Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED
02366703
Northumbria House
Pity Me
DH15FJ
UK
Contact person: Jack Burgess
E-mail: jack.burgess@nwl.co.uk
NUTS: UKC14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nwg.co.uk/
I.6) Main activity
Water
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DSEAR Consultancy and Implementation
Reference number: NW2892
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71317210
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
DSEAR regulations obliges employers to assess and manage the risks associated with dangerous substances that could cause fires, explosions, or other hazardous events in the workplace requirement to ensure that across site infrastructure that fire and security equipment is maintained, repaired and installed to a high standard to ensure we meet the high standards we strive for. To that end we require vendor who can provide the following services:
- DSEAR Consultancy (in particular hazardous area assessment and management)
-ATEX Installation Design
-Electrical and Mechanical ATEX design, installation, inspection (initial and periodic in line with BS EN 60079) and maintenance.
-Maintain all associated compliance documentation (including but not limited to):
o Explosion protection documents
o Equipment Inspection Reports
o Hazardous Area Drawings
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
394 960.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKH14
UKH3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
DSEAR regulations obliges employers to assess and manage the risks associated with dangerous substances that could cause fires, explosions, or other hazardous events in the workplace requirement to ensure that across site infrastructure that fire and security equipment is maintained, repaired and installed to a high standard to ensure we meet the high standards we strive for. To that end we require vendor who can provide the following services:
• DSEAR Consultancy (in particular hazardous area assessment and management)
• ATEX Installation Design
• Electrical and Mechanical ATEX design, installation, inspection (initial and periodic in line with BS EN 60079) and maintenance.
• Maintain all associated compliance documentation (including but not limited to):
o Explosion protection documents
o Equipment Inspection Reports
o Hazardous Area Drawings
The supplier will conduct all inspections and will work alongside Northumbrian Water's maintenance team to carry out inspections and remedial works.
Northumbrian Water has approximately 7000 ATEX assets across both the Northumbrian Water and Essex and Suffolk operating areas. NWL want a supplier to help us manage and mitigate risks relating to hazardous areas and ensure we comply with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002.
As part of the service, NWL expects that DSEAR compliance documentation will be developed and maintained and they must provide a dashboard to show asset health and PPM schedules.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract is for an initial period of two years beginning on 1st June 2026 and ending on 31st May 2028. It can be extended by negotiation for a period of 22 months (to 31st March 2030). It can then subsequently be further extended for a period of five years (to 31st March 2035)
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-006007
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: NW2892
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/05/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accomplish Consulting Limited
11620029
Gravesend
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 394 960.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northumbrian Water Limited
Durham
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/07/2026