Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Water
The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate, Stepps
Glasgow
G33 6FB
Contact
Euan Doig
Telephone
+44 7721859756
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The Supply of Access Covers (Non-Security)
Reference number
SW25/CDC/1534
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44423760 - Access covers
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This framework is for the supply of Access Covers for person and equipment access to Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks, CSO’s and similar chambers. The scope of supply is for design support, site survey (if required), manufacture and delivery of access covers and associated Health and Safety features. The Framework is split into 2 lots. Lot 1 – On road. Lot 2 – Off Road
Access covers should be to BS EN 124 (or agreed equivalent) and shall comply with the following classifications:
• B125 for footways, pedestrian areas and comparable areas. (OFF ROAD)
• C250 for car parks or similar (ON ROAD)
• D400 for carriageways (ductile iron only). (ON ROAD)
• E600/F900 Where required for abnormally BS EN 124 high loadings (ductile iron only) (ON ROAD)
A full range of cover sizes is required. Width 675, 750, 900mm and lengths 675, 750, 900, 1200mm. For larger covers segmental multi cover assemblies must be available. Other sizes may be requested.
Initial framework period is 4 years with the option to extend for 4 x 12 months
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - On Road
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44423760 - Access covers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is for the supply of Access Covers for person and equipment access to Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks, CSO’s and similar chambers. The scope of supply is for design support, site survey (if required), manufacture and delivery of access covers and associated Health and Safety features. This lot is for On-Road Covers.
Access covers should be to BS EN 124 (or agreed equivalent) and shall comply with the following classifications:
• C250 for car parks or similar.
• D400 for carriageways (ductile iron only).
• E600/F900 Where required for abnormally BS EN 124 high loadings (ductile iron only).
A full range of cover sizes is required. Width 675, 750, 900mm and lengths 675, 750, 900, 1200mm. For larger covers segmental multi cover assemblies must be available. Other sizes may be requested.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,600,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement at the sole discretion for a further 4 years worth of extension options subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 - Off-Road
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44423760 - Access covers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is for the supply of Access Covers for person and equipment access to Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks, CSO’s and similar chambers. The scope of supply is for design support, site survey (if required), manufacture and delivery of access covers and associated Health and Safety features. This lot is for Off-Road Covers.
Access covers should be to BS EN 124 (or agreed equivalent) and shall comply with the following classifications:
• B125 for footways, pedestrian areas and comparable areas. (OFF ROAD)
A full range of cover sizes is required. Width 675, 750, 900mm and lengths 675, 750, 900, 1200mm. For larger covers segmental multi cover assemblies must be available. Other sizes may be requested.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,600,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement at the sole discretion for a further four (4) years worth of extension options subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
See Procurement Docs for further detail
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
See Procurement Documents for further information
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
Framework agreement with several operators
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
22 December 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
To access this opportunity, please register using the following link: https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Water
The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate, Stepps
Glasgow
G33 6FB
Country
United Kingdom