Tender

Y16045 - Water and Sewerage Services

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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Tender

10 Feb 2017 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Y16045 - Water and Sewerage Services" tender is initiated by Commercial Services, a leading trading organisation based in Kent, UK, which provides a range of goods and services to public sector bodies. This tender falls under the main procurement category of goods and is classified within the water supply industry. The procurement method employed is the Open Procedure, adhering to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the EU Combined Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU. The tender submission period ends on 17 March 2017, with the contract anticipated to commence on 18 April 2017 and run through to 17 April 2021, covering areas within the UK and beyond, including European territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in water and sewerage solutions, including infrastructure works, maintenance services, and related consulting services. Companies involved in the development and supply of water treatment chemicals, installation of water systems, and plumbing services would be well-positioned to respond to this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance exposure to a broader public sector market, fostering partnerships with local authorities and establishing a footprint within the competitive landscape of public service delivery.

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Notice Title

Y16045 - Water and Sewerage Services

Notice Description

Commercial Services is one of the largest trading organisations of its kind in the UK with a turnover currently in excess of PS600m per annum and employing over 800 people from its base in Kent. With its Schools Supplies Division set up over 70 years ago by Kent County Council, it has grown organically since then to supply an ever-increasing range of best value goods and services to other publicly funded organisations. These include local government, education establishments, the care sector and emergency services. LASER was established as part of Commercial Services in 1989, in response to the increasing competitiveness of the deregulated energy markets and now provides complete energy solutions to 160 Local Authorities and other Public Sector bodies throughout the UK. Kent County Council (the Contracting Authority) is the largest local authority in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over PS1bn on goods and services and a population of 1.3m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with 12 district councils and 289 parish/town councils. In accordance with best procurement practice, EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations, the Contracting Authority wishes to create a Framework Agreement (the Agreement) for Water Supply and Sewerage Services. The procurement process adopted by the Contracting Authority is based upon the 'Open' Procedure, as detailed in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the EU Combined Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: This opportunity will be completed electronically via ProContract, a site run by Due North. Interested organisations should go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to register and express interest. To express interest select 'Current Opportunities', from the 'Organisation' drop down box select 'Commercial Services', click search and select the appropriate opportunity. Once you have successfully expressed interest via the portal you will be sent an email directing you to the ProContract site from which you will be able to access and download the invitation to tender documentation and any other relevant information. This email should be retained, as it will contain your direct link to the ProContract portal, for information purposes only the link is www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf DO NOT USE THIS LINK NOW. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD VIA THE PROCONTRACT PORTAL FROM THE OUTSET. Please ensure you are able to download all files immediately after accessing the ProContract portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05d18224-76c4-4152-9a3b-66f6f7335297
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21698cb7-7335-47cb-be6d-e4a6f457a23d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

24 - Chemical products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products

24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals

38421100 - Water meters

39370000 - Water installations

42912300 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

44163140 - Steam and water pipes

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters

51514110 - Installation services of machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

65130000 - Operation of water supplies

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Apr 2017 - 17 Apr 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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