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DFID 7739 Engineering Management Services to Rehabilitate Freetown Water Supply, Sierra Leone - Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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02 Aug 2017 at 06:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking companies to provide engineering management services to rehabilitate the water supply in Freetown, Sierra Leone, under the contract titled "DFID 7739 Engineering Management Services to Rehabilitate Freetown Water Supply." This procurement falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and has a total contract value of £34,700,000. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 27th October 2016. The contract was awarded on 27th March 2017 and spans from 8th May 2017 to 8th September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for engineering firms and service providers specialising in water supply and infrastructure rehabilitation. Businesses that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could compete effectively for this contract. Working on such a project not only enhances their portfolios but also contributes to vital public welfare improvements in Sierra Leone, potentially leading to further engagements in international aid and service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 7739 Engineering Management Services to Rehabilitate Freetown Water Supply, Sierra Leone - Contract

Notice Description

The Rehabilitation of Freetown's Water Supply System project was approved by the Secretary of State for International Development in June 2016. The main elements of the proposed rehabilitation works have been identified by GVWC engineers with support from a DFID funded Technical Assistance programme. The Evidence on Demand 'Engineering Review Report' details the Works to be rehabilitated as part of the this project The water supply to Freetown is in a critical situation. It relies principally on a single source, Guma Dam, which was built in the early 1960s, supplies only around half of the city's theoretical demand and is vulnerable to climate effects. Inadequate water from municipal systems forces the population to seek informal sources seriously increasing the hazards to health and the risk of disease.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bb3ef1-bb44-4129-9310-490e8a01dac1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,700,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2017 - 8 Sep 2019 2-3 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMC WORLDWIDE

Further Information

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