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Technical Advice for DPC (Harp Scheme)

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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27 Aug 2020 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being carried out by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) for the contract titled "Technical Advice for DPC (Harp Scheme)." This falls under the general management consultancy services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract period commencing on 13th August 2020 and concluding on 13th May 2021. The award for this contract was made on 10th August 2020 and published on 27th August 2020, with a total value of £60,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in management consultancy, particularly those specialising in engineering, project management, and risk management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process has a focus on collaboration with various organisations engaged in delivering DPC schemes. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in analysing and reporting on complex infrastructure projects, especially in the context of the Hawester Aqueduct Replacement Programme, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Advice for DPC (Harp Scheme)

Notice Description

Management Consultancy Framework (RM3745) Phase 2 / Lot 7 Infrastructure (Energy and Utilities) The overall objectives is to ensure that the DPC schemes are completed at best value for Customers taking into account the costs of planning, design, construction and project management recognising the scale and inherent risk of implementation of the schemes. Risk allocation and risk management are critical value issues within the commercial strategy and incentive structure The Supplier will be required to work collaboratively with various organisations engaged in the financing,implementation and regulation of DPC Schemes and report effectively on the components which comprise the benefits, costs,risk and schedule which in combination will impact the cost value objectives. The above objectives will require the Supplier to critically analyse and report on the scheme as a whole and with particular focus on Engineering and Project Management, Planning and Land Acquisition. Hawester Aqueduct Replacement Programme (HARP) The most advanced scheme and the first scheme Ofwat are expecting the Supplier to work on, is United Utilities HARP Project. The aim of the HARP Project is to replace six discrete sections of conduit that form roughly half of the length of the Haweswater Aqueduct. Additional information: For further information,please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82ff6dbf-5ac7-42bb-85f4-2974e82432f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e6065c-7be4-4a55-b525-1782bba3512c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2020 - 13 May 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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