Tender

Water and Wastewater Retail Services Dynamic Purchasing System

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 May 2021 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a procurement process under the title "Water and Wastewater Retail Services Dynamic Purchasing System" (DPS), focusing on the water distribution and related services sector with CPV code 65100000. This procurement, currently in the active tender stage, employs a selective method specified as a restricted procedure above threshold. The initiative spans multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including England, Wales, and Scotland. The DPS is structured over four specific Lots, each targeting various aspects of water and waste-water retail services, with flexibility for suppliers to apply for one or more Lots. Key dates include an end date for the DPS period on 23rd February 2029, maintaining the option for a contract continuation until the same date that year.

This dynamic purchasing system presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in water management, business continuity services, and related fields. The procurement's structure supports active participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it ideally suited for these entities to expand their business reach across diverse UK regions. With the ability to apply to multiple Lots, companies offering comprehensive solutions in water and waste-water services stand to gain the most. This initiative not only facilitates market entry but also promotes long-term business growth through extended partnership opportunities with the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its network.

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Notice Title

Water and Wastewater Retail Services Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

The DPS will cover Water and Waste-water Retail Services to eligible non-household customers as described in the document "DPS10 Outline Specification." This DPS will operate four separate Lots: - Lot 1: Supply of core Water and Waste-water Retail Services in England and Wales - Lot 2: Supply of core Water and Waste-water Retail Services in Scotland - Lot 3: Supply of Water and Waste-water Retail Services and associated water management and business continuity services in England and Wales - Lot 4: Supply of Water and Waste-water Retail Services and associated water management and business continuity services in Scotland Suppliers may apply to one or more Lots. Additional information: The period of validity of the DPS will be extended for 2 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the DPS ending no later than 23rd February 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-171d91fb-db64-40bb-ae05-9565e58d1bfe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abaa7e1-9160-401a-9dce-327f835efcca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 24 Feb 2029 24 hours
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
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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