Scope
Reference
prj_6969
Description
The nature of the work required is to design, supply, erect, install, inspect, hire, remove, adopt, manage compliance, manage H&S regs (but not limited to) of all scaffolding requirements for Southern Water. Either as planned work or on a reactive basis, both within normal working hours (08:00-16:00) and outside of these hours, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This can include for third party contractors who will be able to engage with the Framework Scaffolding Suppliers on a one-to-one basis as if they were Southern Water employees. Full details of Southern Water's requirements are set out in the specification.
This procurement is set out in 3 lots by regional location.
Lot 1 Kent Primary Supplier
Lot 2 Sussex Primary Supplier
Lot 3 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Supplier
Tenderers are only permitted to submit a maximum of two (2) bids across all lots in accordance with the lotting structure set out in the Information & Instruction to Tenderers ("IITT") document. Acting as a secondary or tertiary supplier as detailed in Table 1 may be a rare occurrence but must be able to deliver services in the areas should that requirement arise.
This limitation is in place to ensure that Southern Water maintains a suitable level of resilience within its supply chain, reducing dependency on a limited number of suppliers and promoting diversity in service provision.
Any tenderer submitting more than two bids across Lots 1-3 will have only the first two bids received (based on submission timestamp) evaluated. Any additional bids beyond this limit will be disregarded and not considered for evaluation.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £44,000,000 excluding VAT
- £52,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 March 2026 to 19 March 2030
- Possible extension to 18 March 2034
- 7 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend up to a further 4 years.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44212310 - Scaffolding
- 44212317 - Scaffolding structures
Lot 1. Kent Primary Supplier
Description
All services relating to scaffolding erection & management in the Southern Water region including the design, supply, erect, install, dismantle, delivery, hire, inspections & adoption all in accordance with all H&S regulations and specifications.
All services listed in the above scope overview, Schedule 1 Specification and framework contract
Able to deliver scaffolding services in all Southern Water regions (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire + Isle of Wight)
1. Act as a primary supplier for all scaffolding requirements for the Southern Water Kent region.
2. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water East Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement.
3. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water West Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex & Primary Supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight cannot deliver a requirement.
4. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water Hampshire & Isle of Wight region when the Primary supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight & Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement.
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Sussex Primary Supplier
Description
All services relating to scaffolding erection & management in the Southern Water region including the design, supply, erect, install, dismantle, delivery, hire, inspections & adoption all in accordance with all H&S regulations and specifications.
All services listed in the above scope overview, Schedule 1 Specification and framework contract
Able to deliver scaffolding services in all Southern Water regions (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire + Isle of Wight)
1. Act as a primary supplier for all scaffolding requirements for the Southern Water Sussex region.
2. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water Kent region when the Primary supplier for Kent cannot deliver a requirement.
3. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water Hampshire & Isle of Wight region when the Primary supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight cannot deliver a requirement.
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000,000 excluding VAT
- £14,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Supplier
Description
All services relating to scaffolding erection & management in the Southern Water region including the design, supply, erect, install, dismantle, delivery, hire, inspections & adoption all in accordance with all H&S regulations and specifications.
All services listed in the above scope overview, Schedule 1 Specification and framework contract
Able to deliver scaffolding services in all Southern Water regions (Kent, Sussex & Hampshire + Isle of Wight)
1. Act as a primary supplier for all scaffolding requirements for the Southern Water Hampshire & Isle of Wight region.
2. Act as a secondary supplier for the Southern Water West Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement.
3. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water East Sussex region when the Primary supplier for Sussex & Primary Supplier for Kent cannot deliver a requirement.
4. Act as a tertiary supplier for the Southern Water Kent region when the Primary supplier for Hampshire & Isle of Wight & Primary supplier for Sussex cannot deliver a requirement.
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000,000 excluding VAT
- £14,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Detailed on tender documentation
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Kent Primary Supplier
Lot 2. Sussex Primary Supplier
Lot 3. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Supplier
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
29 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
If you are interested in bidding for this tender, please be aware that you will need to have registered on the central digital platform before you will be able to bid. This will require you to complete some information and then you will be provided with a unique identifier. For more information on how to register, please follow the below link:
how to register on the CDP
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Commercial / Price assessment of scaffolding scenarios and rates |
Price | 60% |
| Technical | Technical capability to the deliver the contract assesed through weighted technical questions. |
Quality | 40% |
Other information
Payment terms
Companies that are classified as Small-Medium Enterprises will automatically qualify for 30 day payment terms.
All other companies will have 60 day payment terms.
Description of risks to contract performance
Priority response performance
Health & Safety performance
Service Level performance
Contract performance
Cost performance
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
2 part process: Pre Qualification followed by Invitation to Tender
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Negotiated tendering period - utilities contract or not central government - no minimum
Documents
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Access to all tender documentation is available on the Southern Water e-sourcing platform as detailed on this tender notice.
Contracting authority
Southern Water Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBJQ-2231-ZRPG
Southern Water, Southern House
Worthing
Bn13 3NX
United Kingdom
Email: luke.stone@southernwater.co.uk
Website: http://www.southernwater.co.uk
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Private utility