Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Southern Water Services Ltd.
Southern House
Worthing
BN13 3NX
Danielle.Sullivan@southernwater.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1903264444
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.southernwater.co.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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/web/login.html
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Development Consent Order (DCO) Planning (consenting) support Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Southern Water is carrying out a Market Engagement exercise on the supply of Development Consent Order Planning (consenting) Services and invites potential suppliers to contribute to the market research. Southern Water's aim is to better understand market capabilities.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Southern Water is carrying out a Market Engagement exercise for Development Consent Order Planning (consenting) Services.
Southern Water is at an early stage in the development of its strategic water resource options for the Hampshire area and is testing the market prior to formulating any formal procurement opportunity.
The aim of this market engagement exercise is to gain a better understanding of market capability and appetite to support Southern Water in securing development consent for its preferred water resource solution.
Engagement will take the form of virtual one to one meetings in May 2021 via Webex.
Southern Water is using an electronic tendering portal (BRAVO) which can be found at https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
If you would like to book a virtual one to one meeting slot, please register and log onto the portal to download the registration details. It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any problems registering on the portal, you should contact BRAVO by Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk or by phone 0800 069 8630
The closing date for expressing an interest in the engagement event and requesting a meeting slot will be 12 noon on 12th May 2021. Meetings will be held during week commencing 17th May 2021.
Suppliers who miss the deadline are nevertheless encouraged to contact Southern Water by emailing Danielle.sullivan@southernwater.co.uk.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
26 July 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
For the avoidance of doubt, the purpose of this PIN notice is to conduct a soft market testing exercise only, and will not formally begin the procurement nor constitute any commitment by Southern Water to undertake any procurement exercise nor form a commercial strategy in a particular form. Southern Water is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any PIN event. Southern Water is reserving its position as to whether or not to undertake a procurement.