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Scaffolding Tender (Southern Water)

Awarded to Formula Scaffolding Ltd, Tone Scaffolding Services Limited

Southern Water Services Limited(buyer)

Published
Published 12 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 29 October 2025

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Overview

Southern Water Services Limited awarded a scaffolding framework contract to Formula Scaffolding Ltd and Tone Scaffolding Services Limited on 16 March 2026, valued at £44 million. The contract covers design, supply, erection, installation, inspection, hire, removal, and management of all scaffolding requirements across three regional lots (Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire & Isle of Wight), delivered on both planned and reactive bases 24/7, including compliance and health and safety management for Southern Water and third-party contractors.

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Lots (3)

  • Kent Primary Supplier

    All services relating to scaffolding erection & management in the Southern Water region including the design, supply, erect, install, dismantle, delivery, hire, inspections & adoption all in accordance with all H&S regulations and specifications. All services listed in the above scope overview, Schedule 1 Specification and framework contract Able to deliver scaffolding services in all Southern Water regions (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire + Isle of Wight) 1. Act as a primary supplier for all scaffolding requirements for the Southern Water Kent region. 2. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water East Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement. 3. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water West Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex & Primary Supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight cannot deliver a requirement. 4. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water Hampshire & Isle of Wight region when the Primary supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight & Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement.

    £20,000,000Won by Tone Scaffolding Services Limited
  • Sussex Primary Supplier

    All services relating to scaffolding erection & management in the Southern Water region including the design, supply, erect, install, dismantle, delivery, hire, inspections & adoption all in accordance with all H&S regulations and specifications. All services listed in the above scope overview, Schedule 1 Specification and framework contract Able to deliver scaffolding services in all Southern Water regions (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire + Isle of Wight) 1. Act as a primary supplier for all scaffolding requirements for the Southern Water Sussex region. 2. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water Kent region when the Primary supplier for Kent cannot deliver a requirement. 3. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water Hampshire & Isle of Wight region when the Primary supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight cannot deliver a requirement.

    £12,000,000Won by Tone Scaffolding Services Limited
  • Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Supplier

    All services relating to scaffolding erection & management in the Southern Water region including the design, supply, erect, install, dismantle, delivery, hire, inspections & adoption all in accordance with all H&S regulations and specifications. All services listed in the above scope overview, Schedule 1 Specification and framework contract Able to deliver scaffolding services in all Southern Water regions (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire + Isle of Wight) 1. Act as a primary supplier for all scaffolding requirements for the Southern Water Hampshire & Isle of Wight region. 2. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water West Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement. 3. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water East Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex & Primary Supplier for Kent cannot deliver a requirement. 4. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water Kent region when the Primary supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight & Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement.

    £12,000,000Won by Formula Scaffolding Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£44,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 March 2025
Questions by
14 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
ScaffoldingScaffolding structures

Award outcome

Award date
16 March 2026
Contract period
20 March 2026 → 19 March 2030
Winners
  • Formula Scaffolding Ltd
  • Tone Scaffolding Services Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    17 March 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    1 October 2025

  3. Prior Information Notice

    12 March 2025

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