Periodic indicative notice – utilities
This notice is a periodic indicative notice only
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
02366703
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://www.nwl.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from 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 Partner(s)
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) is currently reviewing the provision of Smart Metering Installation Partner(s), as part of the Smart Transformation Programme. We aim to partner with a number of installation partners to assist with smart meter and smart communication device installation rollout across our Northumbrian, Essex and Suffolk operating areas.
The precise works, services, and capabilities to partner on delivery have not yet been fully defined. This PIN is issued to manage a pre-market engagement exercise. NWG seeks to obtain feedback from the marketplace in relation to what is currently available within this market space before issuing a tender.
NWG is looking to understand capabilities of installation providers in the market who are suitably positioned to provide us with services to support our challenging long term installation targets.
The main area of focus are-
Smart Meter & Smart Communications Device Installations
• Both household and non-household installations
• Replacement of existing external meters with smart meters and communication devices within existing boundary boxes • Replacement of internal meters within the customers property
• New Smart meter and communication device installations (via street excavation to install new boundary boxes)
Additional areas of interest as part of this market engagement exercise are;
Deployment Planning -
• Resource planning and management
• Install planning and scheduling
Pre-Installation surveys
• Physical / desk top survey of metered and un-metered properties
Customer Contact Management
• Management of the end-to-end customer engagement campaign including appointment booking and water efficiency interventions
Meter Triage & Meter Health Management
• Triage and management of the field activity to resolve meter health issues e.g. on site diagnostic, meter / communication device replacement
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38421100
45233251
50411100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKH14
UKH3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This PIN is issued to manage a pre-market engagement exercise.
NWG seeks to obtain feedback from the marketplace in relation to what is currently available within this market space before issuing a tender. The primary focus of this pre market engagement to provide market intelligence and an insight into market trends, solution availability, as well as any perceived risks and opportunities. It is not itself a call for tender or a pre-qualification exercise. The information within this document has been
generated solely for market engagement purposes and, depending on the information received from potential suppliers, may not reflect the information ultimately presented in any future calls to tender. NWG would appreciate your feedback in the form of an expression of interest to this PIN and subsequently a response to our available RFI questionnaire only at this stage. All responses will be treated confidentially.
All responses will be carefully considered but will not bind NWG to any specific approach to procurement, nor will responses be treated as conveying any promise or commitment on the part of the respondent.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/01/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
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 the receipt of applications for an invitation to tender or to negotiate/Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
06/12/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
In order to participate in this pre market engagement exercise, please send an email to expressions@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of 6 December 2023 at 12 noon.
Once we have received your email that contains the details below, applicants will be sent an email with details of the RFI questionnaire within 48 hours from request. The deadline for return of the completed questionnaire is 8 December 2023 at 3pm. NWG will review supplier responses and we may contact you for further information relating to how you could meet the NWL requirements.
When sending expression of interest for this pre market engagement applicants must provide the following information:
1) Full company name 2) Main contact details of the person who will be responsible for completing the questionnaire - Name, job title, email address and telephone number.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/11/2023