Tender

AG0573 - Cyclical Routine Maintenance and Associated Repairs (where instructed) of Foul Water Infrastructure Including Effluent Disposal 2024-2027

ASTER GROUP

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Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

Aster Group is inviting tenders for the "AG0573 - Cyclical Routine Maintenance and Associated Repairs (where instructed) of Foul Water Infrastructure Including Effluent Disposal 2024-2027" project. This procurement falls under the Sewage Services industry category and involves maintaining approximately 76 foul water infrastructure assets, including sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, and pumping stations across several regions in the UK. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with key dates including a tender period ending on 1 November 2024 and the contract period starting on 1 March 2025 and ending on 29 February 2028. The project is divided into seven geographical lots: North Hampshire, South Hampshire, East Dorset, West Dorset, Devon & Cornwall, Somerset, and Wiltshire. The procurement method is an open, above-threshold procedure with an anticipated contract value of £3,015,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in wastewater management, emergency services, and infrastructure maintenance. Businesses capable of providing both scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance, along with a robust 24-hour emergency response service, will be well suited to compete. The contract's division into multiple lots allows businesses to bid based on their regional strengths, promoting participation from companies with local expertise and resources. Successful bidders will benefit from a stable contract with potential extensions up to five years, enhancing their market presence and operational capabilities.

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Notice Title

AG0573 - Cyclical Routine Maintenance and Associated Repairs (where instructed) of Foul Water Infrastructure Including Effluent Disposal 2024-2027

Notice Description

Aster Group has approximately 76 foul water infrastructure assets (Sewage Treatment Plants, septic tanks and pumping stations) serving homes not connected to mains drainage. There is an ongoing requirement to undertake routine maintenance of the foul water assets to ensure correct operation and compliance with Environment Agency discharge consents along with the emptying of septic tanks to provide effluent disposal arrangements for homes served by the installations. This procurement is for the successor arrangement to the current maintenance contract which comes to an end in late 2024. The requirement is for the provision of the following services: o Scheduled maintenance - servicing of sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge. o Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets. o Out of hours and emergency call out service - provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering. The requirement has been divided into 7 geographical based Lots as follows: Lot 1 - North Hampshire Lot 2 - South Hampshire Lot 3 - East Dorset Lot 4 - West Dorset Lot 5 - Devon & Cornwall Lot 6 - Somerset Lot 7 - Wiltshire It is intended that the new contract will operate for an initial period of three years with the option to extend the contract by up to a further two years in one-year extensions. Additional information: Tender documents are accessible via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/Home. All expressions of interest are to be made via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/Home. All questions or enquiries regarding the tender are to be asked via the correspondence function within the opportunity on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/Home. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a5b948c-fd0e-41df-bbe9-8fab8d5f15c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91daa326-26d2-405d-933b-2f7aa5f29ee5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45232410 - Sewerage work

45232420 - Sewage work

45232421 - Sewage treatment works

90400000 - Sewage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,015,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 3-4 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
ASTER GROUP
Contact Name
Rob Gilbert
Contact Email
rob.gilbert@aster.co.uk
Contact Phone
0333 400 8222

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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