Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Southern Water Services Ltd.
Southern House
Worthing
BN13 3NX
Contact
Simon Logan
Simon.Logan@southernwater.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1903264444
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ - South East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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/
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
prj_3928 - Supply of Commodity Chemicals Framework
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
SWS are seeking tenders for the `supply and management of chemicals (to be delivered in a safe and environmentally responsible way in accordance with SWS procedures and guidelines necessary for its day-to-day operation, the treatment of waste water and provision of clean water. Disruption to the supply of chemicals could have an impact on operations and / or brand perception therefore the continuity of supply is essential and Tendering companies must have the resources, management, capacity, sourcing power and processing capability to meet SWS expectations, spikes in demand and fluctuating volumes. The use of telemetry, VIM (vendor inventory management) or automated stock control and re-ordering systems is essential.
The objective of this tender is to ensure that SWS have a resilient supply chain to minimise the impact of any supply disruptions. SWS will seek to award Framework Agreements to a pool of successful Tenderers (Service Providers). The Award of Business will be determined by suppliers placing the most competitive bid for supply of each chemical. Where possible, up to eight suppliers will be Awarded Business for each chemical (the winner will be given a majority share and runner up will be offered a minor share).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £104,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14400000 - Salt and pure sodium chloride
- 24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals
- 24311411 - Sulphuric acid
- 24311420 - Phosphoric acid
- 24311500 - Hydroxides as basic inorganic chemicals
- 24311520 - Sodium hydroxide
- 24311521 - Caustic soda
- 24311800 - Carbon
- 24312122 - Ferric chloride
- 24313122 - Ferric sulphate
- 24313123 - Sulphate of aluminium
- 24313124 - Sodium sulphate
- 24315000 - Miscellaneous inorganic chemicals
- 24322210 - Methanol
- 24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
Southern Water's region
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SWS are seeking tenders for the `supply and management of chemicals (to be delivered in a safe and environmentally responsible way in accordance with SWS procedures and guidelines necessary for its day-to-day operation, the treatment of waste water and provision of clean water. Disruption to the supply of chemicals could have an impact on operations and / or brand perception therefore the continuity of supply is essential and Tendering companies must have the resources, management, capacity, sourcing power and processing capability to meet SWS expectations, spikes in demand and fluctuating volumes. The use of telemetry, VIM (vendor inventory management) or automated stock control and re-ordering systems is essential.
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: £104,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There will be options to extend the framework by either three, annual options to extend the Framework, or one, three year extension, at SWS’ discretion by a further period of up to 3 years (8 years total).
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Maximum number: 10
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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.2.14) Additional information
The opportunity can be accessed via:
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/go/7849904501887690FE8E
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
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
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
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 8
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
3 July 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
24 July 2023
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Southern Water Services
Durrington
Country
United Kingdom