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
AMP7/AMP8 Capital Programmes for Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure Projects
Reference number: FA1488
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45240000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
TWUL are procuring design and build delivery capability for Infrastructure and non-Infrastructure projects. Essentially, TWUL recognises these as:
Infrastructure – nominally the underground network of water mains and sewage: and
Non-infrastructure – nominally all above ground plant, equipment, structures and process; the expected scope of works spans Thames Water’s water and wastewater infrastructure (network) and non-infrastructure (treatment) assets across the Thames Water region. The nature of the infrastructure scope broadly extends from rehabilitation, replacement and provision of new sewers and potable water pipelines to inspection and maintenance of aqueducts and tunnels. This will also include refurbishment, replacement and provision of new pumping station assets. Non-infrastructure scope includes refurbishment, replacement and provision of new potable water and wastewater treatment assets including service and storage reservoirs.
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
Non-Infrastructure Works (All Thames Water Operational Areas)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45240000
90420000
90713100
45232151
45232421
45232422
45232423
45232430
45232431
45232440
45232450
45232451
45232453
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Whole of Thames Water Area.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The water Non Infrastructure scope includes but is not limited to:
— refurbishment, replacement and provision of new potable ground and surface water production assets such as enhanced slow sand filter performance
— disinfection
— surge protection
— chemical dosing
— Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
— run-to-waste facilities
— cartridge filters and UV
— increased power resilience
— new service reservoirs
— inspection and maintenance of existing service and storage reservoirs
The Wastewater non-infrastructure scope includes but is not limited to:
— refurbishment, replacement and provision of new treatment facilities such as inlet works
— stormwater storage
— event duration monitors
— settlement tanks
— biological treatment, tertiary treatment, sludge treatment including Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP)
— Digester roof replacement
— Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
— chemical dosing
— phosphorous removal,
— odour control
— SCADA
— increased power resilience.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This lot shall run for an initial period of 5 years to complement the proposed AMP7 regulatory period. Subject to satisfactory ongoing performance, the contracting entity reserves the right to extend this lot on an annual basis for a maximum further 5 years in line with the AMP8 regulatory period.
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
Infrastructure Works (All Thames Water Operational Areas)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45240000
90420000
90713100
45232151
45232421
45232422
45232423
45232430
45232431
45232440
45232450
45232451
45232453
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Whole of Thames Water Area.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of Water Infrastructure programme includes but is not limited to the following activities:
— trunk mains replacement;
— new trunk mains associated with growth, distribution mains and lead communications pipe replacement;
— pressure management activities;
— inspection and maintenance of aqueducts, bridges and tunnels.
The scope of Wastewater Infrastructure programme includes but is not limited to the following activities
— new rising mains and their replacement;
— rehabilitation and replacement of sewers near and crossing rail;
— gravity solutions to maintain asset health and accommodate growth together with pipe bridge inspections.
This programme will also include sustainable urban drainage (SUDs) and the need to respond effectively to emergency works that are generally pipeline related. Investment in sewage pumping stations will include; pump replacement, enhanced power resilience, switchgear and transformer replacement.
The requirements outlined above will be located across all Thames Water's Operational Areas.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This lot shall run for an initial period of 5 years to complement the proposed AMP7 regulatory period. Estimated value of this lot over the initial 5-year duration is GBP 170 000 000.00.
Subject to satisfactory ongoing performance, the contracting entity reserves the right to extend this lot on an annual basis for a maximum further 5 years. Estimated value of this extension is approximately GBP 170 000 000.00.
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:
2019/S 218-536240
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 & Lot 2
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1 Non-Infrastructure, Lot 2 Infrastructure
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/05/2020
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
Barhale Ltd
Walsall
UK
NUTS: UKG38
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 1 Non-Infrastructure
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/05/2020
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
Bath
UK
NUTS: UKK12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 2
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 2 Infrastructure
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/05/2020
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
Clancy Docwra
Middlesex
UK
NUTS: UKI5
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 1 Non-Infrastructure
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/05/2020
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
Costain Ltd
Maidenhead
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 & Lot 2
Contract No: 5
Title: Lot 1 Non-Infrastructure, Lot 2 Infrastructure
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/05/2020
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
Galliford Try Infrastructure Ltd
Edinburgh
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1
Contract No: 6
Title: Lot 1 Non-Infrastructure
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/05/2020
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
Glan Agua (UK) Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI7
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 2
Contract No: 7
Title: Lot 2 Infrastructure
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/05/2020
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
J Browne Construction Co. Ltd
Enfield
UK
NUTS: UKI54
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 & Lot 2
Contract No: 8
Title: Lot 1 Non-Infrastructure, Lot 2 Infrastructure
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/05/2020
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
Kier Infrastructure & Overseas Ltd
Bedfordshire
UK
NUTS: UKH2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 & Lot 2
Contract No: 6
Title: Lot 1 Non-Infrastructure, Lot 2 Infrastructure
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/05/2020
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
Morrison Utility Services Ltd
Stevenage
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1
Contract No: 10
Title: Lot 1 Non-Infrastructure
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/05/2020
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
Mott MacDonald Bentley Ltd
Skipton, North Yorkshire
UK
NUTS: UKE2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1
Contract No: 11
Title: Lot 1 Non-Infrastructure
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/05/2020
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
MWH Treatment Ltd
Salford
UK
NUTS: UKD34
The contractor is an SME:
No
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
It is proposed that these framework agreements will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend on an annual basis for a maximum further 5 years. TWUL does not propose to amend the scope of works across each of the lots as it moves from AMP7 to AMP8. TWUL reserves the right to extend individual lots within this framework agreement, where operational benefits exist for doing so. TWUL proposes that any extension will apply to all elements of the contract, including but not limited to price review mechanisms (subject to any approved variations).
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
22/07/2020