Early Market Engagement (EME) for Ministry of Defence replacement of Aquatrine Private Finance Initiatives (PFI)

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The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) needs a new Defence water and wastewater policy and implementation strategy to support the exit and reprovisioning planning for the Aquatrine Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts. The Aquatrine PFIs are due to expire from 2028 onwards. Before Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) begins the procurement process to replace this contract it is developing a new Defence Water and Wastewater Policy and Implementation Strategy to support the exit and reprovisioning planning for the Aquatrine PFI contracts. This policy will be developed following an assessment of whether MOD retains ownership of its current water, wastewater and sewage services through its private network or seeks to change service delivery, through transfer or adoption of assets, across GB, to statutory providers. Or a combination of both. Lot 1: DIO will be carrying out wide-ranging engagement with Industry. In collaboration with ADSM, Industry engagement sessions will take place from early 2023 to invite interested parties to participate in Early Market Engagement (EME) activities including Industry Days and Bi-lateral discussions. DIO would welcome insight into market possibilities and potential innovative solutions. We would like to gain a better understanding of the Market, it’s Suppliers and the role of SMEs, the feasibility of commercial models, the application of Social Value and to gather intelligence from providers which may influence and inform the development of future requirements and associated commercial activity. Companies and Organisations who can contribute to this Early Market Engagement exercise are invited to register their interest by contacting DIODCT-PFIRP@mod.gov.uk no later than Fri 20 Jan 23 providing the following details Name of Company/Organisation Point of Contact and contact details Mandate/purpose of Company/Organisation Reason for Interest