Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Reading
RG1 8DB
Contact
Thames Water
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