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Water and Wastewater Supply

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Sep 2023 at 13:01

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11 Sep 2023 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is looking for a supplier to provide metered and unmetered water supply, wastewater, and trade effluent services through the WME Water Utilities Framework. This procurement falls under the CPV category of Water distribution and related services. The contract value is £1,847,900 in GBP. The procurement method used is selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ends on January 31, 2023, while the contract period starts on July 1, 2023, and ends on October 26, 2026. The Council is located in Worcester, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender by Worcestershire County Council offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to provide water and wastewater services. Businesses experienced in water distribution and related services, especially those with capabilities in smart metering, billing systems, and carbon net-zero commitments, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method being selective from a framework agreement allows for competition while streamlining the process for potential suppliers. The contract value and duration provide stability and growth potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water and Wastewater Supply

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council are seeking a supplier to provide its water, wastewater and Ancillary Support through the WME Water Utilities Framework. The supplier shall be required to hold and maintain throughout the contract term a valid water supply and sewage license granted by the economic regulator for the Water Sector in England and Wales (Ofwat) in accordance with Section 1 of the Water Act 2014. The supplier shall comply with the requirements of the associated Wholesale Retail Code and the Market Arrangement Code as specified by the Regulator Ofwat. The supplier shall have extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with Local Authorities, to support the County Council in providing: - Consolidation billing - A billing system that is compatible and integrates with ES and systems link - A bill validation process - A web portal to submit readings and managing change of tenant - Smart metering for larger sites, to detect leaks and reduce usage - Support in analyzing opportunities for water reduction - Working towards achieving carbon net zero commitments - Building good relationships with your customers Procured using the WME Water Utilities Framework - direct award to WAVE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eae8e950-3627-4bbf-860b-6d9a6fe73eda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d625c3c-a5c6-4fa7-84b2-c77d420e27ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,847,900 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,847,900 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 26 Oct 2026 3-4 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
claire wooding
Contact Email
cwooding1@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01905 845086

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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