Open Closing in a 1 year
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.
Engagement
An initial Industry Day / Launch Event has already been held on 9th September 2024. South West Water now 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. Please note that this Notice is not a call for competition. This engagement will help develop a wider understanding of the delivery of the project from both a construction and investment perspective. Interested parties are invited to register their interest at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BZ7DLV/, where the Market Engagement Pack containing further information regarding the Project, details of the Market Engagement process and the associated Questionnaire can be obtained.
Timeline
Published Date :
Deadline :
Contract Start :
Contract End :
Tender Regions
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
grading
earthmoving
growth capital
canal build
site excavation
payment services
core drilling
building wiring
mass excavation
loader hire
loan services
removal work
dam construction
equity financing
VC funding
soil relocation
bulk earthwork
retail banking
site clearance
siteworks
debris removal
demolition work
trenching
cable routing
business banking
excavator rental
land shaping
professional engineering
groundwork services
engineering expertise
structure clearing
industrial site setup
mechanical system setup
market supervision
market rules enforcement
drinking water delivery
dam civil engineering
scaffold planning
construction logistics
circuit installation
internal power grid
engineering consultancy
subsurface testing
infrastructure siteworks
commercial banking
banking solutions
preparatory demolition
building takedown
sewerage design advisory
securities compliance
regulatory enforcement
lighting and power setup
environmental drilling
compliance monitoring
waterproofing services
financial transactions
venture investment
ground test drilling
engineering construction
corporate fundraising
exploratory boring
machinery mounting
canal lining work
engineering advisory
general engineering work
geotechnical drilling
pressure zone management
water main upkeep
market regulation
borehole drilling
startup financing
site clearing services
earthworks services
bulldozer with operator
utilities trenching
water network monitoring
utility water operations
earthworks support
aqueduct installation
wrecking services
trading regulation
electrical installation
irrigation channel works
municipal water supply
construction siteworks
clean water provisioning
account management
exchange regulation
site decommissioning
material handling
exploratory drilling
demolition clearance
bank account services
utility siteworks
private equity services
site utilities installation
heavy equipment operation
wastewater treatment strategy
integrated engineering works
technical engineering provision
technical construction services
plant equipment installation
electrical infrastructure
electrical connection works
access infrastructure services
excavating and earthmoving work
site facility preparation
potable water network maintenance
water resource optimization
drainage planning consultancy
comprehensive construction works
temporary facilities setup
electrical network installation
regulatory market services
mechanical installation work
engineering project support
electrical systems fitting
technical engineering solutions
hydraulic structure build
earthmoving equipment hire with operator
hydrant operation service
structural and civil works
financial oversight services
site preparation equipment hire
waste management consulting
aqueduct engineering ([turn0search0]
multidisciplinary engineering
irrigation canal installation
pre-construction services
building construction support
pipeline water distribution
corporate financial advisory
expert engineering services
site investigation drilling
venture capital investment
water supply system planning
civil-structural engineering
civil engineering project work
interest-bearing services
specialist engineering services
test drilling and boring work
infrastructure and structures build
noise control implementation
construction site preparation
sanitation infrastructure design
modular construction support
corporate finance planning
water conveyance infrastructure
site development services
structural framework setup
multidisciplinary engineering build
Tender Lot Details & Award Criteria
1 Tender Lots
Workflows
Status :
Procedure :
Suitable for SME :
Nationwide :
Assign to :
Tender Progress :
Details
Notice Type :
Buyer Information
Name :
