Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Thames Water Utilities Ltd
Procurement Support Centre — 3rd Floor East, C/O Mail Room, Rose Kiln Court
Reading
RG2 0BY
UK
E-mail: procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk
NUTS: UKJ11
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.thameswater.co.uk
I.6) Main activity
Water
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Fine Bubble Membrane Diffusers (FBMD) and Aeration Equipment
Reference number: FA1324
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90481000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
FA1324/1 New Fine Bubble Membrane Diffuser (FBMD) and Aeration Systems. To supply products and equipment and, where required, technical labour for the end to end process, from design to install and commissioning, as required for new aeration growth schemes.
FA1324/2 Replacement Fine Bubble Membrane Diffusers (FBMD's), Aeration Pipework, Parts and Equipment. Supply replacement Fine Bubble Membrane Diffusers (FBMD’s), pipework, parts and equipment below the liquid level in the aeration process on existing assets. Including labour, where required, for the end to end process, from design through to commissioning.
FA1324/3 Technical Labour. Service providers for the supply of skilled labour to facilitate site works. Including projects for decommissioning works, replacement works and, new installation and commissioning works for kit and equipment to be supplied under lot 1 and lot 2.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
/ Highest offer:
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
New Fine Bubble Membrane Diffuser (FBMD) and Aeration Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45252130
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Whole of Thames Water Region.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FA1324/1 New Fine Bubble Membrane Diffuser (FBMD) an Aeration Systems. Scope will include the design, supply, install and commissioning of new aeration growth schemes.
The fine bubble membrane diffuser system is to include all necessary below-water elements, including fine bubble diffusers, diffuser holders, air distribution pipework, air release systems, manifolds and drop-legs.
Standard efficiency fine bubble membrane diffuser systems will have a standard oxygen transfer efficiency (SOTE) in the range of 6 %-7 % per metre depth of submergence.
High efficiency fine bubble membrane diffuser systems will have a standard oxygen transfer efficiency (SOTE) in the range of 7 %-9 % per metre depth of submergence.
The service provider(s) will offer a complete end-to-end service solution including the supply of all technical labour needed for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of complete FBMD and aeration systems.
For single, large scale requirements, the service provider(s) may be required to ‘project manage’ to ensure that all goods are supplied in a timely manner, and to minimise project costs.
New aeration growth schemes are typically delivered by our alliance partners, and the service provider(s) for this lot of the agreement will be expected to work collaboratively with our alliance partners to deliver the most efficient and cost effective technical solutions.
Thames Water reserve the right to use alternative technical labour for the installation and commissioning works, and where alternative technical labour is to be used, these labour resources will be sourced from the service provider(s) awarded lot 3 of this agreement.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Any agreement awarded would be based on an initial term of 36 months, with the option of incremental extensions for up to a period of 96 months in total.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Replacement Fine Bubble Membrane Diffusers (FBMD's), Aeration Pipework, Parts and Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45252130
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Whole of Thames Water Region.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FA1324/2 Replacement Fine Bubble Membrane Diffusers (FBMD's), Aeration Pipework, Parts and Equipment. Scope will include supply of Fine Bubble Membrane Diffusers (FBMD’s) and aeration pipework and equipment only, and the supply of Fine Bubble Membrane Diffusers (FBMD’s) and aeration pipework and equipment, plus the installation and commissioning of the replacement equipment supplied.
Where required, this may also include re-design works in order to improve and maximise the efficiency of the existing aeration installation. All equipment that is to be supplied will be compatible with our existing asset installations.
This lot of the agreement is primarily required to support our programme of replacement projects that are delivered by our maintenance project teams. In addition, our waste water sites may also have ad-hoc requirements, e.g. small repairs, or modifications. The service provider(s) will provide all necessary parts, tools and equipment, and where needed, the competent personnel to enable the works to be completed in a proper and safe manner. For replacement projects, the service provider may also be required to ‘project manage’ to ensure that ancillary services required to facilitate projects are delivered, e.g. cleaning of aeration lane(s) and removal and disposal of arisings, removal and disposal of decommissioned parts, equipment and pipework.
Thames Water reserve the right to use alternative technical labour for the replacement works, installation and commissioning of the replacement equipment, and where alternative technical labour is to be used, these labour resources will be sourced from the service provider(s) awarded lot 3 of this agreement.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Any agreement awarded would be based on an initial term of 36 months, with the option of incremental extensions for up to a period of 96 months in total.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Technical Labour
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45259100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Whole of Thames Water Region.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
FA1324/3 Technical Labour. For installation and commissioning of parts and equipment supplied under lot 1 and lot 2. Primarily, the service provider(s) will be required to support our Maintenance projects teams for their programme of replacement projects under lot 2. Our waste water sites may also have ad-hoc requirements, e.g. small repairs, or modifications. The service provider will provide all necessary tools and equipment, and competent personnel to enable the works to be completed in a proper and safe manner. For replacement projects, the service provider may also be required to ‘project manage’ to ensure that ancillary services required to facilitate projects are delivered, e.g. cleaning of aeration lane(s) and removal and disposal of arisings, removal and disposal of decommissioned parts, equipment and pipework.
In addition, the service provider(s) may also be required to work with our alliance partners for the delivery of new aeration growth schemes under lot 1.
The service provider(s) on this lot of the agreement will work collaboratively with the service provider(s) on lot 1 and lot 2 in order to deliver a joined up approach for the delivery of all projects.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Any agreement awarded would be based on an initial term of 36 months, with the option of incremental extensions for up to a period of 96 months in total.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 057-126865
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1, 2 and 3
Contract No: 2
Title: New and Replacement Fine Bubble Membrane Diffuser (FBMD) and Aeration Systems, and Technical Labour
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/01/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FLI Water Ltd
Bedford
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2 & 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Replacement Fine Bubble Membrane Diffusers (FBMD's), Aeration Pipework, Parts and Equipment and Technical Labour
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/01/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Moffat Engineering Ltd
St Albans
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 & 2
Contract No: 5
Title: New and Replacement Fine Bubble Membrane Diffuser (FBMD) and Aeration Systems
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/01/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Xylem Water Solutions UK Ltd
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 4
Title: New Fine Bubble Membrane Diffuser (FBMD) and Aeration Systems
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/01/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Suprafilt Ltd
Burnley
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 3: Technical Labour — The Scope of Work Includes the Technical Labour for Installation and Commissioning of Parts and Equipment Supplied under Lot 1 and Lot 2, where Desired by TW
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ATAC Solutions Ltd
Maidstone
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Thames Water Utilities Ltd
Reading
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Thames Water Utilities Ltd will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/04/2020