As part of wider plans from the West Country Water and Environment Group (WCWE), two projects are in early planning and development, namely Cheddar 2 Reservoir, and the Poole Water Recycling and Transfer Project. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice refers only to the Cheddar 2 Reservoir, led by South West Water, however a separate Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is also concurrently being issued by Wessex Water for the Poole Water Recycling and Transfer Project.
A Planned Procurement Notice reference 2025/S000-037919 has previously been published in relation to this Project in July 2025.
It is South West Water's intent to procure a Competitively Appointed Provider (CAP) to design, build, finance, and where appropriate, operate and maintain a new reservoir (Cheddar 2 Reservoir), water treatment and transfer scheme under the Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) model.
At this stage, it is intended that the Project scope comprises a new earth embankment reservoir with a useable capacity of 8,200Ml, adjacent to the existing Cheddar Reservoir. The Project also comprises associated ancillary works, including a raw water transfer to a new Water Treatment Works, and approximately 75km of potable water transfer pipeline from South West Water's Bristol area to its customers in Devon. The estimated capital value of the work is approximately £750 million (excluding VAT), and the estimated total expenditure (inclusive of operating and maintenance costs) is c. £1 billion (excluding VAT).
Further details regarding the Project are available within the Market Engagement Pack, and details of how to access this are provided below.
The Cheddar 2 Reservoir Project is proposed to be delivered via a Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) model.
Under the DPC model, it is intended that a Competitively Appointed Provider (CAP) will be responsible for taking forward the design, build, financing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the majority of assets within the Cheddar 2 Reservoir Project.
Further to the recent launch event held on Tuesday 9th September 2025, South West Water invites interested parties via this Notice to participate in an initial round of Market Engagement, as part of a planned ongoing programme of market engagement for the Cheddar 2 Reservoir Project.
The programme of engagement is proposed to help develop a wider understanding of the delivery of the Project from both a construction and investment perspective, and presents an opportunity for South West Water to engage and collaborate with the market in refining its delivery and commercial model, procurement approach and contracting terms.
Additionally, the programme of market engagement seeks to encourage multi-party discussions that will align the Project's development and presentation to market with market trends, taking into account the perspectives of both Investors and Main Works Contractors who it is envisaged would form and comprise the CAP.
We envisage that this round of Market Engagement will comprise registration of interest and completion of a short Questionnaire, followed by a series of bilateral discussions with a range of interested parties who are representative of the target market.
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CPV Codes
45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
71500000 - Construction-related services
66110000 - Banking services
71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
65100000 - Water distribution and related services
45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
45310000 - Electrical installation work
45350000 - Mechanical installations
45113000 - Siteworks
66152000 - Financial market regulatory services
45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts
66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services
45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
71300000 - Engineering services
Keywords
demolition work
site clearance
wrecking services
debris removal
preparatory demolition
structure clearing
site decommissioning
demolition clearance
removal work
building takedown
excavating and earthmoving work
bulk earthworks
site excavation
mass excavation
grading
earthmoving
soil relocation
trenching
material handling
land shaping
siteworks
site development services
construction site preparation
infrastructure siteworks
earthworks support
industrial site setup
utility siteworks
groundwork services
site facility preparation
construction siteworks
test drilling and boring work
geotechnical drilling
subsurface testing
core drilling
exploratory drilling
borehole drilling
site investigation drilling
exploratory boring
ground test drilling
environmental drilling
engineering construction
civil engineering project work
infrastructure and structures build
general engineering work
technical construction services
integrated engineering works
structural and civil works
multidisciplinary engineering build
comprehensive construction works
civil-structural engineering
dam construction
canal build
irrigation channel works
aqueduct installation
hydraulic structure build
water conveyance infrastructure
dam civil engineering
canal lining work
irrigation canal installation
aqueduct engineering ([turn0search0]
electrical installation
building wiring
electrical systems fitting
internal power grid
circuit installation
electrical infrastructure
lighting and power setup
cable routing
electrical connection works
electrical network installation
mechanical installation work
machinery mounting
plant equipment installation
mechanical system setup
earthmoving equipment hire with operator
excavator rental
bulldozer with operator
loader hire
site preparation equipment hire
clean water provisioning
municipal water supply
potable water network maintenance
hydrant operation service
pressure zone management
pipeline water distribution
water network monitoring
water main upkeep
drinking water delivery
utility water operations
commercial banking
retail banking
account management
financial transactions
business banking
bank account services
payment services
interest-bearing services
banking solutions
loan services
VC funding
startup financing
corporate financial advisory
venture capital investment
equity financing
corporate fundraising
private equity services
growth capital
venture investment
corporate finance planning
market regulation
financial oversight services
compliance monitoring
regulatory enforcement
market supervision
securities compliance
trading regulation
exchange regulation
market rules enforcement
regulatory market services
engineering consultancy
specialist engineering services
technical engineering solutions
engineering expertise
professional engineering
engineering advisory
engineering project support
technical engineering provision
multidisciplinary engineering
expert engineering services
building construction support
site utilities installation
earthworks services
structural framework setup
modular construction support
access infrastructure services
pre-construction services
temporary facilities setup
construction logistics
utilities trenching
waterproofing services
noise control implementation
heavy equipment operation
scaffold planning
site clearing services
water supply system planning
waste management consulting
sewerage design advisory
wastewater treatment strategy
water resource optimization
drainage planning consultancy
sanitation infrastructure design
Tender Lot Details
2 Tender Lots
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Possible Competitors
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