ICMD - Water supply services contract award
July 23, 2026 Cabinet Member for Inclusive economy and efficiency (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy and Efficiency decided to award a contract to Wave Limited for water retail services on 23 July 2026. The decision was to approve the recommendations to utilise a joint procurement via a mini-competition exercise undertaken by LASER. The decision delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Economy and Sustainability to finalise the schedule of water supply points and implement the contract.
Full council record
Purpose
This report seeks approval to award a contract for water retail services. The recommendation is to utilise a joint procurement via a mini-competition exercise undertaken by LASER, the framework provider, under the LASER Y22013 - Supply of Water and Sewerage Services Framework Agreement (Lot 1) on behalf of seven local authorities. The mini competition resulted in a contract commencing on 1 May 2026 and reflects current market conditions. The council is therefore seeking to call off from the framework agreement to benefit from the competitively procured rates and consortium approach.
The proposed contract has a duration of four years, with an estimated total contract value of £2.3 million, comprising both wholesale water and retail costs, and is inclusive of the framework agreement fee. The proposed contract term will be 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Originally due | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Helen Checketts, Maria Yashchanka |