Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NI Water and its subsidiaries
Westland House
Belfast
BT14 6TE
Contact
Manus O'Kane and Ian Presho
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
C1170 - Water and Wastewater Networks Maintenance and Associated Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 65000000 - Public utilities
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Network Maintenance Programme to deliver Water and Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their water and wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods.
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Following extensive supplier engagement to inform our procurement strategy and to assess the capacity / capability of the market, the services will be split across 4 Lots as follows:
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Lot 1 - Water and Wastewater Networks Improvements Repairs and Maintenance Services
Lot 2 - Wastewater Network Cleaning, Maintenance and Associated Services
Lot 3 - Desludging of Septic Tanks
Lot 4 - Water and Sewerage Service Provision, Meter Installation and Maintenance
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It is NI Water’s intention to award contracts to separate Economic Operators for each lot. This is in order to increase resilience of the overall supply chain by increasing diversity, encouraging competition and avoiding over reliance on a single entity.
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Economic Operators will be permitted to submit (or be part of) a tender response for one or more lots, either as a standalone Economic Operator, member of a Joint Venture or a major subcontractor. However, an Economic Operator may only be appointed to one Lot, in any capacity.
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The Contract term will be for a maximum of eight (8) years in total, an initial contract period of four (4) years with potential to extend for up to (4) four years, (4+3+1).
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Anticipated indicative contract value range will be between £300m - £400m
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It is proposed that the Contract will be based on the NEC4 Contract.
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Procurement for the new Contract is anticipated to commence in early 2024 and will be conducted under the Negotiated Procedure to include PQQ, Tender and BAFO Stages.
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The contract will be awarded on the basis of the Most Economical Advantegeous Tender using Best Price/Quality ratio of 50% Price and 50% Quality.
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Further details on the scope for each Lot and range of services will be included in the PQQ documents.
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A Pre-Tender Information Session to inform the market of our procurement strategy for this opportunity and an insight to the social value requirements for the Contract will be held by NI Water on Monday 15th January 2024 from 10.00-12.00 at the following location: FRC 1st Floor Conference Room. Finance & Regulation Building, Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE.
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Suppliers can register their interest in attending this session and confirm attendees by submitting an email to sourcing@niwater.com FAO Keith Watson or Sarah McKee with contact names, company position and accompanying email address.
Attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives per supplier.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Water and Wastewater Networks Improvements Repairs and Maintenance Services
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45232410 - Sewerage work
- 45232400 - Sewer construction work
- 45233142 - Road-repair works
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90470000 - Sewer cleaning services
- 90491000 - Sewer survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
- UKN06 - Belfast
- UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
- UKN08 - Newry, Mourne and Down
- UKN09 - Ards and North Down
- UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
- UKN0B - Mid Ulster
- UKN0C - Causeway Coast and Glens
- UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
- UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
- UKN0F - Mid and East Antrim
- UKN0G - Fermanagh and Omagh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Network Maintenance Programme to deliver Water and Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their water and wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods.
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Lot 1 Water and Wastewater Networks Improvements Repairs and Maintenance Services
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All information as stated at section II.1.4 will apply to all Lots.
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A brief summary of the scope of works and services to be delivered under Lot 1:-
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- Watermains, fittings, communication pipe & supply pipe repairs;
- Repair/install various lengths of watermain using trenchless techniques;
- Fittings installations, communication pipe & supply pipe replacement;
- Street furniture repairs;
- Temporary and permanent reinstatement of road openings;
- Major incident and operational support;
- Supply and laying of watermains and sewers;
- Minor water & sewer network improvements including local network reinforcement;
- Plant hire with/without operatives.
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This is subject to amendment and full details on the scope for each Lot and range of services to be delivered will be included in the PQQ documents.
two.2.14) Additional information
A Pre-Tender Information Session to inform the market of our procurement strategy for this opportunity and an insight to the social value requirements for the Contract will be held by NI Water on Monday 15th January 2024 from 10.00-12.00 at the following location: FRC 1st Floor Conference Room. Finance & Regulation Building, Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE. . Suppliers can register their interest in attending this session and confirm attendees by submitting an email to sourcing@niwater.com FAO Keith Watson or Sarah McKee with contact names, company position and accompanying email address.. Attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives per supplier.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Wastewater Network Cleaning, Maintenance and Associated Services
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45232400 - Sewer construction work
- 45233142 - Road-repair works
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90470000 - Sewer cleaning services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90491000 - Sewer survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Network Maintenance Programme to deliver Water and Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their water and wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods.
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Lot 2 - Wastewater Network Cleaning, Maintenance and Associated Services
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All information as stated at section II.1.4 will apply to all Lots.
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A brief summary of the scope of works and services to be delivered under Lot 2:-
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- Clearage of sewer blockages and cleaning of sewer spillages
- CCTV of the sewer network
- Reactive and proactive pump sump cleaning
- Cleaning and inspection of sewer outfalls
- CSO survey, inspection and maintenance
- Cleaning of sewers and spillages
- Sewer repairs and refurbishment using trenchless techniques
- Major incident and operational support
- Plant hire with/without operatives
- Tankering activities
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This is subject to amendment and full details on the scope for each Lot and range of services to be delivered will be included in the PQQ documents.
two.2.14) Additional information
A Pre-Tender Information Session to inform the market of our procurement strategy for this opportunity and an insight to the social value requirements for the Contract will be held by NI Water on Monday 15th January 2024 from 10.00-12.00 at the following location: FRC 1st Floor Conference Room. Finance & Regulation Building, Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE. . Suppliers can register their interest in attending this session and confirm attendees by submitting an email to sourcing@niwater.com FAO Keith Watson or Sarah McKee with contact names, company position and accompanying email address.. Attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives per supplier. .
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Desludging of Septic Tanks
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90460000 - Cesspool or septic tank emptying services
- 90470000 - Sewer cleaning services
- 90491000 - Sewer survey services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 45232400 - Sewer construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
- UKN06 - Belfast
- UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
- UKN08 - Newry, Mourne and Down
- UKN09 - Ards and North Down
- UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
- UKN0B - Mid Ulster
- UKN0C - Causeway Coast and Glens
- UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
- UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
- UKN0F - Mid and East Antrim
- UKN0G - Fermanagh and Omagh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Network Maintenance Programme to deliver Water and Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their water and wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods.
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Lot 3 Desludging of Septic Tanks
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All information as stated at section II.1.4 will apply to all Lots.
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A brief summary of the scope of works and services to be delivered under Lot 3:-
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- Desludging of domestic septic tanks
- Transportation & disposal of septic tank sludge to designated Wastewater Treatment Works.
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This is subject to amendment and full details on the scope for each Lot and range of services to be delivered will be included in the PQQ documents.
two.2.14) Additional information
A Pre-Tender Information Session to inform the market of our procurement strategy for this opportunity and an insight to the social value requirements for the Contract will be held by NI Water on Monday 15th January 2024 from 10.00-12.00 at the following location: FRC 1st Floor Conference Room. Finance & Regulation Building, Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE. . Suppliers can register their interest in attending this session and confirm attendees by submitting an email to sourcing@niwater.com FAO Keith Watson or Sarah McKee with contact names, company position and accompanying email address.. Attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives per supplier. .
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Water and Sewerage Service Provision, Meter Maintenance and Installation
Lot No
Lot 4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 38550000 - Meters
- 50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
- 45232410 - Sewerage work
- 45232400 - Sewer construction work
- 45233142 - Road-repair works
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90491000 - Sewer survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
- UKN06 - Belfast
- UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
- UKN08 - Newry, Mourne and Down
- UKN09 - Ards and North Down
- UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
- UKN0B - Mid Ulster
- UKN0C - Causeway Coast and Glens
- UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
- UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
- UKN0F - Mid and East Antrim
- UKN0G - Fermanagh and Omagh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are procuring a Contract for its Network Maintenance Programme to deliver Water and Wastewater Network Maintenance and Associated Services. This programme will deliver improvements, repairs and maintenance services across their water and wastewater network for the PC21 and PC27 Price Control periods.
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Lot 4 - Water and Sewerage Service Provision, Meter Installation and Maintenance
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All information as stated at section II.1.4 will apply to all Lots.
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A brief summary of the scope of works and services to be delivered under Lot 4:-
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- New customer water & sewer connections
- New mains and sewer extensions for service provision
- New mains in housing developments
- Design of local water & sewer network extensions
- Lead pipe replacement & separation of customer supplies
- Customer meter installation, replacement & maintenance
- Temporary & permanent reinstatement of road openings
- Watermain installation using trenchless techniques
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This is subject to amendment and full details on the scope for each Lot and range of services to be delivered will be included in the PQQ documents.
two.2.14) Additional information
A Pre-Tender Information Session to inform the market of our procurement strategy for this opportunity and an insight to the social value requirements for the Contract will be held by NI Water on Monday 15th January 2024 from 10.00-12.00 at the following location: FRC 1st Floor Conference Room. Finance & Regulation Building, Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE. . Suppliers can register their interest in attending this session and confirm attendees by submitting an email to sourcing@niwater.com FAO Keith Watson or Sarah McKee with contact names, company position and accompanying email address.. Attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives per supplier. .
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
19 January 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
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
15 January 2024
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
A Pre-Tender Information Session to inform the market of our procurement strategy for this opportunity and an insight to the social value requirements for the Contract will be held by NI Water on Monday 15th January 2024 from 10.00-12.00 at the following location: FRC 1st Floor Conference Room. Finance & Regulation Building, Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE. . Suppliers can register their interest in attending this session and confirm attendees by submitting an email to sourcing@niwater.com FAO Keith Watson or Sarah McKee with contact names, company position and accompanying email address.. Attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives per supplier. .