Contract notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
Northumbria House,Abbey Road, Pity Me
DURHAM
DH15FJ
UK
Contact person: Amy Barker
Telephone: +44 7562909341
E-mail: amy.barker@nwl.co.uk
NUTS: UKC14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nwl.co.uk
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 to the abovementioned address
I.6) Main activity
Water
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Smart Metering Solution - Installation Partners
Reference number: NW2661
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45232150
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) are looking for expressions of interest to join our framework for Smart Metering Installation Works and Services in the Northumbrian Water (NW) and Essex and Suffolk (ESW) Operating Areas.
NWG require installation partners to support our ongoing Smart Metering Transformation programme. The scope of the works covers external and internal meter exchanges and new smart meter installations, for both household and non-household premises.
Installation partners will be responsible for tactical planning, premises surveys, excavation, backfill and reinstatement, traffic management, meter and communication device installation and meter issue resolution as required as part of the installation requirements.
The requirement will be split into three lots as per below. Suppliers are invited to express their interest against one/multiple/all lots.
Lot 1 - Northumbrian Operating Area
Lot 2 - Essex Operating Area
Lot 3 - Suffolk Operating Area
It should be understood that the Client's direct labour workforce will undertake some similar activities within the same operational areas as the Contractor in relation to some of the workstreams in scope of this procurement. Further information and the full details of works and services required can be found within the tender documents on NWL's e-tendering platform 'Ariba'.
The estimated award date for this requirement is November 2024 with a start date in Q1 2025.
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
Lot 1 - Northumbrian Operating Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45232150
45233251
51200000
51300000
65110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per the main description - Northumbrian Operating Area
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial framework term will be for 36 months with the option to extend for up to an additional 60 months (a number of extensions can be taken up until the framework expiry date)
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
Lot 2 - Essex Operating Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45232150
45233251
51200000
51300000
65110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per the main description - Essex Operating Area
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial framework term will be for 36 months with the option to extend for up to an additional 60 months (a number of extensions can be taken up until the framework expiry date).
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
Lot 3 - Suffolk Operating Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45232150
45233251
51200000
51300000
65110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per main description - Suffolk Operating Area
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial framework term will be for 36 months with the option to extend for up to an additional 60 months (a number of extensions can be taken up until the framework expiry date).
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Prerequisites are detailed in the Pre Qualification document within NWL's e-tendering platform 'Ariba' once you the candidate has gained access.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required:
Parent Company Guarantees and Performance Bonds may be requested as part of the award.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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 several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
20/03/2024
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
No work is guaranteed under this framework. All figures provided are estimated. We reserve the right to award all part or none of the framework.
Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conducted electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water eSourcing Spend Management portal, "Ariba".
Expressions of interest must be sent to the e-mail address expressions@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of Wednesday 20th March 2024. Once expression of interest has been received containing the details below, applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request (where possible).
This portal will contain all of the 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. The deadline for return of the completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is the Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 17:00.
When sending expression of interests, 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 number
3) Which Lots you are interested in bidding for
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NWL Legal Department
Northumbrian Water LIMITED, Abbey Road, Pity Me
Durham
DLH1 5FJ
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/03/2024