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Published 28 Apr 2023, 16:03 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Main Security Tender Event for AMP8

Official notice

Authority: SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreement5 lotsGoodsNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 6 Oct 2023
Lots 5see the lot list below

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Full details are available in the documents within our SAP ARIBA pages, accessible via the Discovery post link. In summary:

Organisations are called to provide a PQQ application to take part in a competition to bid for a range of security contract agreement/s as applicable to their specialist category provision to The Utilities.

The intention is to contract for these services, commencing in the first half of 2024, for a duration of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years (As 1yr +1yr +1yr) - (total potential agreement - 8 years)

Outline of the requirement

This competition tender process is for the provision of a range of security capital frameworks and maintenance contracts covering goods, services, and works, across the Severn Trent region, and Hafren Dyfrdwy region.

A summary of the scope of the competition is as follows:

The Utilities intend to let a range of Capital Framework agreements as (both entities):

  • Lot 1A Electronic Security Capital Framework
  • Lot 2 Physical Security Capital Framework
  • Lot 4A Security Fencing, Gates, and Barriers Capital Framework
  • Lot 5 Security All Services ("Tier 1") Capital Framework

The Utility intends to let a range of Operational Maintenance agreements as:

  • Lot 1B Electronic Security Maintenance Agreement - Severn Trent East sites (asset split)
  • Lot 1C Electronic Security maintenance Agreement - Severn Trent West sites (asset split)
  • Lot 1D Electronic Security maintenance Agreement - Hafren Dyfrdwy region sites
  • Lot 3 Security Network IT Services Maintenance Agreement (ST & HD region)
  • Lot 4B Automatic Gates and Barriers Maintenance Agreement (ST & HD Region)

Details and values of Lot/ contracts will be found in the briefing documents available to view and download.

CPV: Access gates · Barrier components · Gates · Road barriers · Safety fencing · Surveillance and security systems and devices

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 2 suppliers

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Electronic SecurityRenewal

Provision of contracts for Capital installation, and / or Operational Maintenance for Electronic Security products and services on ST / HD sites: category includes (but not limited to)

Visual Verification / CCTV: (Inc VA, NVR's, DVR's Cameras)

Intruder Alarms (IDS, PIDS)

Intercoms: (Commend, IP, Telguard, Analogue)

Access Control (Card/Pass, PIN)

Sensors and panels

Delivery: East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales · Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy Full details within the briefing documents
Extensions: Term of the agreement renewal subject to review, and will be extended at discretion of the Utilities. · initial term of 5 years (60 months), then subject to renewal as 3 x 12 months (1yr per) up to a maximum of 8 years total.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Physical SecurityRenewal

Physical security equipment and services, e.g.

Rated doors,

Bar sets over windows /openings,

hatches

Delivery: East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales · ST and HD footprint - see tender docs
Extensions: extension of the agreement subject to renewal by the Utilities · 5 year initial term then subject to renewal extension as 1yr, + 1yr +1 yr (up to a total 8 years)Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3IT security network servicesRenewal

Procurement of an organisation to manage all security network services including:

configuration,

integration,

remote support

manages all of the ARC configuration and will be one Operational Maintenance and service agreement covering both ST and HD.

Delivery: East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales · Severn Trent and Hafred Dyfrdwy
Extensions: extension at discretion of Utility. · renewal at discretion of Utility, on 1yr + 1yr + 1yr basis up to maximum of 3 yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Security Fencing, Gates, and BarriersRenewal

Procurement of Capital Install frameworks for Security fencing, gates, and barriers provision

Procurement of Operational maintenance agreement for automated gates and barriers. examples of sub-category:

Gates / Barriers: (Single Arm, Bifold, Cantilever)

Fencing: (Rated/security standard such as Zaun, Expamet, Profiled Mesh Panel)

Delivery: East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales · Water sites in Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy regions
Extensions: Option to extend by the Utility · art review and discretion of the utility the agreement(s) will be renewed in 12 month increments x 3. (up to a max 8 years)Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Asset Security "All Services" aggregator capital framework ("Tier 1" style)Renewal

Security Asset Services framework agreement described in our Lot 1, 2, & 4 scope as a Tier 1 style provider, for capital install "turn-key" projects.

Lot 5 security framework supplier(s) must have access to its own supply-chain to provide all of the requirements, including full CDM capability, design capability, project management, construction management, etc. Scope includes (but not wholly limited to) :

Electronic Security:

Visual Verification / CCTV: (Inc VA, NVR's, DVR's Cameras)

Intruder Alarms (IDS, PIDS)

Intercoms: (Commend, IP, Telguard, Analogue)

Access Control (Card/Pass, PIN)

Sensors and panels

Physical Security:

Rated doors, Bar sets over windows /openings, hatches

Fencing and Gates:

Gates / Barriers: (Single Arm, Bifold, Cantilever)

Fencing: (Rated/security standard such as Zaun, Expamet, Profiled Mesh Panel)

Expect associated civils etc as part of facilitation works in site upgrade requirements, often to be defined at the call-off stage.

Delivery: East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales · Severn Trent and Hafren Dyrdwy regions
Extensions: options to extend by the Utility · to be renewed at discretion and review of the Utilities, as 12 months x 3, up to max 8 years duration.Variant 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
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: Contract Lots are split into sector specialisms within the asset security category so we expect suppliers to provision within contract Lots.
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    All applicants are to review the procurement briefing documentation.

    Applicants to review the pre-qualification questionnaire, and determine for themselves which contract / lot they wish to be involved with.

    All applicants shall complete Part A Once only

    Applicants should complete a separate Part B PQQ document submission for each contract application, i.e. Lot 1 A, Lot 1B, etc.

    Please note - all documents at launch are at PQQ level for the stage and subject to update and iteration related to the stage, i.e. RFP stage will see further updates to Draft Contract, Specifications, KPI /SLA etc.

Shortlisting
All applicants must pass all the pass / fail requirements of PQQ core Part A to be evaluated at PQQ. Due to the volume of responses expected the Utility will not be providing individual feedback at PQQ stage. Current Evaluation Criteria for RFP stage is determined as: Quality/ Technical at 50% Commercial / Legal at 50%
Successive reduction
Candidates will be reduced successively across stages
What this means for your bid
  • “Main Security Tender Event for AMP8” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 2 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
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
28 Apr 2023, 16:03 BST
Last source update
1 Sept 2023, 20:50 BST
Authority reference
WS1325771019
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-025946
Classification (CPV)
Access gatesBarrier componentsGatesRoad barriersSafety fencingSurveillance and security systems and devices
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c547 Find a Tender

Publisher note: Register interest for the online forum at the details in this notice (note - one contact only please).

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: SAP Ariba · Who buys & how to bid on SAP Ariba
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free buyer-specific invitations
Appointment period ends
6 Oct 2023, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

5 Jun 2023 → 14 Nov 2023 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    5 Jun 2023, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    1 Sept 2023, 20:50 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    6 Oct 2023, 17:00 BST
  4. Invitations to tender expected
    14 Nov 2023

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 1 Sept 2023
  1. Status changed to active
    1 Sept 2023, 20:50 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    1 Sept 2023, 20:50 BST
  3. Deadline published: 6 Oct 2023, 17:00 BST
    1 Sept 2023, 20:50 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic bodyWater GB-COH: 02366686 2 St. Johns Street, COVENTRY, West Midlands, CV12LZContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Severn Trent WaterReview body Coventry

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