FA08-32 Low Complexity MEICA
- NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0794b5
Description
NWL are looking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partner(s) to help our Capital Delivery teams deliver short-cycle MEICA projects which are typically (but not always) lower complexity in nature, which will ensure they are being delivered in the most efficient manner, with a suitable and sustainable commercial model driving value for the business. NWL are always looking at how we can use innovation in both working methods and technology while striving to reduce our carbon footprint and we will expect any successful applicants to help us achieve this.
The framework will support maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement activities associated with NWL's above and below ground assets, including but not limited to:
Water treatment works
Wastewater treatment works
Reservoirs
Pumping stations
Inlets and outlets
Associated water and wastewater infrastructure
Projects will typically range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements expected to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring responsive and flexible delivery partners. Works may be delivered independently or in partnership with NWL's in-house delivery teams and may include:
Planned and responsive maintenance activities
Refurbishment and renewal projects
Out-of-hours support services
"Gang-in-a-van" type delivery models
Bundled or batched projects of higher aggregate value but similar complexity
While the framework is intended primarily for specialist MEICA contractors, associated civil engineering works required to facilitate delivery will form part of the scope.
NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance on lower-complexity projects.
The scope of services (examples but not be limited to):
- Site investigation including surveys;
- Lot 1a and 2a will include mechanical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets;
- Lot 1b and 2b will include Electrical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets;
- Lot 1c and 2c will include designing, supplying, installing, testing, commissioning, and handing over all the mechanical and electrical systems required for a water or wastewater facility.
- ICA plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets;
- Related civil works.
The successful bidders will also need to comply with the below (list not exhaustive):
- Health and Safety: CDM (including PC and PD competency which would be subject to successful contractors passing CDM competency assessment- Failure to pass would potentially result in the offer of a Framework Agreement to be rescinded.), Process Safety, Health Safety and Wellbeing
- Feasibility and design where appropriate
- NWL's Engineering Specifications
- Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESW) (latest edition)
- MEICA Asset Standards
- Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements
Notices
UK4: Tender notice
- Notice identifier
- 2026/S 000-103244
- Published
- 30 October 2026, 1:59pm