Framework for Reedbed Refurbishment Services Pre Market Engagement

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    "description": "Severn Trent Water Limited (STW) intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the refurbishment of reedbed assets across its wastewater treatment portfolio.\nThe framework will support both planned and reactive interventions to restore treatment performance, extend asset life, and contribute to environmental and regulatory objectives.\nSTW is seeking to understand market appetite and capability in advance of finalising the procurement strategy. The scope and structure of the framework may therefore be refined following this engagement.\nSTW intends to establish a framework agreement for the delivery of reedbed refurbishment works.\nThe scope of services is expected to include, but is not limited to:\nReedbed refurbishment works, including desludging, media replacement, and replanting\nAssociated civil, mechanical, and hydraulic works\nSite-specific technical assessment and development where required to support delivery\nAdaptation of standardised designs to suit site conditions\nProvision of efficient and repeatable delivery solutions across multiple sites\nOptional maintenance and performance optimisation services (subject to confirmation) \nSTW will typically provide standardised designs and technical specifications. Suppliers will be expected to adapt these designs where necessary and ensure successful delivery and performance outcomes.\nApproximately 60 reedbeds are anticipated to require refurbishment within the first two years, with a wider asset base of approximately 700 reedbeds across the portfolio.\nThe framework will support both planned programmes and reactive requirements.\nSTW is undertaking this procurement to establish a flexible, multi-supplier framework capable of delivering reedbed refurbishment works at scale across its asset base. \nSTW is particularly interested in understanding how suppliers can support efficient, repeatable delivery and consistent performance outcomes.\nThe scope and structure of the framework may be refined following this notice and subsequent market engagement.\nCall-off contracts under the framework may be awarded via direct award and/or mini-competition.",
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        "description": "This Preliminary Market Engagement is for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to undertake a procurement process. Participation in this exercise is entirely optional and will not be taken into account in any future procurement evaluation process.\nInformation gathered through this exercise will be used to inform STW's understanding of the market and to support the development of a potential future procurement approach and specification.\nSTW reserves the right to contact respondents to seek clarification or further information in relation to their responses and may invite selected suppliers to participate in follow-up discussions.\nOrganisations interested in participating are invited to complete the questionnaire available at the link below:\nhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/0MYZw5yzh4\nThe initial market engagement period will run until 31st July 2026. However, early responses are encouraged.\nSTW reserves the right to amend or withdraw this exercise at any time. The estimated contract dates are indicative only and may change when the tender notice will be released."
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