Procurement of Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) systems

Procurement description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) systems and associated services to support the delivery of its AMP8 Activated Sludge Plant (ASP) Intensification Programme and wider Net Zero Investment Programme.

The Framework Agreement will be used to procure MABR solutions for wastewater treatment assets across the STW region and may be utilised for both current and future requirements throughout the term of the Framework.

The scope of the Framework may include:

- Design support; and

- Manufacture and supply of MABR solutions;

The current anticipated portfolio comprises approximately 11 wastewater treatment sites, however, this is indicative only. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add, remove or amend requirements during the term of the Framework Agreement and may utilise the Framework for additional MABR opportunities associated with future AMP8 and AMP9 investment programmes.

The Framework Agreement will be established for an initial term of four (4) years, with options to extend in accordance with the Framework Agreement. No guarantee of work, volume, value or future Call-Off opportunities is provided.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

44400000 GBP to 44400000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

31 March 2027, 00:00AM to 31 March 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 March 2035

Is a framework being established?

Yes

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Utilities

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Framework operation description

Please see Competitive Flexible Procedure description for the contract award process.

The Utility may, at its discretion, award call-off contracts of any value directly under the Framework without the requirement to conduct a mini- competition with all appointed Framework suppliers.

This may include awards made with or without a prior Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Where making a direct award, the Utility reserves the right to request a written submission from the respective Framework Supplier to support the finalisation of the call-off contract.

Where the Utility runs a mini competition, all Framework Agreement suppliers will be invited. As part of the mini competition process the Utility will issue an

Instructions Briefing Pack outlining the process and how submissions will be evaluated.

This may include criteria such as:

• Supplier capacity and availability to meet specified timescales

• Lead times

• Costs

CPV classifications

• 42996000 - Machinery for the treatment of sewage
• 90731100 - Air quality management

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

44400000 GBP Excluding VAT

53280000 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

31 March 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 March 2035, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Contracting Authority intends to establish a Framework Agreement for an initial term

of four (4) years, anticipated to commence in March 2027.

The Framework Agreement may be extended by up to a further four (4) years at the

Authority's discretion, in increments to be determined by the Authority, for example

1+1+1+1 years, giving a maximum framework term of eight (8) years.

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

16 December 2026, 23:59PM

Date of award of contract

31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

SAP Ariba Discovery Posting Link - https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110029846?anId=ANONYMOUSPQQ and RFPsubmissions must be submitted via the Utility's SAP Ariba e-tendering system.Please refer to the tender documentation for further instructions and information.

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• English