Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
United Utilities Water Limited
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
Contact
Jaime Sheldon
Telephone
+44 7717306642
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
National registration number
02366678
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.unitedutilities.com
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70516&B=UNITEDUTILITIES
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70516&B=UNITEDUTILITIES
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PRO004683-Works-Framework-Construction Delivery Partners
Reference number
AMP8 CDP
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
United Utilities' AMP8 and AMP9 programme is set to be significantly larger than previous periods. In response to this challenge and ensuring delivery of our strategic priorities we have carefully developed a new operating model informed by our experience, market feedback and learning from across global sectors. The 5 delivery runways within the model will be supported by a wider ecosystem of suppliers.
The Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) frameworks will form the Design and Build delivery runway within the model. This framework will support early solution design through early contractor involvement, assure constructability and ultimately drive increased value through the full project lifecycle.
The framework scope is for Project Management, Design, Construction and Commissioning of Complex Capital Projects (indicative value ~£5m-£100m) to meet our ongoing regulatory commitments and has been split into two Lots.
Lot 1 - Complex Non-Infrastructure
Lot 2 - Complex Infrastructure
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,500,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Complex Non-Infrastructure
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45221200 - Construction work for tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
- 45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts
- 45252000 - Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants
- 45252120 - Water-treatment plant construction work
- 45252127 - Wastewater treatment plant construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Typical projects in Lot 1 will include, but are not limited to, the following non-infrastructure areas:
- Water Treatment
- Waste Water Treatment
- Pumping Stations and Storage
- Reservoirs
- Bioresources and Energy
A core part of United Utilities' AMP8 operating model is an integrated Enterprise for the delivery of outcomes through non-infrastructure and major capital works solutions. The integrated Enterprise will comprise the following Partners:
- UU’s appointed Strategic Solution Identification Partner for Non-Infrastructure and Other Major Capital Works (SSIP Lot 1);
- The (up to) 6 CDPs awarded under this procurement; and
- United Utilities as intelligent client and capable owner.
The Enterprise Partners will collectively provide the range of capability to successfully deliver the programme and will be engaged early to deliver outcomes under an aligned commercial model.
All suppliers across the whole operating model will need to share our ambition for the size and scale of this challenge, align to our Purpose, Values and Strategic Priorities and ultimately help us to provide great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
31 July 2024
End date
31 March 2035
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 6
Maximum number: 8
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
United Utilities shall have the option to extend for one or more further periods of up to 5 years in total, up to a longstop date of 31 March 2035.
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
Complex Infrastructure
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45221200 - Construction work for tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
- 45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts
- 45252000 - Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants
- 45252120 - Water-treatment plant construction work
- 45252127 - Wastewater treatment plant construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Typical projects in Lot 2 will include, but are not limited to, the following infrastructure areas:
- Water Networks/Pipelines
- Wastewater Networks/Pipelines
- Pumping Stations and Storage
- Reservoirs
A core part of United Utilities' AMP8 operating model is an integrated Enterprise for the delivery of outcomes through non-infrastructure and major capital works solutions. The integrated Enterprise will comprise the following Partners:
- UU’s appointed Strategic Solution Identification Partner for Non-Infrastructure and Other Major Capital Works (SSIP Lot 1);
- The (up to) 6 CDPs awarded under this procurement; and
- United Utilities as intelligent client and capable owner.
The Enterprise Partners will collectively provide the range of capability to successfully deliver the programme and will be engaged early to deliver outcomes under an aligned commercial model.
All suppliers across the whole operating model will need to share our ambition for the size and scale of this challenge, align to our Purpose, Values and Strategic Priorities and ultimately help us to provide great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
31 July 2024
End date
31 March 2035
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Maximum number: 4
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
United Utilities shall have the option to extend for one or more further periods of up to 5 years in total, up to a longstop date of 31 March 2035.
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Please refer to procurement documents
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 6
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 8 years:
The term is commensurate to the value and strategic importance of the Works to be delivered, including the time and cost implications of transitioning new suppliers and aligning to the applicable regulatory periods.
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: 2023/S 000-015964
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
8 September 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
23 October 2023
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England & Wales
City of Westminster
London
Country
United Kingdom