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
Hazardous Asset Inspection
Reference number: FA1452
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71630000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Thames Water intends to award a number of framework agreements to more than one party for the inspection of electrical installations in hazardous areas to BS EN 60079 Part 17. Inspections to be visual, close and detailed in line with a pre-determined inspection schedule.
The services apply across the Thames Water region in over 3 000 sites, from small district pumping stations to large sewage treatment works.
The agreement will be split into the following lots:
Lot 1: covers inspection and remedials in the Thames Valley West region,
Lot 2: covers inspection and remedials in the Thames Valley East region,
Lot 3: covers inspection and remedials in the Central North region,
Lot 4: covers inspection and remedials in the Central South region,
Lot 5: covers inspection and remedials in the East region,
Lot 6: covers inspection and remedials in the North region,
Lot 7: covers remedials only in all regions.
The suppliers can win a maximum of 3 lots within the inspection lots, a maximum of 4 lots in total.
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
Hazardous Asset Inspection and Remedials in Thames Valley West Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71630000
50532000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
Main site or place of performance:
Thames Waters Thames Valley West Region.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Inspection of electrical assets in designated hazardous zones in the Thames Valley West area. The region includes postcodes SN, OX, GL. This lot may include remedials. The tender documents will detail the award procedure for remedials.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term of the agreement is 3 years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
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
Hazardous Asset Inspection and Remedials in Thames Valley East Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71630000
50532000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
Main site or place of performance:
Thames Waters Thames Valley East Region.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Inspection of electrical assets in designated hazardous zones in the Thames Valley East area. The region includes postcodes OX, NN, CV. This lot may include remedials. The tender documents will detail the award procedure for remedials.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Any agreement awarded would be for an initial duration of 3 years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
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
Hazardous Asset Inspection and remedials in Central North Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71630000
50532000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Thames Waters Central North Region.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Inspection of electrical assets in designated hazardous zones in the Central North area. The region includes postcodes W7, W6, W5, W4, W3, W1, UB, TW, SM, RG, HA, EC. This lot may include remedials. The tender documents will detail the award procedure for remedials.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Any agreement awarded would be for an initial duration of 3 years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
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: 4
II.2.1) Title
Hazardous Asset Inspection and Remedials in Central South Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71630000
50532000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Thames Waters Central South Region.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Inspection of electrical assets in designated hazardous zones in the Central South area. The region includes postcodes SW, SL, KT, GU. This lot may include remedials. The tender documents will detail the award procedure for remedials.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Any agreement awarded would be for an initial duration of 3 years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Hazardous Asset Inspection and Remedials in East Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71630000
50532000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Thames Waters East Region.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Inspection of electrical assets in designated hazardous zones in the East area. The region includes postcodes TN, SE, RM, RH, IG, E9, E6, E5, E4, E3, E1, DA, CR, BR. This lot may include remedials. The tender documents will detail the award procedure for remedials.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Any agreement awarded would be for an initial duration of 3 years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Hazardous Asset Inspection and remedials in North Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71630000
50532000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
Main site or place of performance:
Thames Waters North Region.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Inspection of electrical assets in designated hazardous zones in the North area. The region includes postcodes WD, SG, NW, N9, N4, N3, N2, N1, LU, HP, EN, CM, CB, AL. This lot may include remedials. The tender documents will detail the award procedure for remedials.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Any agreement awarded would be for an initial duration of 3 years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
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: 7
II.2.1) Title
Hazardous Asset Remedials (All Regions)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71630000
50532000
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
Remedials of electrical assets in designated hazardous zones in all regions when the inspection supplier for that region has not been awarded the work.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Any agreement awarded would be for an initial duration of 3 years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
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
Competitive dialogue
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:
2019/S 213-524309
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 4 and Lot 7
Contract No: 1
Title: Inspection and Remedials in the Thames Valley West Region; Inspection and Remedials in the Thames Valley East Region; Inspection and Remedials in the Central South Region; Remedials only in all Regions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/06/2020
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
C&P Engineering Services Ltd
Swansea
UK
NUTS: UKL18
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 3, Lot 6 and Lot 7
Contract No: 2
Title: Inspection and Remedials in the Central North Region; Inspection and Remedials in the North Region; Remedials only in all Regions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/07/2020
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
Hornbill Engineering Ltd
Neath
UK
NUTS: UKL17
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 5 and Lot 7
Contract No: 3
Title: Inspection and Remedials in the East Region; Remedials only in all Regions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/06/2020
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
Bridges (Electrical Engineers) Ltd
Somerset
UK
NUTS: UKK23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 7
Contract No: 4
Title: Remedials in all Areas
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/06/2020
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
Z-Tech Control Systems Ltd
Cambridge
UK
NUTS: UKH12
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.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Thames Water Utilities Ltd
Reading
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/07/2020