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# prj_3928 Chemicals Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/prj-3928-chemicals-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03d2e4). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Southern Water Services Limited: "prj_3928 Chemicals Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £104,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 3 Jul 2023, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Southern Water Services Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/southern-water-services-limited-coh-02366670)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £104,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 3 July 2023 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Basic inorganic chemicals, Carbon, Caustic soda, Ferric chloride, Ferric sulphate (+9 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0025
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/prj-3928-chemicals-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03d2e4#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03d2e4`

## 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/prj-3928-chemicals-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03d2e4#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsouthernwater.bravosolution.co.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/prj-3928-chemicals-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03d2e4#participate

## Description
SWS is awarding a framework for the `supply and management of chemicals (to be delivered in a safe and environmentally responsible way in accordance with SWS procedures and guidelines necessary for its day-to-day operation, the treatment of waste water and provision of clean water. Disruption to the supply of chemicals could have an impact on operations and / or brand perception therefore the continuity of supply is essential and Tendering companies must have the resources, management,
capacity, sourcing power and processing capability to meet SWS expectations, spikes in demand and fluctuating volumes. The use of telemetry, VIM (vendor inventory management) or automated stock control and re-ordering systems is essential.
The objective of this tender is to ensure that SWS have a resilient supply chain to minimise the impact of any supply disruptions. SWS is awarding a Framework to a pool of Service Providers.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 14400000, 24310000, 24311411, 24311420, 24311500, 24311520
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Estimated Value:** £104,000,000
- **Description:** Supply and management of chemicals (to be delivered in a safe and environmentally responsible way in accordance with SWS' procedures and guidelines necessary for its
day-to-day operation, the treatment of waste water and provision of clean water. Dis...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Chemicals Framework (active)
  - Award id: `018826-2024-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Brenntag UK Ltd, Industrial Chemicals Limited, Kemira OYJ (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-80924`, `GB-FTS-159245`, `GB-FTS-95410`, `GB-FTS-116467`, `GB-FTS-116466`
  - Value: £104,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Chemicals Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £104,000,000
  - Signed Date: 17/06/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F018826-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-06-18T16:05:41.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T07:59:06.723Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-03d2e4