Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
Northumbria House,Abbey Road, Pity Me
DURHAM
DH15FJ
Contact
Amy Barker
Telephone
+44 7562909341
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC14 - Durham CC
Companies House
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Smart Metering Solution - Installation Partners
Reference number
NW2661
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) are looking for expressions of interest to join our framework for Smart Metering Installation Works and Services in the Northumbrian Water (NW) and Essex and Suffolk (ESW) Operating Areas.
NWG require installation partners to support our ongoing Smart Metering Transformation programme. The scope of the works covers external and internal meter exchanges and new smart meter installations, for both household and non-household premises.
Installation partners will be responsible for tactical planning, premises surveys, excavation, backfill and reinstatement, traffic management, meter and communication device installation and meter issue resolution as required as part of the installation requirements.
The requirement will be split into three lots as per below. Suppliers are invited to express their interest against one/multiple/all lots.
Lot 1 - Northumbrian Operating Area
Lot 2 - Essex Operating Area
Lot 3 - Suffolk Operating Area
It should be understood that the Client's direct labour workforce will undertake some similar activities within the same operational areas as the Contractor in relation to some of the workstreams in scope of this procurement. Further information and the full details of works and services required can be found within the tender documents on NWL's e-tendering platform 'Ariba'.
The estimated award date for this requirement is November 2024 with a start date in Q1 2025.
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 1 - Northumbrian Operating Area
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 65110000 - Water distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per the main description - Northumbrian Operating Area
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
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial framework term will be for 36 months with the option to extend for up to an additional 60 months (a number of extensions can be taken up until the framework expiry date)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Essex Operating Area
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 65110000 - Water distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per the main description - Essex Operating Area
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
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial framework term will be for 36 months with the option to extend for up to an additional 60 months (a number of extensions can be taken up until the framework expiry date).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Suffolk Operating Area
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 65110000 - Water distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per main description - Suffolk Operating Area
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
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial framework term will be for 36 months with the option to extend for up to an additional 60 months (a number of extensions can be taken up until the framework expiry date).
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
Prerequisites are detailed in the Pre Qualification document within NWL's e-tendering platform 'Ariba' once you the candidate has gained access.
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
three.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required
Parent Company Guarantees and Performance Bonds may be requested as part of the award.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 March 2024
Local time
5:00pm
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.3) Additional information
No work is guaranteed under this framework. All figures provided are estimated. We reserve the right to award all part or none of the framework.
Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conducted electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water eSourcing Spend Management portal, "Ariba".
Expressions of interest must be sent to the e-mail address expressions@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of Wednesday 20th March 2024. Once expression of interest has been received containing the details below, applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request (where possible).
This portal will contain all of the documents associated with this
procurement that are available at the time. An email link will also be provided to the email address you provide to access the portal. The deadline for return of the completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is the Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 17:00.
When sending expression of interests, applicants must provide the following information:
1) Full company name
2) Main contact details of the person who will be given access to the Ariba portal - Name, job title, email address and telephone number
3) Which Lots you are interested in bidding for
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NWL Legal Department
Northumbrian Water LIMITED, Abbey Road, Pity Me
Durham
DLH1 5FJ
Country
United Kingdom