Strategic Resource Options: Technical Partners (TP) Framework

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        "description": "Thames Water Utilities Ltd (TWUL) Strategic Resource Options (SRO) - Technical Partners (TP) Framework.\nTWUL's current portfolio of SRO projects includes, but is not limited to, the Southeast Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO), Severn to Thames Transfer (STT), London Water Recycling (LWR) projects, Thames to Affinity Transfer (T2AT) and Thames to Southern Transfer (T2ST). Further information, including RAPID Gate 1 and 2 reports, can be found on this link: https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/regulated-companies/rapid/the-rapid-gated-process/\nTWUL has established a TP framework reference FA2050 primarily to support its SRO program. This is the first phase of a longer-term procurement strategy to establish the professional services supply chain that TWUL needs to support its wider business. This procurement was for the TP Framework only and relates to Phase 1 of the strategy. Existing TWUL professional services frameworks are not impacted by the procurements outlined in this notice. The three consortia appointed to the framework are:\nOve Arup & Partners Ltd & Binnies UK Ltd (JV1)\nAtkinsRealis UK Ltd  & Stantec UK Limited (JV2)\nJacobs U.K. Limited & Mott MacDonald Limited (JV3) \nThe successful TP Consultants will interface with several other partners that are in the process of being procured separately to support the SRO Programme as it develops.\nTWUL procured leading expertise within the key disciplines outlined below to accelerate the delivery of this high-profile programme. \nThe TP will need to demonstrate extensive experience in the development and support the delivery of large complex infrastructure schemes in the current UK planning environment. This includes being able to provide strong leadership, excellent technical capability, and proven expertise in supporting the delivery of large pipelines, reservoirs, water recycling and transfer facilities. Furthermore, the TP will need to provide technical expertise to manage all aspects of preliminary design and managing the pre application engagement with the Planning Inspectorate and develop/manage the planning application (likely to be a Development Consent Order (DCO)) including stakeholder engagement and all elements of the pre consultation and planning application processes. The TP framework agreement has been awarded under the NEC4 Professional Services Contract Option E with amendments. Provision will be made in the call-off contracts for utilisation of Option A, C and E.\nTWUL intends to award the first work package from the TP framework agreement immediately following   the appointment of framework suppliers and are preparing for the tender launch shortly It is our intention that appointment as a technical partner to one or multiple SRO projects will be for the duration of that particular project. This approach is due to the complexity and phasing of projects within the SRO programme. The risk of disruption and inefficiency that would be caused through multiple handovers between Technical Partners during a project is high and would be sub optimal for TWUL. Our intention is that the parties to the Framework compete for the role of TP for a specific project via an initial mini competition and that subject to performance, capability and capacity, the successful party will be the technical partner for the duration of the particular project.\nSufficient information will be included in the mini-competition tender pack to enable bidders to prepare solutions for the potential services that may be required by TWUL. The scope of initial mini competitions will be construed widely to enable our approach and all parties wishing to compete will have the appropriate opportunity to seek clarification on the breadth, depth and operation of the resulting call off contract(s).\nThe duration of the TP framework will be up to 8 years and is required to support a regulated delivery schedule. It is intended that the successful TP at call-off will cover the development phase into the mobilisation of the future Delivery Partner(s) in the detailed design and construction phase.\nThe TP framework scope comprises, but is not limited to, the following high level service categories:\n• General Technical Partner Support Services\n• Engineering and Design Services\n• Environmental Services\n• Planning Services\n• Land Services\n• Engagement Services\n• Project Management, Program, Risk and Cost Activities\n• Consultation Response Analysis\n• Events Management\nTWUL reserves the right to procure any of the services listed above as separate contracts and/or frameworks as part of separate and independent procurements.\nTWUL is working with several partners, including other water companies to develop and deliver the SROs. Furthermore, depending on the commercial and procurement strategies for delivery of these projects TWUL may transfer or novate the benefit and the burden of call-off contracts made under this Framework Agreement:\n*To any funder, security trustee or security holder without the consent of the Consultant; and\n*To any other person with the consent of the Consultant, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed;"
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The scope of initial mini competitions will be construed widely to enable our approach and all parties wishing to compete will have the appropriate opportunity to seek clarification on the breadth, depth and operation of the resulting call off contract(s). \nThe duration of the TP framework will be up to 8 years and is required to support a regulated delivery schedule. 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  "description": "All suppliers who wish to respond to this notice must request a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) by using the link in Section I.3 of this notice, i.e. https://www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement\nAll bidders will receive an email from procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk containing their log on details into our Smartsource Portal in order to access the PQQ documents.\nNote that your client may be Thames Water Utilities Ltd or another company within the Kemble Water group structure.\nThe Framework Agreement and associated call-off contracts will be governed by the Law of England and Wales. \nThe Authority reserves the right: \n*To amend timelines and other aspects of the process;\n* To not award a framework agreement or any call-off contract.\nThe Authority will not be liable for the costs of economic operators expressing an interest or preparing tender responses.",
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  "id": "014247-2023",
  "tag": [
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  "date": "2023-05-18T17:06:26+01:00",
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        "description": "Framework 1: TECHNICAL PARTNER  (Ref. FA2050)\nThe duration of the Technical Partner (TP) framework will be up to 8 years and will cover the development phase through to the mobilisation of the Delivery Partner(s).\nThe TP framework Scope is likely to comprise of, but is not limited to, the following high level service categories:\n•\tGeneral Technical Partner Support Services\n•\tEngineering Services\n•\tEnvironmental Services\n•\tPlanning Services\n•\tLand Services\n•\tEngagement Services\n•\tProject Management, Programme, Risk and Cost Activities\n•\tConsultation Response Analysis\n•\tEvents Management\nFramework 2: PROGRAMME PARTNER (Ref. FA2051) \nThe duration of the Programme Partner (PP) framework will be up to 8 years and will cover development activities phase through to the mobilisation of Delivery Partner(s).\nThe PP framework Scope is likely to comprise of, but is not limited to, the following high level service categories:\n•\tLeadership and Engendering Collaboration across the Programme\n•\tProject & Programme Performance Baselining and Reporting\n•\tCost Planning & Estimating\n•\tSchedule Management, Planning Control and Outcome Modelling\n•\tRisk Management\n•\tProject Controls and Governance\n•\tProcurement Support and Market Engagement\n•\tEstablishing and Assuring Contract Administration Processes,\n•\tDevelopment of Programme Management Methodology and Practice\n•\tInformation Management and Business Systems\n•\tProject Assurance and Review\n•\tTechnical Controls and Advice\n•\tInterface Management and Systems Integration\n•\tRequirements Management\n•\tDevelopment of Delivery and Procurement Strategies\n•\tOverall Team Performance\n•\tSupporting the Establishment and Discharge of Third-Party Agreements\nImportant Additional Information\nAdditional supporting documents can be found on our eSourcing platform, IASTA SmartSource (IASTA). To access the project in IASTA please follow the instructions listed on https://www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement and use the following project details:\nIASTA Project Name : SRO Partner Procurements\nDetails of Required Services - A further breakdown of the services required within the above listed categories can be found by accessing the document titled SRO Service Requirements in IASTA.\nExpression of Interest  -  Whilst it is not a mandatory requirement for inclusion, we invite you to submit your expression of interest by using the Expression of Interest Form located in IASTA. Please submit your completed form via IASTA by 12 noon on  9th June 2023. Additional information: TWUL appreciates that there may be suppliers that represent a scarce resource and is particularly concerned that these resources, in respect of certain SROs project opportunities described in this notice, should not: \n•\tbe subject to an exclusivity arrangement with an Applicant/Bidder in the procurement process to the detriment of competition; and \n•\tbe subject to sub-contract terms or obligations that threaten the ability of another Consultant to deliver its own contract. \nAccordingly, during the procurement process, Applicants/Bidders are asked not to enter any exclusivity arrangements with a potential subcontractor or supplier.\nIf the Applicant/Bidder has doubts or uncertainties about whether any arrangements with other suppliers would be viewed as falling within the above categorisation, they should seek guidance from TWUL before entering any exclusivity arrangement with a subcontractor or supplier. \nIf despite this request an Applicant/Bidder enters an exclusive arrangement with a supplier, to the detriment of other Applicants/Bidders such that competition is adversely impacted, TWUL reserves the right to omit the procurement of these resources through the procurement process; to enter into arrangements directly with the relevant supplier; and to require the successful Applicant/Bidder to enter into subcontracts with the relevant supplier.\nApplicants/Bidders who have concerns about the state of a market or who encounter difficulties engaging with suppliers for specific resources, should raise a query with TWUL as TWUL cannot deal with the issue if it is not disclosed.\nTWUL reserves the right to procure any of the services listed below as separate contracts and/or frameworks as part of separate and independent procurement events. \nTWUL is working with several partners, including other water companies to develop and deliver the SROs. Furthermore, depending on the commercial and procurement strategies for delivery of these projects,  TWUL will reserve the right to novate contracts, subject to the Consultant's agreement, to partner organisations or delivery partners."
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        "name": "Thames Water",
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  "description": "This PIN is not a call for competition and any information in this PIN maybe subject to change prior to publication of the contract notice and associated procurement documents. \nAfter publication of the Contract Notices, all interested parties will be required to participate in a Selection Process by completing and returning a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).  The completed PQQ is used to determine which suppliers satisfy the selection criteria and who will progress to the next stage of the tender process. Individual Contract Notices, PQQ's and associated documents for these opportunities are planned to be issued in June 2023. \nIf you have any further questions, please email procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk",
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