Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Wessex Water Services Limited
Claverton Down Road
Bath
BA2 7WW
eprocurement@wessexwater.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Wastewater Network Modelling Services
Reference number
PROF130-2022
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The provision of wastewater network modelling services consisting of Lot 1 – 1D and 2D modelling activities and Lot 2 – Development of smart working tools and automation of processes. The services are to support Wessex Water's inhouse network modelling team.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – 1D and 2D modelling activities
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 – 1D and 2D modelling activities. The tasks involved for each modelled area could include, but is not limited to:
• Importing/entering data on the wastewater network (including sewers, pumping stations, other sewerage assets and treatment works within the study area in accordance with the Project Brief) into INFOWORKS ICM.
• Importing/entering data necessary for 2D model functionality.
• Identifying required surveys of WW assets (SPSs, CSOs, Bifurcations and other key manholes) as deemed necessary. Reception and indexing of survey results.
• Undertaking wastewater network data validation, interpolation, clean up and area take off assessments.
• Designing and planning of sewer flow surveys for the purposes of gaining sufficient data to accurately verify system operation and verify each model (flow surveys will be procured separately by the Company).
• Identifying and requesting required data for telemetry verification, including radar rainfall and download of telemetry signals.
• Attendance at site pre-installation visits and checking of data returned by flow survey contractor;
• Use of data gained in the flow survey and/or data from other sources, in particular performance data from the Company’s telemetry system, to verify the model for dry weather and storm periods as per UDG Code of Practice criteria; note - telemetry data will be used to augment conventional flow monitors- smaller models may be verified using only telemetry data and telemetry data may be used for longer term verification).
• Following verification to the required standard, producing working models to represent present day and future scenarios.
• Maintenance and updating of existing models including: adding new development; targeted reverification; updates from recent surveys.
• Producing documentation at various stages of the project as required
• Effectively liaising with relevant Wessex Water personnel including the project manager at all stages of the project (liaison meetings may be held at Wessex Water offices or remotely).
• Performing DWMP routines including undertaking BRAVAs (Baseline Risk And Vulnerability Assessment), ODAs (Option Development and Appraisal) and adaptive pathways.
• Undertaking various studies such as, but not limited to, optioneering, SuDS strategies, Developer Impact Assessment (DIAs), asset performance appraisals.
• River quality modelling (generally of intermittent discharges to SOAF type 1 or 2 specification)
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Lot 2 – Development of smart working tools and automation of processes.
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – Development of smart working tools and automation of processes, such as:
• Development of bespoke smart working tools
• Development of new processes
• Development of existing and new software to meet Wessex Water requirements
• Provision of training and support in how to use these tools and processes.
• Provision of tool use guidance documentation
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-003079
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Atkins Limited
Epsom
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mott MacDonald Limited
Croydon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WSP UK Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stantec UK Limited
High Wycombe
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stantec UK Limited
High Wycombe
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WSP UK Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sweco UK Limited
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Wessex Water Services Limited
Claverton Down Road
Bath
BA2 7WW
eprocurement@wessexwater.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Wessex Water Services Limited commenced standstill period at the point information on the award was communicated to tenderers. The notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period of a minimum of 10 calendar days, provided time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision before the contract is entered into.
The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 No 274) provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England) within 30 days of knowledge or constructive knowledge of a breach.