Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Southern Water Services Ltd.
Southern House
Worthing
BN13 3NX
Matthew.Goodworth@southernwater.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1903264444
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ - South East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk
one.6) Main activity
Other activity
Pollution Remediation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
90713000
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The contracting authority invites tenders for the delivery of environmental investigation and pollution response works and services. The framework duration will be four years with an option to extend for up to a further four years in one-year increments. The Client’s intention is to appoint suppliers to the following Lots under this framework.
Lot 1: Environmental Investigations (Estimated value - £7m)
Lot 2a: Pollution Response Minor events (Estimated value - £2m)
Lot 2b: Pollution Response Medium events (Estimated value - £2m)
Lot 2c: Pollution Response Major events (Estimated value - £3m)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £14,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
1 & 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Investigation Technician (IT) and EPIR Services: In-hours and out-of-hours environmental pollution response, including escalation for severe incidents and compliance with Lone Working Directives.
Tasks include initial investigations, data collection, incident classification, and submission of reports within 24 hours.
• Environmental Pollution Incident Response (EPIR): Detailed investigation and mitigation of pollution events, including impact analysis, source identification, containment measures, and stakeholder communication.
• Reporting and Follow-Up: Comprehensive documentation of findings, regulatory submissions, corrective actions, and preventative measures to ensure compliance and avoid recurrence.
• Sewage, Oil, and Chemical Response Services: Emergency response to control, contain, and remediate pollution incidents involving sewage, oil, or chemicals, including recovery, clean-up, and proper waste disposal.
• Specialized Equipment and Services: Provision of vacuum tankers, booms, aeration equipment, and marine response personnel for waterway and land-based incidents.
• Treated Water Response: Neutralization, removal, and transport of treated water spills under professional direction to ensure environmental compliance.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
4 Years (1+1+1+1)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
All information's are in the Tender pack
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 14
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-019123
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
10 March 2025
Local time
4:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 March 2025
Local time
4:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Southern Water Services Limited
Southern House, Yeoman Rd, Worthing BN13 3NX
Worthing
BN13 3NX
Country
United Kingdom