Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
02366661
Reading
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
Water Treatment Works Digital Twin Proof of Concept - RFP
Reference number: FA2098
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 to provide a Water Treatment Work Digital Twin (WTW DT) solution that will enhance our organization's operational efficiency, streamline processes, and improve overall productivity. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering a robust platform tailored to our specific needs. This RFP outlines the requirements and expectations for the proposed solution and a framework agreement to provide the solution, for multiple water treatment works. In this context, digital twins will act as virtual representations of key water treatment plants across Thames Water.
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 the Thames Water Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The vendor shall provide the following services:
Needs Assessment: Conduct a thorough analysis of our organisation's processes to identify areas where the solution can bring improvements and efficiencies.
Deploy a Digital Twin solution that addresses our specific requirements.
Software Development: Indicate and advise where vendor specific solution will require specific design, development, test, and deployment of code to meet TW requirements.
Integration: Ensure seamless integration with existing systems and applications.
User Demos: Provide facility and resource to allow staff to view and use proposed solution prior to decision to purchase.
User Training: Provide comprehensive training sessions for our staff to ensure proper utilisation of the software's features.
Data Migration: Migrate existing data from our current systems to the new software solution without data loss.
Ongoing Support: Offer 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 3 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 000-032677
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: FA2098
Title: Water Treatment Works Digital Twin Proof of Concept - RFP
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
15/03/2024