Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
02366661
Reading
RG18DB
UK
Contact person: Thames Water
E-mail: procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk
NUTS: UKJ11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.thameswater.co.uk/
I.6) Main activity
Water
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Automation of Regional Control (SCADA) - RFP
Reference number: FA2097
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Thames Water (TW) are seeking a qualified vendor aiming to automate & optimise specific aspects of our Regional SCADA system. Currently, a considerable portion of TW operation relies on manual management by a control room. The primary objective is to conduct a Proof of Concept (POC) for either the Lower Hall B & Woodford hydraulic systems or the entire TW Ring Main.
This will allow the control to be optimised, ensuring continued supply of wholesome water, whilst taking into consideration operating strategies to reduce leakage and energy use. It will also remove the risk of any human error.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
/ Highest offer:
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
UKJ
Main site or place of performance:
Whole of Thames Water Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The vendor shall provide the following services:
Detailed Design: Conduct a thorough assessment of how the product will be integrated within existing Thames Water Infrastructure to meet both operational and maintenance needs to optimise two hydraulic areas.
Develop, Test & Deploy: Deliver a centralised automation solution that addresses our specific requirements, full testing in advance of deployment into production.
Commission & Optimise: Full testing within the production environment to ensure the solution is fit for purpose and enables continued operation whilst generating optimal benefit.
User Training: Provide comprehensive training sessions for our staff to ensure proper utilisation of the software features.
Ongoing Support: Offer 24/7 technical support and maintenance services post-implementation, including regular updates and bug fixes.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
TWUL envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 4 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 3 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
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:
2023/S 000-033374
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Automation of Regional Control (SCADA)
Title: FA2097
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Following a review of this tender exercise, we have concluded that insufficient information about the opportunity and requirements were made available, limiting the effectiveness of the competition. Accordingly we have taken the decision not to proceed with this procurement.
Please note that we intend to re-commence a new procurement process for these services, details of which will be advertised on Find A Tender shortly.
Thank you for your interest in this procurement.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Thames Water Utilities Limited
Reading
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/03/2024