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title: "FA08-32 Low Complexity MEICA"
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# FA08-32 Low Complexity MEICA

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fa08-32-low-complexity-meica-ocds-h6vhtk-0794b5). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED: "FA08-32 Low Complexity MEICA". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £20,000,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 25 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: s1.ariba.com)..

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 26 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northumbrian-water-limited-coh-02366703)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £20,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 25 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Electrical installation work, Installation services of mechanical equipment, Mechanical and electrical engineering services, Mechanical installations
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKH3
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fa08-32-low-complexity-meica-ocds-h6vhtk-0794b5#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0794b5`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fa08-32-low-complexity-meica-ocds-h6vhtk-0794b5#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [s1.ariba.com).](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.ariba.com).)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fa08-32-low-complexity-meica-ocds-h6vhtk-0794b5#participate

## Description
NWL are looking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partner(s) to help our Capital Delivery teams deliver short-cycle MEICA projects which are typically (but not always) lower complexity in nature, which will ensure they are being delivered in the most efficient manner, with a suitable and sustainable commercial model driving value for the business. NWL are always looking at how we can use innovation in both working methods and technology while striving to reduce our carbon footprint and we will expect any successful applicants to help us achieve this. 
The framework will support maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement activities associated with NWL's above and below ground assets, including but not limited to:
Water treatment works
Wastewater treatment works
Reservoirs
Pumping stations
Inlets and outlets
Associated water and wastewater infrastructure
Projects will typically range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements expected to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring responsive and flexible delivery partners. Works may be delivered independently or in partnership with NWL's in-house delivery teams and may include:
Planned and responsive maintenance activities
Refurbishment and renewal projects
Out-of-hours support services
"Gang-in-a-van" type delivery models
Bundled or batched projects of higher aggregate value but similar complexity
While the framework is intended primarily for specialist MEICA contractors, associated civil engineering works required to facilitate delivery will form part of the scope.
NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance on lower-complexity projects.
The scope of services (examples but not be limited to): 
- Site investigation including surveys;
- Lot 1a and 2a will include mechanical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets; 
- Lot 1b and 2b will include Electrical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets; 
- Lot 1c and 2c will include designing, supplying, installing, testing, commissioning, and handing over all the mechanical and electrical systems required for a water or wastewater facility.
- ICA plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets; 
- Related civil works. 
The successful bidders will also need to comply with the below (list not exhaustive):
- Health and Safety: CDM (including PC and PD competency which would be subject to successful contractors passing CDM competency assessment- Failure to pass would potentially result in the offer of a Framework Agreement to be rescinded.), Process Safety, Health Safety and Wellbeing 
- Feasibility and design where appropriate 
- NWL's Engineering Specifications 
- Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESW) (latest edition)
- MEICA Asset Standards
- Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1A: Mechanical- Northern Operating Area
- **Lot id:** `1A`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45350000, 51120000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £4,000,000
- **Description:** Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 1A to support the delivery of short-cycle mechanical projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our northern operating area. These projects ...
- **Contract Period:** 13/04/2027 to 13/04/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 1B: Electrical- Northern Operating Area
- **Lot id:** `1B`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45310000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £4,000,000
- **Description:** Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 1B to support the delivery of short-cycle electrical projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our northern operating area. These projects ...
- **Contract Period:** 13/04/2027 to 13/04/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 1C: Complete mechanical and electrical turnkey projects- Northern Operating Area
- **Lot id:** `1C`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71334000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £4,000,000
- **Description:** Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 1C to support the delivery of short-cycle MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) design and build projects across its w...
- **Contract Period:** 13/04/2027 to 13/04/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2A: Mechanical- Southern Operating Area
- **Lot id:** `2A`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45350000, 51120000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000
- **Description:** Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 2A to support the delivery of short-cycle mechanical projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our southern operating area. These projects ...
- **Contract Period:** 13/04/2027 to 13/04/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2B: Electrical- Southern Operating Area
- **Lot id:** `2B`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45310000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000
- **Description:** Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 2B to support the delivery of short-cycle electrical projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our southern operating area. These projects ...
- **Contract Period:** 13/04/2027 to 13/04/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2C: Complete mechanical and electrical turnkey projects- Southern Operating Area
- **Lot id:** `2C`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71334000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £4,000,000
- **Description:** Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 2C to support the delivery of short-cycle MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) design and build projects across its w...
- **Contract Period:** 13/04/2027 to 13/04/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F103244-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-30T13:59:09.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-31T00:46:52.635Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0794b5