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Published 17 Oct 2022, 17:07 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Services-Framework-DSEAR Compliance, Inspection, Remediation & Support

Official notice

Authority: United Utilities Water Limited (Public body)

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competitionMax 1 lot per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£18,500,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 21 Nov 2022awarded 24 Apr 2023
Lots 2max 1 won per supplier

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

United Utilities is seeking competent contractors to provide comprehensive support to achieve its DSEAR compliance objectives. The tender consists of two lots:

Lot 1: Consultancy Services:

Consisting of the appraisal and revision of hazardous area documentation (including Hazardous Area Classifications, Risk Assessments, MEIRA and site plans) and general hazardous area consultancy services to ensure full compliance with DSEAR and relevant standards.

Lot 2: Inspection & Remediation Services:

Consisting of a programme of work to complete hazardous area inspection and remediation services across the majority of UU sites. Will also include periodic inspections, BAU inspection and remediation services and a reactive inspection service.

The services shall be required across United Utilities’ estate in the North West of England at approximately 1,200 Company sites, ranging from large treatment facilities to regional pumping stations.

CPV: Hazard protection and control consultancy services · Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment · Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction · Technical inspection and testing services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 7 suppliers · 8 appointed (full)

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · win at most 1 of them
Lot #1Consultancy ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£2,500,000

Scope of Services includes: the appraisal and revision of hazardous area documentation (including Hazardous Area Classifications, Risk Assessments, MEIRA and site plans) and general hazardous area consultancy services to ensure full compliance with DSEAR and relevant standards

Delivery: North West
Extensions: Annual optional extension from 36 monthsSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Inspection & Remediation ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£16,000,000

Scope of Services includes: Programme of work to complete hazardous area inspection and remediation services across the majority of UU sites. Will also include periodic inspections, BAU inspection and remediation services and a reactive inspection service.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: Optional annual extension from 36 monthsSecond stage: up to 9 candidates invited to tenderVariant 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 participation3
  • Suitability

    Please refer to procurement documents

  • Economic & financial standing

    Please refer to procurement documents

    Minimum: Please refer to procurement documents
  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to procurement documents

    Minimum: Please refer to procurement documents
What this means for your bid
  • “Services-Framework-DSEAR Compliance, Inspection, Remediation & Support” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 7 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
Services
Notice status
Awarded
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
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
17 Oct 2022, 17:07 BST
Last source update
6 Jun 2023, 16:39 BST
Authority reference
PRO004533
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-016047
Classification (CPV)
Hazard protection and control consultancy servicesRepair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipmentRisk or hazard assessment other than for constructionTechnical inspection and testing services
Delivery area
North West (UKD)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03767b 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
21 Nov 2022, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

21 Nov 2022 → 8 Mar 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    21 Nov 2022, 15:00 GMT
  2. Notice published
    6 Jun 2023, 16:39 BST
  3. Bids must remain valid until
    8 Mar 2024, 23:59 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    6 Jun 2023, 16:39 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

7 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Lot 1: Consultancy Services

    Signed
    24 Apr 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Lot 2: Inspection & Remediation Services

    Signed
    24 Apr 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Lot 2: Inspection & Remediation Services

    Signed
    24 Apr 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Lot 2: Inspection & Remediation Services

    Signed
    24 Apr 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Lot 2: Inspection & Remediation Services

    Signed
    24 Apr 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Lot 2: Inspection & Remediation Services

    Signed
    24 Apr 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Lot 2: Inspection & Remediation Services

    Signed
    24 Apr 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

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

Framework contractors & participating bidders

8 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.