Scope
Description
Vivimag Iron Recovery Innovation Pilot.
Iron extraction innovation from sewage sludge. This solution is considered unique, with no alternatives in the market and only a single supplier. The contract itself will be for the hire of specific, proprietary specialist equipment. There is a limited window in which this equipment may be hired due to industry wide demand. A number of machines will be provided for a period of 3 months initially. They will be supplier directly by the proprietary equipment manufacturer.
Contract 1. Vivimag Iron Recovery Pilot Programme.
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 April 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 July 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Description of possible extension:
If the pilot proves to be successful and funding is identified. And assuming the service offering remains unique.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33158000 - Electrical, electromagnetic and mechanical treatment
- 45232421 - Sewage treatment works
- 45232422 - Sludge-treatment works
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
- Prototypes and development
- Single supplier - technical reasons
Innovation Trial. Unique product offering which cannot be obtain from elsewhere. Due to regulatory constraints, award must be made imminently. Informal market testing and investigations have been undertaken, and no alternatives are available.
Supplier
HASKONING UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 01336844
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVV-8877-PYQT
Westpoint Peterborough Business Park
Peterborough
PE2 6FZ
United Kingdom
Email: tendersuk@haskoning.com
Website: https://www.royalhaskoningdhv.com/
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Vivimag Iron Recovery Pilot Programme.
Contracting authority
DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG
- Companies House: 02366777
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQZ-5134-YYJN
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Linea, Fortran Road
Cardiff
CF3 0LT
United Kingdom
Email: Supplierqueries@dwrcymru.com
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Private utility
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales