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Published 22 Sept 2023, 15:21 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Goods-Framework-Supply of MRO Goods

Official notice

Authority: United Utilities Water Limited (Public body)

Framework agreement3 lotsGoodsNegotiated procedure with prior call for competitionMax 2 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£67,951,612total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 20 Oct 2023
Lots 3max 2 won per supplier

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

United Utilities is seeking competent suppliers to provide holistic MRO solutions, split into 3 categories:

  • Lot 1: Mechanical
  • Lot 2: Electrical
  • Lot 3: Consumables, Office, Tools & Workshop

Each category shall be a single source, managed supply service with the suppliers being viewed as a strategic partner.

The suppliers will be responsible for sourcing and supplying the relevant category MRO consumables and componentry.

The following key objectives shall also be sought:

  • Standardisation of Goods
  • Systemisation of purchasing and governance
  • Logistical solutions to cater for planned and reactive need
  • Investigation of added-value MRO solutions

Supply shall be required across United Utilities' estate in the North West of England at > 700 sites.

CPV: Cleaning products · Electrical components · Electrical supplies and accessories · Greases and lubricants · Hand tools · Lifting and handling equipment and parts · Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts · Miscellaneous spare parts · Office supplies · Power tools

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 3 suppliers

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value · win at most 2 of them
Lot #1MechanicalRenewal UK, North WestPublished value£21,173,771

United Utilities is seeking a strategic partner supplier to provide Mechanical MRO consumables and componentry as a single source supply, operating a managed sourcing service.

The scope of supply consists of: supply of Mechanical MRO goods across United Utilities' estate and shall include standardisation, systemisation and logistical projects.

Delivery: UK, North West
Extensions: 5 Year fixed agreement with annual extensions up to a maximum of 8 yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2ElectricalRenewal UK, North WestPublished value£18,902,943

United Utilities is seeking a strategic partner supplier to provide Electrical MRO consumables and componentry as a single source supply, operating a managed sourcing service.

The scope of supply consists of: supply of Electrical MRO goods across United Utilities' estate and shall include standardisation, systemisation and logistical projects.

Delivery: UK, North West
Extensions: 5 Year fixed agreement with annual extensions up to a maximum of 8 yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Consumables, Office, Tools & WorkshopRenewal North WestPublished value£27,874,898

United Utilities is seeking a strategic partner supplier to provide Consumables, Office, Tools & Workshop MRO consumables and componentry as a single source supply, operating a managed sourcing service.

The scope of supply consists of: supply of Consumables, Office Tools & Workshop MRO goods across United Utilities' estate and shall include standardisation, systemisation and logistical projects.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: 5 Year fixed agreement with annual extensions up to a maximum of 8 yearsVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Please refer to procurement documents

What this means for your bid
  • “Goods-Framework-Supply of MRO Goods” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 3 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
22 Sept 2023, 15:21 BST
Last source update
22 Sept 2023, 15:21 BST
Authority reference
PRO004506
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-028074
Classification (CPV)
Cleaning productsElectrical componentsElectrical supplies and accessoriesGreases and lubricantsHand toolsLifting and handling equipment and partsMechanical spare parts except engines and engine partsMiscellaneous spare partsOffice suppliesPower tools
Delivery area
UKNorth West (UKD)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-040317 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Appointment period ends
20 Oct 2023, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

22 Sept 2023 → 22 Sept 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    22 Sept 2023, 15:21 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    20 Oct 2023, 15:00 BST
  3. Bids must remain valid until
    22 Sept 2024, 23:59 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

United Utilities Water Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyWater 02366678 Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, North West, WA5 3LPContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of England & WalesReview body London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria