Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
AWE PLC
Aldermaston
READING
RG74PR
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ11 - Berkshire
Companies House
02763902
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Water and Wastewater Network
Reference number
2022 - 07 - 13
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45252120 - Water-treatment plant construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
AWE is looking to award a contract for the management, maintenance and operation of AWE's water and waste water networks including upgrades to its existing capability.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
AWE is looking to award a contract for the management, maintenance and operation of AWE's water and waste water networks including upgrades to its existing capability.
The services required will consist of:
• Managing, maintaining and operating AWE's water networks in line with AWE site licence conditions, statutory legislation, regulations, and approved codes of practice (ACOPs)
• Upgrade and optimise the water networks through the delivery of an agreed programme with AWE issued via a task order process
• 24/7/365 response to maintain the availability of networks for AWE Operations and meet the requirements of AWE's business resilience plans
• Provision other repairs/works as necessary to keep infrastructure operational in accordance with agreed KPIs
• Provision of project resource, as required, to deliver the above, operating with AWE working practices and meeting legislative and regulatory requirements
• Provision of sampling and analysis capabilities including access to UKAS approved laboratories to meet regulatory compliance
• Manage, maintain and operate all equipment, supplies, spares and vehicles as is necessary to conduct the contract scope
• Understand and meet evolving regulatory requirements to provide compliant water services in line with the private drinking water regulations.
In delivering the above, AWE is seeking the expertise of its chosen supplier to bring the necessary people, capability and technology to improve it's water networks and a supplier that can adapt to an evolving landscape as the network of buildings within the AWE site footprint changes during the contract term.
"Please register your interest in this procurement by emailing AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk. On registration of interest,
Bidders will be initially asked to complete an NDA and Security Assurance Questionnaire.
On successful conclusion of these documents, Bidders will be invited to a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ) stage with a deadline of 7th October 2024."
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
AWE is seeking a single supplier to manage, maintain, operate and upgrade its water networks. In seeking bids,
AWE requires the supplier to be able to meet all AWE requirements either directly or through the support of nominated sub-contractors.
To deliver a compliant bid, AWE requires that:
• at least 80% of resources requiring Developed Vetting (DV) to be obtained by the Contract Commencement Date and the remainder within 26 weeks of Contract Award
• all non-DV resources will need to be a minimum of Security Cleared (SC) at the time of Contract Commencement
• ALL onsite resource will be British Nationals at the time of Contract Commencement
• Bidders accept the terms of the AWE Supplier Handbook as located at: https://www.awe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SUPPLIER-HANDBOOK-31.01.24.pdf
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
24 March 2025
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
AWE
Thatcham
Country
United Kingdom