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OCID:
Published by:: Northumbrian Water Ltd
Authority ID:: AA77661
Publication date:: 11 August 2020
Deadline date:: 02 September 2020
Notice type:: Contract Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Northumbrian Water has an established group of core products and this contract will encompass products which can be used to both save water and promote behaviour change associated with using water in the home and garden.

Please note, suppliers are not required to bid for every product listed.

The volumes provided are estimates only and requirements are based on customer demand.

The contract length is two years, with the option to extend for a further two annual extensions.

This lot covers the following products:

A. Universal plug: a plug with Essex and Suffolk Water/Northumbrian Water branding — 95 mm in diameter (estimated annual volume: 4 607);

B. Trigger Hose Gun: basic trigger hose gun. Minimum of 5 spray patterns. No individual packaging (estimated annual volume: 6 450);

C. Bath Buoy: device to displace water in the bath, while ensuring bath depth (estimated annual volume: 1 696);

D. Bath measure: a piece of plastic that sticks to side of bath to enable easy measurement of bath depth (estimated annual volume: 4 343);

E. Water storing crystals: water storing crystals for hanging baskets and pots. 15g sachet. Includes instructions on how to use (estimated annual volume: 7 834);

F. Shower flow regulator: WRAS approved. Minimum 6 litres per minute @ 3 bar — it is likely that this aspect of the tender will be a framework agreement whereby we award to more than one supplier. Includes fitting instructions (estimated annual volume: 930);

G. Shower timer (sand): 5 minute sand timer. Price with and without ESW/NW logo printed in full colour on cap ends. Also to have an information card attached. Biodegradable plastic packaging (estimated annual volume: 9 292);

H. Kitchen Tap Adaptor: kitchen tap adaptor with regulator. Fits circular outlet and has a number of different sized O-rings/washers to allow fitting to different sized outlets. Swivel head. Allows choice of original flow and reduced spray flow. Two colour options (Black and White). WRAS approved. Please state the WRAS expiry date (estimated annual volume: 1 593);

I. Bathroom tap insert: tap inserts, metal casing with either aerators or flow regulators. Must not scale up in hard water areas. Must come with replacement washers where appropriate. WRAS approved. Please state the WRAS expiry date. Do not need to be individually packaged (estimated annual volume: 4 487);

J. Toilet leak detection identification: non-hazardous dye tablet to go into cistern to determine if toilet is leaking into bowl with fitting instructions on packet (estimated annual volume: 347);

K. Cistern displacement device: the CDD saving must meet or exceed 1.2 litre of water per flush. Product needs to be small enough to be mailed to customers through standard first or second class post. Fitting instructions on packet (estimated annual volume: 4 736);

L. Toilet retrofit device: dual flush siphon retrofit device. WRAS approved retrofit devices that allow a traditional siphon to be retrofitted such that the user has the option of a long flush equivalent to the original flush volume and a short flush (estimated annual volume: 531);

M. Regulated showerhead — WRAS approved. Minimum 6 litres per minute @ 3 bar — it is likely that this aspect of the tender will be a framework agreement whereby we award to more than one supplier (estimated annual volume: 2 990);

N. Water butt (standard and slim line): to cover sales on the web. Water butt kits to include water butt, child safe lid, tap and stand. Two sizes (100 litre and 200 litre). Customer to have choice of a diverter kit or linking kit to accompany water butt. Include delivery charge. Must have an order tracking system (estimated annual volume: unknown).

NWL are also willing to accept suitable alternatives, as long as they meet our requirements – WRAS approved where applicable.

Full notice text

Contract notice – utilities

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Northumbrian Water Ltd

02366703

Boldon House, Wheatlands Way, Pity Me

Durham

DH1 5FA

Contact person: Stacey Dixon

Telephone: +44 1913016312

E-mail: ojeuresponse@nwl.co.uk

NUTS: UKC

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.nwl.co.uk

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://s1.ariba.com

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://s1.ariba.com

I.6) Main activity

Water

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Water Efficiency Products and Water Savings Kits Fulfulment

Reference number: NW2068

II.1.2) Main CPV code

65100000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Northumbrian Water Ltd actively promote water efficiency to their customers, this is carried out by a number of different means, one of which is offering products to the customer that will improve the efficiency of the water they use; as well as products which will increase the awareness of water use, within their homes and gardens. Individual items and packs are available for fitting, or for certain items by individual request, for both the home and garden. All of the potential suppliers are to provide products that meet the required approvals (WRAS approved) for each individual item where specified. The contract is to be split in to two lots:

Lot 1: Water Efficiency Products;

Lot 2: Water Saving Kits Fulfilment.

Please note, the tender documents for this event will be published via our e-tendering portal Ariba. In order to access the documents, you will require a login. Instructions on how to obtain a login are provided in section VI.3) Additional information.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 800 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Water Efficiency Products

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

65100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

UKH3

UKH14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Please note, suppliers are not required to bid for every product listed.

The volumes provided are estimates only and requirements are based on customer demand.

The contract length is two years, with the option to extend for a further two annual extensions.

This lot covers the following products:

A. Universal plug: a plug with Essex and Suffolk Water/Northumbrian Water branding — 95 mm in diameter (estimated annual volume: 4 607);

B. Trigger Hose Gun: basic trigger hose gun. Minimum of 5 spray patterns. No individual packaging (estimated annual volume: 6 450);

C. Bath Buoy: device to displace water in the bath, while ensuring bath depth (estimated annual volume: 1 696);

D. Bath measure: a piece of plastic that sticks to side of bath to enable easy measurement of bath depth (estimated annual volume: 4 343);

E. Water storing crystals: water storing crystals for hanging baskets and pots. 15g sachet. Includes instructions on how to use (estimated annual volume: 7 834);

J. Toilet leak detection identification: non-hazardous dye tablet to go into cistern to determine if toilet is leaking into bowl with fitting instructions on packet (estimated annual volume: 347);

NWL are also willing to accept suitable alternatives, as long as they meet our requirements – WRAS approved where applicable.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 300 000.00 GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

Water Savings Kit Fulfilment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

65100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

UKH3

UKH14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Northumbrian Water (NW) and Essex and Suffolk Water (NWG) (together known as Northumbrian Water Group (NWG)) provide their customers with the option to request free water saving products in order to create a bespoke water saving kit. The products include a variety of devices and leaflets which help the customer to reduce utility bills and water consumption.

The contract length is 2 years, with the option to extend for a further two annual extensions.

The contractor will be required to source all the products listed. This list also details the expected volumes for each product. Please note volumes are estimated and based on customer demand. With regards to literature products (such as leaflets) NWG will provide the appropriate artwork and the contractor will source printing of these leaflets.

The contractor will have suitable space available for storing all these products and will keep necessary stock levels in order to fulfill orders. All products should have a one year warranty.

The contractor will then be required to select the products each customer has requested and mail out to the customer in specified branded packaging.

Products

— cistern displacement device - the CDD saving must meet or exceed 1.2 litres of water per flush and have a hook to allow product to be raised from the bottom of the cistern. Product needs to be small enough to be mailed to customers through standard first or second class post. Fitting instructions must be provided (estimated annual volume: 13 000).

— tap inserts — pair of (4-6 l/min) tap inserts with tool. WRAS approved. Fitting instructions must be provided (estimated annual volume: 12 000).

— universal plug — plug that will fit over any plug hole, branded with NWESW logo (estimated annual volume: 9 000).

— in-line shower regulator — Inline metal (7-8 l/min) shower regulator or aerator. WRAS approved. Fitting instructions must be provided (estimated annual volume: 9 500).

— shower timer (sand) — 5 minute sand timer. NW/ESW logo to be printed in full colour on cap ends. Also to have an information card attached. Biodegradable plastic packaging (estimated annual volume: 7 500).

— trigger hose gun — Basic trigger hose gun. 5 spray patterns. No individual packaging (estimated annual volume: 8 500).

— waterstick — small indicator stick that shows when pot plants require watering (estimated annual volume: 7 500).

— water storing crystals/gel — Water storing crystals/gel that help retain moisture in the soil of pot plants/hanging baskets (estimated annual volume: 7 000).

— dual-flush sticker — reusable stickers suitable for ceramic surfaces. A4 sticker sheet, colour. NWL/ESW branded (estimated annual volume: 7 000).

— toilet leak detection capsules — blue toilet leak detection capsules (estimated annual volume: 10 000).

NWL are also willing to accept suitable alternate products, as long as they meet our requirements – e.g. WRAS approved where applicable.

Literature

— using water wisely (home edition) — booklet supplied with every water saving kit product request giving tips to save water in the home. (A5, 16 page, colour, double sided) (estimated annual volume: 11 000).

— using Water Wisely (garden edition) — booklet supplied with every garden product (trigger hose gun/waterstick/water saving crystals). (A5, 12 page, colour, double-sided) (estimated annual volume: 10 000).

— waterstick instruction postcard — postcard sized, colour, double sided, supplied with every waterstick (estimated annual volume: 9 000).

Packaging

The contractor will need to supply different packaging options to account for different kit sizes and all packaging must be NWG branded in full colour. Suggested packaging is a padded envelope; a box (large letter) up to 100 g and a box (small parcel) up to 1 kg – dimensions will be provided in the tender specification. Alternate packaging will be considered, however, they need to be able to fit through a letter box.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 500 000.00 GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 02/09/2020

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conducted electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water e-Sourcing Spend Management portal called 'Ariba'.

Expressions of interest must be sent to the e-mail address ojeuresponse@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of the 2 September 2020. Once expression of interest has been received that contains the details below, applicants will be given access to the tender documents on the Ariba portal by close of play on 3 September 2020. This portal will contain all the tender documents associated with this procurement that are available at the time. An email link will also be provided to the email address you provide to access the portal. When sending expression of interest, applicants must provide the following information:

1) Full company name;

2) Main contact details of the person who will be given access to the Ariba portal — name, job title, email address and telephone.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

TBC

tbc

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

06/08/2020

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
65100000	Water distribution and related services	Public utilities

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: ojeuresponse@nwl.co.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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Water Efficiency Products and Water Savings Kits Fulfulment

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Contract notice – utilities

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

I.2) Joint procurement

I.3) Communication

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

VI.3) Additional information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

Coding

Commodity categories

Delivery locations

Alert region restrictions

About the buyer

Further information