This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2022 at 11:15

Tender

10 May 2021 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Thames Water Utilities Limited, a prominent organisation in the water industry based in Reading, UK. They are seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement titled "Supply of Crane Hire and Contracted Lifts" which falls under the works category and specifically includes the hire of cranes with operators. This process is currently at the award stage, with contracts recently signed for both primary and secondary suppliers on 14 December 2021. The anticipated duration of the contract is three years, with options for extension up to a maximum of five years, and covers the whole Thames Water region, which includes the UKI and UKJ delivery locations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and logistics, particularly those providing crane hire services. Companies that excel in supplying cranes and operators, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd and Emerson Crane Hire Ltd, may find this contract lucrative. The procurement method used is selective, with a negotiated procedure that allows for a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) process, making it essential for interested suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities and financial stability to compete effectively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Crane Hire and Contracted Lifts

Notice Description

Thames Water Utilities Limited intends to award a Framework Agreement for the short/long term hire of cranes, including all equipment and personnel. It is expected the framework supplier(s) will provide contracted lifts and other associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thames Water Utilities Limited intends to award a Framework Agreement for the short/long term hire of cranes, including all equipment and personnel. It is expected the framework supplier(s) will provide contracted lifts and other associated services.

Options: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 5 years.

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02af0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003121-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3-5 years.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd

Emerson Crane Hire Ltd

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