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PRO004428-Goods-Framework-Supply and Delivery of Monitoring and Control Instrumentation

  • United Utilities Water Limited

F05: Contract notice – utilities

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-004822

Published 10 March 2021, 1:05pm



Section one: Contracting entity

one.1) Name and addresses

United Utilities Water Limited

Lingley Mere Business Park

Warrington

WA5 3LP

Contact

Grace Power

Email

grace.power@uuplc.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1925678021

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

National registration number

02366678

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.unitedutilities.com

Buyer's address

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37050&B=UNITEDUTILITIES

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37050&B=UNITEDUTILITIES

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.6) Main activity

Water


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

PRO004428-Goods-Framework-Supply and Delivery of Monitoring and Control Instrumentation

Reference number

Instrumentation

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The Agreements aim is to ensure that we receive accurate and reliable data from our instruments so that we can monitor the rate, volume and quality of the water and wastewater throughout our sites and networks while providing standardisation and consistency across all of our sites in order to reduce overall costs.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £11,358,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 20

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

pH & Conductivity

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring pH in raw water, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in crude sewage, final effluent, mixed liquors and sewage sludge.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £100,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1).

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Chlorine Residual Analysers

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the concentration of free available residual chlorine or total available residual chlorine in partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £50,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Turbidity & Suspended Solids Meters

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the turbidity in raw, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in final effluent in wastewater applications.

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the suspended solids in crude sewage, settled sewage, mixed liquors and final effluent in wastewater applications and clarifier and clarifier desludging applications in water treatment processes.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £50,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Water Treatment Analysers (Iron, Aluminium & Manganese)

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The instrument shall be capable of measuring the concentration of either dissolved or total acid soluble iron, aluminium and manganese in natural waters, and a residual coagulant in partially treated and final potable water.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £15,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Waste Water Iron Analysers

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The instrument shall be capable of measuring the concentration of either dissolved or total acid soluble iron in final effluent in wastewater applications.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £50,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Dissolved Oxygen Monitors & Sludge Blanket Depth/Interface detectors

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the concentration of dissolved oxygen in sewage plant effluent and in the mixed liquor of an activated sludge plant.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £95,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Nutrient Analysers

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The instrument shall be capable of measuring phosphate or ammonium in crude sewage, settled or partially treated sewage, mixed liquors and final effluent

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £175,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Level Switches – Conductive UV Monitors

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Primarily the instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring transmissivity in potable water applications including UV irradiation.

Primarily the instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring transmissivity in waste water treatment applications including UV irradiation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £120,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Level Switches – Conductive

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of this procurement process is to set up mandatory kit framework agreements with suppliers who are capable of supplying and delivering any number of the 22 monitoring and control instrumentation lots outlined.

The mandatory kit framework agreements will be used by both United Utilities Water (UUW) for replacement equipment, spares and consumables as well as a number of UUW appointed parties who are mandated to engage directly with our kit framework providers to deliver work.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £100,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Level – Hydrostatic Head

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The level transmitter shall be capable of inferring liquid level measurement by means of hydrostatic head in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications. Instruments will be required for borehole level measurement applications and reservoir depth measurement applications. Applications may include requirements for rod or rope type instrument versions.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £37,500

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Level – Ultrasonic

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The ultrasonic and radar level measurement transmitters shall be capable of detecting liquid level in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications. Additionally instruments will be required to monitor chemical level in storage tanks containing a wide range of chemicals found in the water and wastewater treatment processes e.g. Ferric Sulphate, Sulphuric Acid etc.

Open channel flow (by ultrasonic or radar) to be used for flow measurement including for the Company MCerts applications.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £16,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Level - Radar

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The ultrasonic and radar level measurement transmitters shall be capable of detecting liquid level in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications. Additionally instruments will be required to monitor chemical level in storage tanks containing a wide range of chemicals found in the water and wastewater treatment processes e.g. Ferric Sulphate, Sulphuric Acid etc.

Open channel flow (by ultrasonic or radar) to be used for flow measurement including for the Company MCerts applications.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £16,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Level - Open Channel

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The ultrasonic and radar level measurement transmitters shall be capable of detecting liquid level in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications. Additionally instruments will be required to monitor chemical level in storage tanks containing a wide range of chemicals found in the water and wastewater treatment processes e.g. Ferric Sulphate, Sulphuric Acid etc.

Open channel flow (by ultrasonic or radar) to be used for flow measurement including for the Company MCerts applications.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £12,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Electromagnetic Flowmeters

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring flow in raw water, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in crude sewage, final effluent and sewage sludge including MCert applications. Instruments are required for chemical dosing applications for a range of chemicals found in the water and wastewater treatment processes.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £25,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Area Velocity Flowmeters

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring flow in raw water, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in crude sewage, final effluent and sewage sludge including MCert applications.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £187,500

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Clamp on Flowmeter – Ultrasonic Flow

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring flow in raw water, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in crude sewage, final effluent and sewage sludge including MCert applications. The applications may be single sensor applications or multipath sensor arrays, with multiple paths (up to 4) connecting into one signal converter.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £87,500

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Thermal Mass Gas Flowmeters

Lot No

17

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the mass flow of gasses in wastewater treatment such as air and biogas. These applications can either be closed pipe applications or insertion type.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £55,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Temperature & Pressure Monitors

Lot No

18

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The temperature transmitter shall be capable of measuring temperature in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £87,500

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

MCert Compliant Samplers

Lot No

19

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Fixed site refrigerated sampler for wastewater and surface water monitoring, with optional multi sample or composite sample bottler systems. Portable sampler required for the same duties.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £75,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Multivariable Network Quality Analyser

Lot No

20

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The instrument shall be capable of measuring a number of water quality measures typical to both water treatment and water distribution applications. These may include turbidity, pressure, pH, free chlorine, total chlorine, combined chlorine, conductivity and dissolved oxygen. Sample would be provided to the analyser under pressure.

In each case it is expected that the analyser will be battery powered and provide a range of outputs for connection into a UU specified data logger so that water quality data can be gathered securely from remote locations.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £375,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)

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

Please refer to procurement documents

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

Please refer to procurement documents

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Please refer to procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

Please refer to procurement documents

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Please refer to procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

6 April 2021

Local time

4:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


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

High Court of England & Wales

City of Westminster

London

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

United Utilities Water Ltd

Warrington

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

United Utilities Water Ltd

warrington

Country

United Kingdom