- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. pH & Conductivity
- Lot 2. Chlorine Residual Analysers
- Lot 3. Turbidity & Suspended Solids Meters
- Lot 4. Water Treatment Analysers (Iron, Aluminium & Manganese)
- Lot 5. Waste Water Iron Analysers
- Lot 6. Dissolved Oxygen Monitors & Sludge Blanket Depth/Interface detectors
- Lot 7. Nutrient Analysers
- Lot 8. Level Switches – Conductive UV Monitors
- Lot 9. Level Switches – Conductive
- Lot 10. Level – Hydrostatic Head
- Lot 11. Level – Ultrasonic
- Lot 12. Level - Radar
- Lot 13. Level - Open Channel
- Lot 14. Electromagnetic Flowmeters
- Lot 15. Area Velocity Flowmeters
- Lot 16. Clamp on Flowmeter – Ultrasonic Flow
- Lot 17. Thermal Mass Gas Flowmeters
- Lot 18. Temperature & Pressure Monitors
- Lot 19. MCert Compliant Samplers
- Lot 20. Multivariable Network Quality Analyser
Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
United Utilities Water Limited
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
Contact
Grace Power
Telephone
+44 1925678021
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.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PRO004428-Goods-Framework-Supply and Delivery of Monitoring and Control Instrumentation
Reference number
Instrumentation
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Agreements aim is to ensure that we receive accurate and reliable data from our instruments so that we can monitor the rate, volume and quality of the water and wastewater throughout our sites and networks while providing standardisation and consistency across all of our sites in order to reduce overall costs.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
pH & Conductivity
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring pH in raw water, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in crude sewage, final effluent, mixed liquors and sewage sludge.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1).
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Chlorine Residual Analysers
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the concentration of free available residual chlorine or total available residual chlorine in partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Turbidity & Suspended Solids Meters
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the turbidity in raw, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in final effluent in wastewater applications.
The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the suspended solids in crude sewage, settled sewage, mixed liquors and final effluent in wastewater applications and clarifier and clarifier desludging applications in water treatment processes.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Water Treatment Analysers (Iron, Aluminium & Manganese)
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The instrument shall be capable of measuring the concentration of either dissolved or total acid soluble iron, aluminium and manganese in natural waters, and a residual coagulant in partially treated and final potable water.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Waste Water Iron Analysers
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The instrument shall be capable of measuring the concentration of either dissolved or total acid soluble iron in final effluent in wastewater applications.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Dissolved Oxygen Monitors & Sludge Blanket Depth/Interface detectors
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the concentration of dissolved oxygen in sewage plant effluent and in the mixed liquor of an activated sludge plant.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Nutrient Analysers
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The instrument shall be capable of measuring phosphate or ammonium in crude sewage, settled or partially treated sewage, mixed liquors and final effluent
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Level Switches – Conductive UV Monitors
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Primarily the instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring transmissivity in potable water applications including UV irradiation.
Primarily the instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring transmissivity in waste water treatment applications including UV irradiation.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Level Switches – Conductive
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of this procurement process is to set up mandatory kit framework agreements with suppliers who are capable of supplying and delivering any number of the 22 monitoring and control instrumentation lots outlined.
The mandatory kit framework agreements will be used by both United Utilities Water (UUW) for replacement equipment, spares and consumables as well as a number of UUW appointed parties who are mandated to engage directly with our kit framework providers to deliver work.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Level – Hydrostatic Head
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The level transmitter shall be capable of inferring liquid level measurement by means of hydrostatic head in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications. Instruments will be required for borehole level measurement applications and reservoir depth measurement applications. Applications may include requirements for rod or rope type instrument versions.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Level – Ultrasonic
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The ultrasonic and radar level measurement transmitters shall be capable of detecting liquid level in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications. Additionally instruments will be required to monitor chemical level in storage tanks containing a wide range of chemicals found in the water and wastewater treatment processes e.g. Ferric Sulphate, Sulphuric Acid etc.
Open channel flow (by ultrasonic or radar) to be used for flow measurement including for the Company MCerts applications.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Level - Radar
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The ultrasonic and radar level measurement transmitters shall be capable of detecting liquid level in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications. Additionally instruments will be required to monitor chemical level in storage tanks containing a wide range of chemicals found in the water and wastewater treatment processes e.g. Ferric Sulphate, Sulphuric Acid etc.
Open channel flow (by ultrasonic or radar) to be used for flow measurement including for the Company MCerts applications.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Level - Open Channel
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The ultrasonic and radar level measurement transmitters shall be capable of detecting liquid level in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications. Additionally instruments will be required to monitor chemical level in storage tanks containing a wide range of chemicals found in the water and wastewater treatment processes e.g. Ferric Sulphate, Sulphuric Acid etc.
Open channel flow (by ultrasonic or radar) to be used for flow measurement including for the Company MCerts applications.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Electromagnetic Flowmeters
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring flow in raw water, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in crude sewage, final effluent and sewage sludge including MCert applications. Instruments are required for chemical dosing applications for a range of chemicals found in the water and wastewater treatment processes.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Area Velocity Flowmeters
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring flow in raw water, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in crude sewage, final effluent and sewage sludge including MCert applications.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Clamp on Flowmeter – Ultrasonic Flow
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring flow in raw water, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in crude sewage, final effluent and sewage sludge including MCert applications. The applications may be single sensor applications or multipath sensor arrays, with multiple paths (up to 4) connecting into one signal converter.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Thermal Mass Gas Flowmeters
Lot No
17
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the mass flow of gasses in wastewater treatment such as air and biogas. These applications can either be closed pipe applications or insertion type.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Temperature & Pressure Monitors
Lot No
18
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The temperature transmitter shall be capable of measuring temperature in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
MCert Compliant Samplers
Lot No
19
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Fixed site refrigerated sampler for wastewater and surface water monitoring, with optional multi sample or composite sample bottler systems. Portable sampler required for the same duties.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Multivariable Network Quality Analyser
Lot No
20
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The instrument shall be capable of measuring a number of water quality measures typical to both water treatment and water distribution applications. These may include turbidity, pressure, pH, free chlorine, total chlorine, combined chlorine, conductivity and dissolved oxygen. Sample would be provided to the analyser under pressure.
In each case it is expected that the analyser will be battery powered and provide a range of outputs for connection into a UU specified data logger so that water quality data can be gathered securely from remote locations.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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: 2021/S 000-004822
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
9
Title
PRO004428-Goods-Framework-Supply and Delivery of Monitoring and Control Instrumentation
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 April 2022
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England & Wales
City of Westminster
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
United Utilities Water Ltd
Warrington
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
United Utilities Water Ltd
warrington
Country
United Kingdom