Europe
Speed and documentation
- Typical lead time
- 3–6 weeks for standard diameters; ductile iron pipes and large valves take longer and depend on the mill's production plan.
Supplies
Every line arrives with the document the committee asks for.
Water and sewerage — pipes, fittings and valves
The sector with the most public contracts after roads, and the strictest documentary requirements — particularly wherever the water is potable.
What we supply
If your item is not on the list, send it anyway — the list is a guide, not a limit.
What is in this group?
- PE pipes
- PE100 and PE100 RC for pressure mains, in coil and in straight lengths
- PVC-U pipes
- for gravity sewerage, with gasket, by ring stiffness class
- Ductile iron pipes
- for water supply mains
- Valves
- gate valves, stop valves, check valves, air valves
- Fire hydrants
- above ground and underground
- Inspection manholes
- polymer and concrete, with iron covers by load class
- Pumps and pumping stations
- for foul and clean water
Standards
The standard in the BoQ decides what can and cannot be delivered.
Which standards prove conformity?
We check which standard is written into the contract documents and confirm in writing that what we propose meets it. Where the written requirement does not exist on the market in that form, we say so before ordering, not after delivery.
- BDS EN 12201
- Plastics piping systems of PE for water supply, including water for human consumption.
- BDS EN 1401
- PVC-U systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage.
- BDS EN 545
- Ductile iron pipes and fittings for water pipelines.
- BDS EN 1074
- Valves for water supply — fitness for purpose requirements and verification tests.
- BDS EN 124
- Gully tops and manhole tops — load classes A15 to F900.
Documents
A missing document is declared missing.
Which documents does the acceptance committee receive?
- DoP under Regulation 305/2011
- Potable-water contact approval or certificate where the project requires it
- Pressure test reports
- Declared load class for covers and manholes
The documents arrive with the goods, organised line by line. We do not go looking for them once the committee asks.
Lead times
Indicative. A binding deadline is given only in a written quote.
Europe or Asia — which makes sense for this group?
Asia
Price and volume
- When it makes sense
- Worth it for large uniform quantities of valves and fittings when the programme allows 10–14 weeks. Always with an approved sample and pre-shipment inspection.
Getting started
What should you send to get a quote?
- The specification with diameters, pressure rating and material
- Whether the main carries potable water
- Quantities per line item
- Date of first delivery to site
Send the items and you will get a concrete answer within 48 hours. We charge the contractor nothing — our margin sits with the manufacturer.
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