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Contract Award Notice

Remote Telemetry Units

  • First published: 18 May 2020
  • Last modified: 18 May 2020
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Thames Water Utilities Ltd
Authority ID:
AA77187
Publication date:
18 May 2020
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Supply of RTUs capable of providing supervisory monitoring and control of all Thames Water assets and sites by communicating with ClearSCADA based Regional SCADA systems using WITS DNP3 over real time telecoms including ADSL and GPRS; in dual path as well as single path configurations. Capable of being configured for peer to peer communications between RTU’s independent of Thames Water’s central services. Capable of being configured for complex process control and complex signal processing. Available in a range of sizes typically 20 to 200 physical digital inputs and capable of communicate with Rockwell PLC’s using DF1 and Ethernet comms. Mains powered with battery backup and environmentally suitable for installation within kiosks in the Thames Water region.

Support services

The provision of second tier support, with first tier routine maintenance and fault finding/rectification by others. Second tier support would typically include and may not be limited to:

• 24/7 telephone technical support for all RTU components (eg modems) as well as OEM components;

• next day on site attendance;

• provision of component upgrade path (fully compatibility tested with installed base and user specific solutions) as components become ‘no longer available to purchase’;

• investigation and resolution of software/firmware and hardware issues;

• provision of regular software/firmware bug fixes/upgrades (installed by others);

• technical support of the production of user specific solutions (including ensuring compatibility with installed base and future upgrades);

• training services (both end user, maintainer and installer);

• spares holding.

Full notice text

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

Remote Telemetry Units

Reference number: FA1377

II.1.2) Main CPV code

32440000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Thames Water Utilities Ltd intends to award one or more agreements for the provision of goods and services on the remote telemetry framework. This will apply across all Thames Water regions and bidders can apply for one or more lots. The lots being offered are:

Lot 1a. Supply and Support services of main RTUs

Lot 1b. Supply and Support services of small RTUs

Lot 2. Supply and support services of enhanced pumping station RTUs

Lot 3a. Support services of existing estate — Brodersen units

Lot 3b. Support services of existing estate — Xylem units

Lot 3c. Support services of existing estate — Rockwell Units

We reserve the right to:

(i) not award one or more lots/sub lots;

(ii) award all/multiple lots/sub lots to a single supplier.

The initial term of the framework agreement will be 3 years with an option to extend up to a maximum of 8 years subject to assessed performance.

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: 1a

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Support Services of Main RTU Units

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

32441000

32441200

72261000

72315000

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

Supply of RTUs capable of providing supervisory monitoring and control of all Thames Water assets and sites by communicating with ClearSCADA based Regional SCADA systems using WITS DNP3 over real time telecoms including ADSL and GPRS; in dual path as well as single path configurations. Capable of being configured for peer to peer communications between RTU’s independent of Thames Water’s central services. Capable of being configured for complex process control and complex signal processing. Available in a range of sizes typically 20 to 200 physical digital inputs and capable of communicate with Rockwell PLC’s using DF1 and Ethernet comms. Mains powered with battery backup and environmentally suitable for installation within kiosks in the Thames Water region.

Support services

The provision of second tier support, with first tier routine maintenance and fault finding/rectification by others. Second tier support would typically include and may not be limited to:

• 24/7 telephone technical support for all RTU components (eg modems) as well as OEM components;

• next day on site attendance;

• provision of component upgrade path (fully compatibility tested with installed base and user specific solutions) as components become ‘no longer available to purchase’;

• investigation and resolution of software/firmware and hardware issues;

• provision of regular software/firmware bug fixes/upgrades (installed by others);

• technical support of the production of user specific solutions (including ensuring compatibility with installed base and future upgrades);

• training services (both end user, maintainer and installer);

• spares holding.

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend up to a maximum term of 8 years subject to assessed performance.

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: 1b

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Support Services of Small RTUs

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

32441000

32441200

72261000

72315000

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

Supply of RTUs capable of providing supervisory monitoring only of small Thames Water assets and sites by communicating with ClearSCADA based Regional SCADA systems using WITS DNP3 over real time mobile telecoms including GPRS as single path configuration. Capable of being configured for simple signal processing. Available in a range of sizes typically 4 to 8 physical digital inputs. Mains powered with battery backup and environmentally suitable for installation within kiosks in the Thames Water region.

Support services

The provision of second tier support, with first tier routine maintenance and fault finding/rectification by others. Second tier support would typically include and may not be limited to:

24/7 telephone technical support for all RTU components (eg modems) as well as OEM components

Next day on site attendance

Provision of component upgrade path (fully compatibility tested with installed base and user specific solutions) as components become ‘no longer available to purchase’

Investigation and resolution of software/firmware and hardware issues

Provision of regular software/firmware bug fixes/upgrades (installed by others)

Technical support of the production of user specific solutions (including ensuring compatibility with installed base and future upgrades)

Training services (both end user, maintainer and installer)

Spares holding.

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend up to a maximum term of 8 years subject to assessed performance.

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: 3a

II.2.1) Title

Support Services of Existing Estate — Brodersen Units

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

32441000

32441200

72261000

72315000

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

Support services for existing Brodersen units across the TW estate:

The provision of second tier support, with first tier routine maintenance and fault finding/rectification by others. Second tier support would typically include:

24/7 telephone technical support for all RTU components (e.g. modems) as well as OEM components

Next day on site attendance

Provision of component upgrade path (fully compatibility tested with installed base and user specific solutions) as components become ‘no longer available to purchase’

Investigation and resolution of software/firmware and hardware issues

Provision of regular software/firmware bug fixes/upgrades (installed by others)

Technical support of the production of user specific solutions (including ensuring compatibility with installed base and future upgrades)

Training services (both end user, maintainer and installer)

Spares holding.

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend up to a maximum term of 8 years subject to assessed performance.

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: 3b

II.2.1) Title

Support Services of Existing Estate — Xylem Units

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

32441000

32441200

72261000

72315000

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

Support services for the existing Xylem units across the TW estate:

The provision of second tier support, with first tier routine maintenance and fault finding/rectification by others. Second tier support would typically include:

24/7 telephone technical support for all RTU components (eg modems) as well as OEM components

Next day on site attendance

Provision of component upgrade path (fully compatibility tested with installed base and user specific solutions) as components become ‘no longer available to purchase’

Investigation and resolution of software/firmware and hardware issues

Provision of regular software/firmware bug fixes/upgrades (installed by others)

Technical support of the production of user specific solutions (including ensuring compatibility with installed base and future upgrades)

Training services (both end user, maintainer and installer)

Spares holding.

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend up to a maximum term of 8 years subject to assessed performance.

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: 3c

II.2.1) Title

Support services of existing estate — Rockwell units

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

32441000

32441200

72261000

72315000

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

Support services for the existing Rockwell units across the TW estate:

The provision of second tier support, with first tier routine maintenance and fault finding/rectification by others. Second tier support would typically include:

24/7 telephone technical support for all RTU components (eg modems) as well as OEM components

Next day on site attendance

Provision of component upgrade path (fully compatibility tested with installed base and user specific solutions) as components become ‘no longer available to purchase’

Investigation and resolution of software/firmware and hardware issues

Provision of regular software/firmware bug fixes/upgrades (installed by others)

Technical support of the production of user specific solutions (including ensuring compatibility with installed base and future upgrades)

Training services (both end user, maintainer and installer)

Spares holding.

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend up to a maximum term of 8 years subject to assessed performance.

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

Supply and Support Services of Enhanced Pumping Station RTUs

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

32441000

32441200

72261000

72315000

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

Supply of RTUs capable of providing supervisory monitoring and control of Thames Water pumping station sites by communicating with ClearSCADA based Regional SCADA systems using WITS DNP3 over real time telecoms including ADSL and GPRS; in dual path as well as single path configurations. Capable of performing advanced control and optimisation pumps and pumping stations to improve/maximise pump efficiency and pumping station availability. Capable of being configured for complex signal processing. Available in a range of sizes typically 3 to 6 pumps. Mains powered with battery backup and environmentally suitable for installation within kiosks in the Thames Water region.

Support services

The provision of second tier support, with first tier routine maintenance and fault finding/rectification by others. Second tier support would typically include:

24/7 telephone technical support for all RTU components (e.g. modems) as well as OEM components

Next day on site attendance

Provision of component upgrade path (fully compatibility tested with installed base and user specific solutions) as components become ‘no longer available to purchase’

Investigation and resolution of software/firmware and hardware issues

Provision of regular software/firmware bug fixes/upgrades (installed by others)

Technical support of the production of user specific solutions (including ensuring compatibility with installed base and future upgrades)

Training services (both end user, maintainer and installer)

Spares holding.

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend up to a maximum term of 8 years subject to assessed performance.

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:

2018/S 246-566143

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1a & 3a

Contract No: 1

Title: Supply and Support Services for Main Remote Telemetry Units and Support for the Already Installed Units Across Our Estate

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30/03/2020

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

Brodersen Systems UK Ltd

Hampshire

UK

NUTS: UKJ3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1a & 3c

Contract No: 2

Title: Supply and Support Services for Main Remote Telemetry Units

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30/03/2020

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

Rockwell Automation Ltd

Milton Keynes

UK

NUTS: UKJ12

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1b & 2 & 3b

Contract No: 3

Title: Supply and Support Services for Small Remote Telemetry Units and Supply and Support Services for Enhanced Pumping Station controllers

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30/03/2020

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

Xylem Solutions UK Ltd

Nottingham

UK

NUTS: UKF14

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

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

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

14/05/2020

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
72315000 Data network management and support services Data-processing services
72261000 Software support services Software-related services
32441200 Telemetry and control equipment Telemetry equipment
32440000 Telemetry and terminal equipment Networks
32441000 Telemetry equipment Telemetry and terminal equipment

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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