Tender

Warehousing, Distribution, Final Mile & Asset Tracking Services Market Engagement

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD.

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

14 Jun 2021 at 21:45

Planning

11 Jun 2021 at 21:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Water Services Ltd., based in Worthing, UK, is currently engaged in the early planning stage of a tender for "Warehousing, Distribution, Final Mile & Asset Tracking Services Market Engagement". This initiative is categorised under transport services, specifically focusing on optimising logistics and enhancing operational efficiencies. Interested suppliers are invited to respond by completing relevant questionnaires through the Bravo solution portal by 12:00 on the 30th of June 2021. The aim is to gather insights and best practices from potential partners in the utilities and engineering sectors.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, particularly those with experience in warehousing, distribution, and asset tracking within field environments. Companies that provide HGV distribution services, warehouse management systems, or final mile delivery solutions would be well-suited to compete. By engaging with Southern Water, suppliers can not only showcase their capabilities but also contribute to a transformation that seeks to enhance service levels and reduce costs in the water sector.

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Notice Title

Warehousing, Distribution, Final Mile & Asset Tracking Services Market Engagement

Notice Description

Southern Water are looking to transform their logistics capabilities to optimise the handling and distribution of equipment and materials to and from engineers. We intend to deploy new networks, operations and technology within warehousing, distribution and final mile services. The aim is to improve SLA performance, enhance materials control and visibility and ultimately reduce costs. We also are looking to future proof any solutions by leveraging technology to maximise efficiency. We are looking for partners that directly manage operations and/or technology and will support Southern Water as a trusted supplier. We are interested in suppliers that have clear evidenced experience managing logistics within field environments and preferably within utility/water sectors. We are seeking to gauge interest and advice from solution providers on the most effective approach to way this might be achieved and a partner to co-create the final design of the end solution. If you provide warehousing & storage services for engineering or utilities sector businesses please complete Questionnaire 1. If you provide HGV distribution and transport services to transport engineering materials and maintained assets (e.g. pumps) please complete Questionnaire 2. If you provide final mile services to support engineers collecting and returning equipment securely please complete Questionnaire 3. If you provide technology solutions to support tagging and tracking of equipment and assets in the field please complete Questionnaire 4. Southern Water are looking to the market place to provide as much information as possible to help us shape our project and any future tenders that may arise following this exercise. The questionnaires are targeted to what we believe to be the different market elements required to successfully deliver this project. Please complete any or all questionnaires relevant to your organisation and respond via Bravo by 12:00 on the 30th June 2021. Please limit the response length of each question to 250 words. Additional materials may be submitted as appendices and will be reviewed in context to the direct question responses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

outhern Water are looking to transform their logistics capabilities to optimise the handling and distribution of equipment and materials to and from engineers. We intend to deploy new networks, operations and technology within warehousing, distribution and final mile services. The aim is to improve SLA performance, enhance materials control and visibility and ultimately reduce costs. We also are looking to future proof any solutions by leveraging technology to maximise efficiency. We are looking for partners that directly manage operations and/or technology and will support Southern Water as a trusted supplier. We are interested in suppliers that have clear evidenced experience managing logistics within field environments and preferably within utility/water sectors. We are seeking to gauge interest and advice from solution providers on the most effective approach to way this might be achieved and a partner to co-create the final design of the end solution. If you provide warehousing & storage services for engineering or utilities sector businesses please complete Questionnaire 1. If you provide HGV distribution and transport services to transport engineering materials and maintained assets (e.g. pumps) please complete Questionnaire 2. If you provide final mile services to support engineers collecting and returning equipment securely please complete Questionnaire 3. If you provide technology solutions to support tagging and tracking of equipment and assets in the field please complete Questionnaire 4. Southern Water are looking to the market place to provide as much information as possible to help us shape our project and any future tenders that may arise following this exercise. The questionnaires are targeted to what we believe to be the different market elements required to successfully deliver this project. Please complete any or all questionnaires relevant to your organisation and respond via Bravo by 12:00 on the 30th June 2021. Please limit the response length of each question to 250 words. Additional materials may be submitted as appendices and will be reviewed in context to the direct question responses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bb47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013438-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

42965100 - Warehouse management system

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD.
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jay.thind@southernwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1903264444

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3NX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Northbrook
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

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