Tender

Asset Operation, Maintenance and Response Framework

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Tender

10 Jul 2023 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is looking to procure an Asset Operation, Maintenance and Response Framework. This Framework will cover various projects including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Electrical projects, Vegetation Management, Landscape and Habitat Creation, and Asset Operation activities. The procurement process involves the creation of Lots and Hubs for different project types and locations. Suppliers will be restricted in their awards and work allocation will be through Direct Award and Mini-Competition. The Framework will last for three years with a possible one-year extension, with an estimated value ranging from £500m to £600m. The deadline for tender submissions is on 21st August 2023.

This tender opportunity from the Environment Agency presents a substantial business growth potential for companies well-versed in Civil Engineering, Electrical projects, and related works. Businesses specializing in project management, environmental services, and construction works across different regions in the UK, including the South East, North West, and East Midlands, would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on sustainability and long-term asset management, this tender offers opportunities for both established contractors and SMEs to secure projects and contribute to critical environmental infrastructure developments.

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Notice Title

Asset Operation, Maintenance and Response Framework

Notice Description

The Environment Agency (EA) are seeking to procure a Framework Agreement that will be utilised for the following requirements: - -Civil Engineering projects; -Mechanical Electrical Instrumentation Control and Automation projects; -Vegetation Management programmes; -Landscape and Habitat Creation Implementation and Establishment Aftercare; and -Asset Operation and Incident Response activities The Framework will be split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Civil Engineering (Maintain and Construct) (Contracts <PS1m) Lot 2 - Mechanical Electrical Instrumentation Control and Automation projects Lot 3 - Vegetation management and landscape and habitat creation Lot 1 and Lot 2 are each divided into six Hubs: North East, North West, Midlands, East, South East and South West. Lot 3 is divided into fourteen Areas: North East (NEA), Yorkshire (YOR), Cumbria and Lancashire (CLA), Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire (GMC), East Midlands (EMD), West Midlands (WMD), Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire (LNA), East Anglia (EAN), Thames (THM), Hertfordshire and North London (HNL), Kent, South London and East Sussex (KSL), Solent and South Downs (SSD), Wessex (WSX) and Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (DCS). The award restrictions per supplier are detailed in the procurement documents. Work will be allocated using Direct Award and Mini-Competition. The duration of the Framework will be three years (36 months) with one optional one-year (12 month) extension (totalling fours years or 48 months). The total estimated value of the Framework based on a four year (48 month) duration is between PS500,000,000.00 - PS600,000,000.00. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. Use of Framework by Others: This framework is primarily intended to meet the needs of the Environment Agency. The Agency may require the successful bidder(s) to provide the goods/services on the same terms that are agreed as a result of this tender to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and to its associated bodies including any Agencies and non-departmental public bodies and others (the Defra Group). The Environment Agency may also require the provision of the goods/services to members of the aforementioned Defra Group via the Environment Agency, rather than directly. The successful bidder(s) may also be required to provide the services to local authorities in England. The successful bidder(s) may also be required to provide the services to Internal Drainage Boards in England. The successful bidder(s) may also be required to provide the services to Central Government departments, executive agencies, and other NDPBs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d2044a8-d667-4663-a554-e99c126bb9b7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

65 - Public utilities

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

34221100 - Mobile incident units

34221200 - Mobile emergency units

42122000 - Pumps

45000000 - Construction work

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221220 - Culverts

45243000 - Coastal-defence works

45243300 - Sea wall construction work

45243500 - Sea defences construction work

45243510 - Embankment works

45243600 - Quay wall construction work

45246100 - River-wall construction

45246200 - Riverbank protection works

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

45247200 - Construction work for dams and similar fixed structures

45247220 - Weir construction work

45247270 - Reservoir construction works

45248100 - Canal locks construction work

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45342000 - Erection of fencing

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps

50514200 - Repair and maintenance services of reservoirs

63721000 - Port and waterway operation services and associated services

63721300 - Waterway operation services

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

70332100 - Land management services

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

71541000 - Construction project management services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

76600000 - Pipeline-inspection services

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77300000 - Horticultural services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77314100 - Grassing services

77315000 - Seeding services

90700000 - Environmental services

90922000 - Pest-control services

92533000 - Nature reserve services

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Ross Beavis
Contact Email
ross.beavis@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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