{"id":818637,"date":"2025-01-10T04:11:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T10:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/10\/dual-contract-approach-revealed-for-2bn-reservoir-scheme\/"},"modified":"2025-01-10T04:11:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T10:11:57","slug":"dual-contract-approach-revealed-for-2bn-reservoir-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/10\/dual-contract-approach-revealed-for-2bn-reservoir-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Dual-contract approach revealed for \u00a32bn reservoir scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thames Water has urged contractors to join talks over two major contracts for the delivery of a new \u00a32.2bn reservoir in Oxfordshire.<\/p>\n

The utility giant issued a formal notice of forthcoming market engagement over the proposed South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) scheme.<\/p>\n

Covering a surface area of 7 square kilometres, and with a capacity of up to 150 million cubic metres, the Abingdon facility could supply 15 million people in southern England with water.<\/p>\n

It has been designated a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project and should be operational by 2040.<\/p>\n

According to the Planning Inspectorate, a planning application is expected to be submitted in September-November 2026.<\/p>\n

Thames Water wishes to outline two major contracts on the scheme in a series of engagement exercises.<\/p>\n

It said an infrastructure provider would be responsible for designing, building and financing the majority of assets within the SESRO project.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a main works contractor will construct and commission the assets under a target-price contract, working with the infrastructure provider once one is in place.<\/p>\n

While formal procurement is expected to begin in October, Thames Water has called for interest in a series of discussion opportunities including an event in central London on 17 March.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis engagement presents an opportunity for Thames Water to collaborate with the market in refining its procurement approach and contracting terms,” said yesterday\u2019s notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdditionally, it aims to encourage cross-party discussions that align the project\u2019s development with market trends, taking into account the perspectives of both main works contractors and investors.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Abingdon reservoir is designed to support Thames Water, Southern Water and Affinity Water in delivering a safe and secure supply of water during periods of drought. It would also meet the pressures of climate change and a growing population.<\/p>\n

Mohit Farmah, head of procurement and supply chain at Thames Water, said: \u201cWe are excited to kick-start the year by getting the next stage of market engagement for our proposed reservoir underway.<\/p>\n

\u201cContractors and investors have a crucial role to play in informing our approach and helping drive this vital project forward. We have been encouraged by the level of interest the market has shown to date.<\/p>\n

\u201cI encourage all interested parties to register their interest to engage with us and shape the future of this vital project, including our spring market engagement event on 17 March.\u201d<\/p>\n

Registration for the event closes on 24 January.<\/p>\n

Three other new reservoir projects are planned in the UK: earthworks and ground improvements will begin at Havant Thicket<\/a>, ahead of above-ground construction next year; and two reservoirs are envisaged in the \u00a35bn Fens and Lincoln project<\/a>, with a contract due to be awarded in 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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