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# GD3 Gas Mains Replacement and Reinstatement

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gd3-gas-mains-replacement-and-reinstatement-ocds-h6vhtk-0436cf). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Wales & West Utilities Limited: "GD3 Gas Mains Replacement and Reinstatement". Published status: active. Published Value: £420,000,000. 8 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 15 Mar 2024, 17:00 GMT. Published submission portal: sourcing4wwu.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Wales & West Utilities Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/wales-west-utilities-limited-coh-05046791)
- **Published Value:** £420,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 15 March 2024 at 17:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 8
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work, Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- **Delivery Location:** UKK1, UKK2, UKK23, UKK3, UKK4, UKL1, UKL2
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0025
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0436cf`

## 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/gd3-gas-mains-replacement-and-reinstatement-ocds-h6vhtk-0436cf#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [sourcing4wwu.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsourcing4wwu.bravosolution.co.uk%2Fweb%2Flogin.html)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gd3-gas-mains-replacement-and-reinstatement-ocds-h6vhtk-0436cf#participate

## Description
Wales & West Utilities are seeking a new Gas Mains Replacement and Reinstatement Service for improved efficiency and productivity across 8 Regions in Wales and South West England to commence in April 2026.
Suppliers are invited to participate in the pre-qualification process for short-listing a minimum of 3 and maximum of 8 Economic Operators to participate in the procurement of the GD3 Mains Replacement and Reinstatement project by Wales and West Utilities. 
If successful, Economic Operators will then be invited to submit a Final Tender across 8 Geographical Lots.

## Lots (8)
### Lot 1: North Wales
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** Wales & West Utilities are seeking a new Gas Mains Replacement and Reinstatement Service for improved efficiency and productivity across North Wales to commence in April 2026. 
Proposed services to be procured across the region include, but are not l...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: West Wales
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** Wales & West Utilities are seeking a new Gas Mains Replacement and Reinstatement Service for improved efficiency and productivity across West Wales to commence in April 2026. 
Proposed services to be procured across the region include, but are not li...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: South and East Wales
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** Wales & West Utilities are seeking a new Gas Mains Replacement and Reinstatement Service for improved efficiency and productivity across South and East Wales to commence in April 2026. 
Proposed services to be procured across the region include, but ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Gloucester and Swindon
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Description:** Wales & West Utilities are seeking a new Gas Mains Replacement and Reinstatement Service for improved efficiency and productivity across Gloucester and Swindon to commence in April 2026. 
Proposed services to be procured across the region include, bu...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Bristol and Frome
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Description:** Wales & West Utilities are seeking a new Gas Mains Replacement and Reinstatement Service for improved efficiency and productivity across Bristol and Frome to commence in April 2026. 
Proposed services to be procured across the region include, but are...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Taunton
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Description:** Wales & West Utilities are seeking a new Gas Mains Replacement and Reinstatement Service for improved efficiency and productivity across Taunton to commence in April 2026. 
Proposed services to be procured across the region include, but are not limit...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Exeter and Plymouth
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Description:** Wales & West Utilities are seeking a new Gas Mains Replacement and Reinstatement Service for improved efficiency and productivity across Exeter and Plymouth to commence in April 2026. 
Proposed services to be procured across the region include, but a...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 8: Cornwall
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Description:** Wales & West Utilities are seeking a new Gas Mains Replacement and Reinstatement Service for improved efficiency and productivity across Cornwall to commence in April 2026. 
Proposed services to be procured across the region include, but are not limi...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2031
- **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%2F003538-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-02-02T13:39:34.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T21:44:29.423Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0436cf