Scope
Reference
TC2225
Description
The current contact centre in Swindon, will relocate from Walnut Court to new premises situated at 1 Newbridge Square. The new location is subject to lease negotiation and this is underway. Thames Water are seeking to appoint a partnering main contractor to deliver the project under a design and build procurement route.
The proposed works involved are to adapt and fit-out the existing circa 35,000 sqft on levels 3 and 4 Landlords office demise, in order to create a fully functional office space aligned to the Thames Water brief.
Total value (estimated)
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 June 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 9 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 39130000 - Office furniture
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
28 April 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
You can register your interest to participate here;
https://forms.office.com/e/6kEbWeiZZ5
You will then be issued with access to the project documentation.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Price | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
The procurement route follows the Procurement Act 2023 Flexible Procedure which is a PSQ stage which will shortlist to up to 4 bidders for an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN).
This ITN will award a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to one Contractor who will then carry out services for a fee and follow a pre-determined process for arriving at a fixed price works contract. The services under the PCSA support the project team in developing the programme and include advice on buildability.
The PCSA sets the following for the works contract -
• Terms and conditions based on the JCT 2024 Design and Build Contract
• Overheads and profit
• Staff rates
• Preliminaries
• Time for completion of works and Liquidated damages for delay
The Contractor is expected to maintain an "open book" process throughout the PCSA by ensuring that all packages have a minimum of 3 sub-contractors quotes (please refer to SAF document)
The Contractor is also expected to deliver the furniture package as part of the works contract.
Contracting authority
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366661
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQQ-4647-DTCV
Clearwater Court
Reading
RG1 8DB
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Private utility