Awarded contract

Water Networks - Developer Services and Infrastructure Programmes

  • THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

F06: Contract award notice – utilities

Notice reference: 2023/S 000-018416

Published 28 June 2023, 2:35pm



Section one: Contracting entity

one.1) Name and addresses

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

Reading

RG1 8DB

Contact

Thames Water

Email

procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKJ11 - Berkshire

Companies House

02366661

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement

one.6) Main activity

Water


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Water Networks - Developer Services and Infrastructure Programmes

Reference number

FA1594

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45240000 - Construction work for water projects

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Thames Water are seeking experienced organisations to provide the following works and

services:

1. Developer Services - The scope of service includes mains and service connections, network

reinforcement and diversions and Major Projects works, these typically have a value of £3m.

2. Infrastructure Programmes - The scope of work includes minor capital works, lead pipe

replacement, trunk mains leakage and network maintenance. This will also cover Major

Projects which typically have a value of £3m

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Developer Services - Mains and Service Connections (London)

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work
  • 45240000 - Construction work for water projects

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London
Main site or place of performance

London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Thames Water seeks the provision of Developer Services for water mains and general

associated services. The work is related to the provision of services to Developer Customers

(including house builders, property developers and other infrastructure providers).

The services will include new water mains and new water service connections, network reinforcement and diversion works. All new service connections must be fitted with a Smart Meter, mains connections will not generally need metering unless specified in the design.

Thames Water will be appointing a single supplier to undertake the works for Lot 1. This will be for London only. We reserve the right to not award the new service connections scope of

this lot, this has an estimated value of £18,000,000 p.a.

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Any agreement awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for up to 3 years, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Developer Services - Mains and Service Connections (Thames Valley)

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work
  • 45240000 - Construction work for water projects

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance

Thames Valley

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Thames Water seeks the provision of Developer Services for water mains and general

associated services. The work is related to the provision of services to Developer Customers

(including house builders, property developers and other infrastructure providers).

The services will include new water mains and new water service connections, network reinforcement and diversion works. All new service connection must be fitted with a Smart Meter, mains connection will not generally need metering unless specified in the design.

Thames Water will be appointing a single supplier to undertake the works for Lot 2. This will be for Thames Valley only. We reserve the right to not award the new service connections

scope of this lot, this has an estimated value of £6,000,000 p.a.

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Any agreement awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for up to 3 years, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.

two.2.14) Additional information

Suppliers who are awarded onto the Lot may be asked to step in or assist suppliers qualified into Lot 1 under this procurement. Suppliers who are awarded onto this Lot may be asked to

assist Thames Water's R&M repair teams from time to time, particularly in emergencies or major events

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Infrastructure Programmes

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work
  • 45240000 - Construction work for water projects

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance

The whole of the Thames Water region.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Thames Water seeks to appoint an organisation to provide Infrastructure Programmes. This will include the provision of Minor Capital Works, Lead Pipe replacement, trunk mains

leakage works and water network maintenance.

Thames Water will be appointing a single supplier to undertake the works for Lot 3. This work will be delivered across all Thames Water regions

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Any agreement awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for up to 3 years, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years

two.2.14) Additional information

Suppliers who are awarded onto this Lot may be asked to assist Thames Water's R&M repair teams from time to time, particularly in emergencies or major events.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Major Projects: Developer Services and Infrastructure Programmes

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work
  • 45240000 - Construction work for water projects

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance

Whole of the Thames Water region.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Thames Water seeks an organisation to provide non standard works, these are complex, major projects in the Developer Services and Infrastructure Programme category of works.

Projects issued can range in size and value.

The value of works will range from £10,000 and typically up to £3m per project. This Lot will be governed by a Framework Agreement and work will be directly allocated or competed

within a mini-competition process. Thames Water will be appointing at least 2 suppliers to undertake the works for Lot 4

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Any agreement awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend

for up to 3 years up to a maximum overall term of 8 years

two.2.14) Additional information

Suppliers who are awarded onto the Lot may be asked to step in or assist suppliers qualified into Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 under this procurement. Suppliers who are awarded onto this Lot may be asked to assist Thames Water's R&M repair teams from time to time, particularly in emergencies or major events


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

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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-002328


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

Lots 1, 3 & 4

Title

Lot 1 - Developer Services Mains and Service Connections (London) Lot 3 - Infrastructure Programmes Lot 4 - Major Projects (Developer Services and Infrastructure Programmes)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

3 January 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Morrison Water Services Limited

Stevenage

SG1 2ST

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI6 - Outer London – South
Companies House

4530602

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2 - Developer Services Mains and Service Connections (Thames Valley)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

3 January 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Network Plus Services Limited

Manchester

M28 1XW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House

04057938

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Lot 4 - Major Projects (Developer Services and Infrastructure Programmes)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

3 January 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Barhale Limited

Walsall

WS1 4NN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG38 - Walsall
Companies House

01268005

The contractor is an SME

No


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Thames Water Utilities

Reading

RG1 8DB

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

Thames Water Utilities Ltd will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.

The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Thames Water Utilities Ltd

Reading

RG1 8DB

Country

United Kingdom