Civils Contractors (Minor Works) Framework Agreement

Lot 1: Civils - Treatment (Potable and Waste Water)

a) Groundworks - excavation, dredging, filling, compaction, disposal and landscaping, including all temporary works in support of these activities

b) Minor Concrete Works – including concrete plinths and slabs, thrust blocks, small concrete access paths and roads, including all temporary works in support of these activities

c) Temporary Works (up to 3 meters below ground level) – provision, safe installation and removal of temporary works up to 3m below ground level

d) Projects which are notifiable to the HSE under CDM2015, but where the Contractor is not required to act as Principal Contractor (this will be undertaken by others)

e) The Contractor’s personnel working on potable water projects must hold National Water Hygiene cards and comply as a minimum with the requirements of Wessex Water OPSP014 Water Supply Hygiene Code of Practice

Lot 2: Civils - Networks (Potable and Waste Water)

a) Temporary Works (up to 3 meters below ground level) – provision, safe installation and removal of temporary works (including falsework, formwork, temporary shoring, structures, supports, back-propping and accesses) up to 3m below ground level

b) Pipelines, including rising mains and pressure pipelines - excavation and backfilling pipe trenches, supply, laying and jointing of pipework, valves and fittings, including all temporary works in support of these activities

c) Manhole Construction - excavation, supply, construction and backfilling of manholes, draw pits and other chambers, including all temporary works in support of these activities

d) Working on potable water projects must hold National Water Hygiene cards and comply as a minimum with the requirements of Wessex Water's Water Supply Hygiene Code of Practice

e) Deep dig

For the Formwork, Reinforcement and Concrete works to form the new Primary

Settlement Tanks and locally associated structures, as part of the Avonmouth FFT Increase project. This Lot 3 includes various pumping stations, plinths, pipe supports and chambers.

Lot 4 - Wastewater Infrastructure. Wastewater Infrastructure requirements include, but are not limited to:

• General civils work and maintenance of waste infrastructure
• Repair/Replace Manhole covers, frames & chambers
• Repair of damaged sewers and sewer collapses
• Installation of Non-Return Valves & Tidal Flaps
• Working under temporary works designs
• Deep Excavations (+3m)
• Rising Main Repairs

Lot 5 - Civils Support - Reservoirs. Scope includes, but are not limited to:

• Pressure washing
• Repair of damaged internal jointing and low cover steel
• Removal of existing paint and re-painting
• Removal and replacement of turf from roof
• Installation of waterproof roof membrane and drainage
• Roof reinstatement
• Concrete works to renew upstands
• New manhole construction
• Refurbishment of existing manhole structures
• Installation of gabion baskets for bank stabilisation
• Repairs to bank
• Modification of pipework
• Updating reservoir hatches/covers
• Installation of new sample lines and refurbishment of existing lines
• Install pathways to sample lines and hatches
• Upgrade or establish access track for turning and operational requirements
• Upgrade and install fences and handrails

Requirements may include, but not be limited to the following:

a) M&E Equipment Lifecycle Management: Planned refurbishments, replacements, and enhancements to extend asset life and performance.

b) Mechanical Installations: Implementation of pipework, valves, and fittings to maintain and upgrade systems.

c) Electrical Infrastructure: Execution of electrical connections, cabling, and containment to ensure reliable operations.

d) Civil Engineering Works: Incidental minor civil works.

e) Pumping and Booster Station Upgrades: Comprehensive updates to sewage and water supply pumping stations, encompassing panels and equipment.

f) Environmental Monitoring Enhancements: Installation of new or improved systems for monitoring environmental parameters.

g) Process Equipment Services: Provision and repair of equipment, including specialist design considerations.

h) Commissioning and Automation: Services to ensure systems are functional, integrated, and automated for optimal operation.

i) Reactive Maintenance: Rapid response to M&E failures, minimising downtime and preserving service integrity.

j) Decommissioning Activities: Safe and compliant dismantling and removal of outdated M&E assets.

The scope of the Agreement is for the provision of skilled Mechanical and/or Electrical

resource to undertake mechanical and electrical activities associated with Wessex Water’s

construction sites and operational sites/assets. This includes schemes for new works, refurbishment. works, replacement works or maintenance works. The projects will cover a wide range of potable and waste-water infrastructure improvement to offices, treatment works and other operational sites throughout the Wessex Water region.

As such, the works include both planned programmes of work and reactive works and the individuals will work either: alongside Company personnel following the direction of the Site Manager; or, with a team leader as part of a gang; or, under the direction of a Wessex Water Site Manager.

This Lot 1 is for the provision of skilled Mechanical resource to undertake various mechanical activities associated with Wessex Water’s construction sites and operational sites/assets. Mechanical requirements include (but are not limited to):

a) Installing metal and plastic/ABS pipework

b) Mechanically installing pumping stations, actuated valves, skid mounted equipment, screens, wash water booster sets and filters

The scope of the Agreement is for the provision of skilled Mechanical and/or Electrical

resource to undertake mechanical and electrical activities associated with Wessex Water’s

construction sites and operational sites/assets. This includes schemes for new works, refurbishment. works, replacement works or maintenance works. The projects will cover a wide range of potable and waste-water infrastructure improvement to offices, treatment works and other operational sites throughout the Wessex Water region.

As such, the works include both planned programmes of work and reactive works and the individuals will work either: alongside Company personnel following the direction of the Site Manager; or, with a team leader as part of a gang; or, under the direction of a Wessex Water Site Manager.

This Lot 2 is for the provision of skilled Electrical resource to undertake various electrical activities associated with Wessex Water’s construction sites and operational sites/assets. Electrical requirements include (but are not limited to):

a) Testing and Inspection of electrical circuits

b) Glanding of SWA cables

c) Terminating cabling

Requirements may include, but not be limited to the following:

The repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems and components.

Scope includes, but is not limited to:

a) Repair and Installation:

i. Small control panels

ii. Generator repair and maintenance

b) Renewal and Maintenance:

i. Renewing cable and cable management systems

ii. Repair or renewal of lighting, electric heaters, and stop buttons

iii. Safe isolation, disconnection, and re-connection of electrical equipment

c) Testing and Rewiring:

i. Testing electrical systems for safety and efficiency

ii. Rewiring of existing assets including buildings and temporary structures

d) Incidental Works:

i. Electrical tasks incidental to other works being undertaken by Wessex Water

The scope of the Agreement is for the provision of skilled Mechanical and/or Electrical

resource to undertake mechanical and electrical activities associated with Wessex Water’s

construction sites and operational sites/assets. This includes schemes for new works, refurbishment. works, replacement works or maintenance works. The projects will cover a wide range of potable and waste-water infrastructure improvement to offices, treatment works and other operational sites throughout the Wessex Water region.

As such, the works include both planned programmes of work and reactive works and the individuals will work either: alongside Company personnel following the direction of the Site Manager; or, with a team leader as part of a gang; or, under the direction of a Wessex Water Site Manager.

This Lot 3 is for the provision of skilled Mechanical and Electrical resource to undertake various M&E activities associated with Wessex Water’s construction sites and operational sites/assets. Requirements include (but are not limited to):

a) Leading projects

b) Managing projects

Requirements may include, but not be limited to the following:

installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment.

Scope includes, but is not limited to:

a) Large Process Equipment:

i. Installation and repair of large skid-mounted pumps, blowers, compressors, motors, and screens

ii. Installation and repair of motor, actuators, gearboxes, rollers, and submersible pumps

b) Generator Repair and Maintenance: Comprehensive maintenance and repair services for generators

c) Modification and Temporary Works:

i. Small modification work to existing assets such as pipework

ii. Installation of temporary instrumentation and equipment as needed

d) Testing and Reinstallation:

i. Testing mechanical systems and components for performance

ii. Removal and reinstallation of existing assets, including free-issued items by Wessex Water

e) Incidental Works: Mechanical tasks incidental to other works being undertaken by Wessex Water

The scope of the Agreement is for the provision of skilled Mechanical and/or Electrical

resource to undertake mechanical and electrical activities associated with Wessex Water’s

construction sites and operational sites/assets. This includes schemes for new works, refurbishment. works, replacement works or maintenance works. The projects will cover a wide range of potable and waste-water infrastructure improvement to offices, treatment works and other operational sites throughout the Wessex Water region.

As such, the works include both planned programmes of work and reactive works and the individuals will work either: alongside Company personnel following the direction of the Site Manager; or, with a team leader as part of a gang; or, under the direction of a Wessex Water Site Manager.

This Lot 4 is for the provision of skilled Mechanical and Civils resource to undertake various Mechanical activities which require an element of civils tasks to also be completed, associated with Wessex Water’s construction sites and operational sites/assets. This includes all scope identified in Lot 1 Mechanical Support and any Civils work will only be carried out in conjunction with associated mechanical works taking place. Requirements include (but are not limited to):

a) Concrete Plinths

b) Paths, bollards and Kerb lines

c) Small concrete bases for package plant

d) Draw Pits and Ductwork

e) Installation of buried pipework

f) Minor modifications to existing structures

g) Installation of a new pump inclusive of pump plinth and installation of tanks

h) Site Investigation Works / Trial Pits

i) Installation of temporary works