Scope
Reference
FA1455
Description
We need c15,000 - 30,000 additional Sewer Depth Monitors and c900 Event Duration Monitors (installation & spares) to be installed by the end of AMP8.
This number of SDM installations was calculated in the strategic modelling of blockage, flooding and pollution performance and is part of a suite of planned interventions (including sewer cleaning, customer education, sewer rehabilitation) that are identified to deliver performance improvements through AMP8.
This procurement is to source the devices and a Service Provider for the installation and maintenance.
It will be split into 5 lots:
•Lot 1a Supply/repair of Sewer Depth Monitors (Trunk)
•Lot 1b Supply/repair of Sewer Depth Monitors (Network)
•Lot 2 Supply/repair of Event Duration Monitors
•Lot 3 Installation and maintenance of Sewer Depth Monitors
•Lot 4 Installation and maintenance of Event Duration Monitors
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £50,200,000 excluding VAT
- £60,240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 October 2025 to 27 October 2028
- Possible extension to 26 October 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45232410 - Sewerage work
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 1a. Supply/repair of Sewer Depth Monitors (Trunk)
Description
The supply and repair of Sewer Depth Monitors (trunk).
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,748,472.50 excluding VAT
- £4,498,167 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 1b. Supply of Sewer Depth Monitors (Network)
Description
The Supply/repair of Sewer Depth Monitors (Network).
Lot value (estimated)
- £11,245,417.50 excluding VAT
- £13,494,501 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 2. Supply/repair of Event Duration Monitors
Description
The Supply and repair of Event Duration Monitors
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,350,000 excluding VAT
- £1,620,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 3. Installation and maintenance of Sewer Depth Monitors
Description
The Installation and maintenance of Sewer Depth Monitors
Lot value (estimated)
- £22,250,012 excluding VAT
- £26,700,014.40 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 4. Installation and maintenance of Event Duration Monitors
Description
The Installation and maintenance of Event Duration Monitors
Lot value (estimated)
- £8,740,557 excluding VAT
- £10,488,668.40 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Lot 1a - single supplier
Lot 1b - single supplier
Each supplier may need to supplement the other depending on availability / performance
Lot 2 - single supplier
Lot 3 - Up to 4 suppliers
Suppliers covers installations across all Thames regions
Each supplier may need to supplement the other depending on availability/performance
Each contractor will be allocated their home region for SDM maintenance
There will be an option to support other regions depending on the level of SDM maintenance required
Lot 4 - single supplier
Prices will be based on a predetermined schedule of rates
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot Lot 2. Supply/repair of Event Duration Monitors
Lot Lot 4. Installation and maintenance of Event Duration Monitors
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
27 May 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 25 April 2033
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 55% |
| Commercial | Cost | 45% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
We need c15,000 - 30,000 additional Sewer Depth Monitors and c900 Event Duration Monitors (installation & spares) to be installed by the end of AMP8.
This number of SDM installations was calculated in the strategic modelling of blockage, flooding and pollution performance and is part of a suite of planned interventions (including sewer cleaning, customer education, sewer rehabilitation) that are identified to deliver performance improvements through AMP8.
This procurement is to source the devices and a Service Provider for the installation and maintenance.
It will be split into 4 lots:
• Lot 1a Supply/repair of Sewer Depth Monitors (Trunk)
• Lot 1b Supply/repair of Sewer Depth Monitors (Network)
• Lot 2 Supply/repair of Event Duration monitors
• Lot 3 Installation and maintenance of Sewer Depth Monitors
• Lot 4 Installation and maintenance of Event Duration Monitors
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