Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
United Utilities Water Limited
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
Contact
Michael Jones
Telephone
+44 7901172777
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD - North West (England)
National registration number
02366678
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.unitedutilities.com
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Consultation on Bid Assessment Framework - Bioresources Services
Reference number
Bid Assessment Framework
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90513900 - Sludge disposal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Following Ofwat’s guidance (published 10 February, 2022) requiring all UK sewerage companies to introduce a Bid Assessment Framework (BAF) for Bioresources Services, United Utilities (UU) are sharing draft BAF documentation to consult with stakeholders in the market.
The aim is that the introduction of bid assessment frameworks will complement the existing market structure and will help ensure that companies procure bioresources services in a way that is transparent and promotes the market.
UU wish consult publicly on a draft of their bid assessment framework. This would give potentially affected stakeholders an opportunity to comment and will mean that the finalised frameworks should better reflect prospective bidders' needs.
We invite stakeholders to comment on the draft bioresources services bid assessment framework, and associated evaluation criteria by no later than 5pm on 15 July 2022.
You can email your responses to Michael.jones2@uuplc.co.uk.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90513600 - Sludge removal services
- 90513700 - Sludge transport services
- 90513800 - Sludge treatment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Following Ofwat’s guidance (published 10 February, 2022) requiring all UK sewerage companies to introduce a Bid Assessment Framework (BAF) for Bioresources Services, United Utilities (UU) are sharing draft BAF documentation to consult with stakeholders in the market.
Details of Ofwat’s guidance can be found at:
https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/publication/bioresources-bid-assessment-framework-final-guidance/
The aim is that the introduction of bid assessment frameworks will complement the existing market structure and will help ensure that companies procure bioresources services in a way that is transparent and promotes the market.
UU wish consult publicly on a draft of their bid assessment framework. This would give potentially affected stakeholders an opportunity to comment and will mean that the finalised frameworks should better reflect prospective bidders' needs.
We invite stakeholders to comment on the draft bioresources services bid assessment framework, and associated evaluation criteria by no later than 5pm on 15 July 2022.
You can email your comments and responses to Michael.jones2@uuplc.co.uk, or submit through the messaging function of the CTM portal.
Please see supporting documents:
• Bid Assessment Framework 2022;
• BAF Governance Document 2022;
• BAF Evaluation Document 2022.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 September 2022
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: No