Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
United Utilities Water Limited
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
Contact
Tom Evans
Telephone
+44 7845360353
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.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
PRO004756-Services-Framework-Design Development Partner - Non-Complex
Reference number
DDP PIN
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
United Utilities' (UU) AMP8 programme, starting in April 2025 and running until 2030, will be followed by AMP9, focusing on enhancing water and wastewater infrastructure in North West England. With a budget of around £7 billion, AMP8 significantly increases investment over previous periods, aiming to improve services and environmental sustainability. A key aspect of AMP8 is the two-phase approach: Phase One involves the Strategic Solutions Partner (SSIP) in early project stages, while Phase Two emphasises the engagement of a Design Development Partner (DDP) to refine design aspects. This phase also includes vital components like Commercial Support, Specialist Modelling, and 'Build Only' minor works.
UU's AMP8 program balances strategic planning, technical precision, and practical execution in infrastructure development.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
UU are seeking a Design Development Partner (DDP) for a service contract aimed at enhancing our small project design capabilities for Non-complex requirements. The primary focus of the DDP will be to provide essential resources for developing both outline and detailed designs for a variety of smaller Non-complex UU capital projects, ensuring alignment with UU Engineering (UUE) guidance. To achieve this, the DDP will establish a dedicated team to collaborate closely with our in-house team, UUE. This collaboration will leverage advanced design software and simulation tools to foster innovative design solutions, catering to a diverse range of project requirements.
Additionally, the DDP Non-complex will form a team with expertise in ecological and hydrological engineering. This team will be tasked with Grey engineering designs and designing sustainable, water-sensitive urban areas, a critical aspect of modern urban development. The approach will integrate advanced techniques like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for thorough site analysis and effective design of blue-green infrastructure. This dual focus on innovative design development and specialised blue-green capabilities positions the DDP Non-complex as a pivotal element in our smaller project execution strategy, enhancing our capacity to deliver environmentally conscious and technically advanced solutions.
Following extensive market engagement to inform our strategy and to obtain access to the capacity and capability of the market, the services will be split across two lots as follows:
Lot 1 – Grey Design SME
Lot 2 – Rainwater, Blue/Green Design SME
The contract Term will be for a maximum of eleven (11) years in total, an initial contract period of six (6) years with potential to extend for up to five (5) years, (6 + 5)
Anticipated indicative contract value range will be between £50m - £100m
The DDP will be a professional services consultancy framework incorporating an amended NEC4 PSC.
PQQ
• End of Jan 24,
• ITN Publication Mar 2024,
• Conforming Contracts July24,
• Contract Award JULY/AUG2024
Headline Evaluation Criteria - 40% commercial, 60% Technical
Awards 3-4
All the information within this Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) is subject to amendment and further details on the scope for each lot and range of services will be included in the PQQ documents.
two.2.14) Additional information
To register your interest for the procurement, please contact the AMP8Procurements@uuplc.co.uk Mailbox.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 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