Award

Security Definition and Outline Design

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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Award

04 Apr 2022 at 13:55

Tender

07 Jul 2021 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Thames Water Utilities Limited for the contract titled "Security Definition and Outline Design," which falls under the investigation and security services category. The procurement is currently in the completed stage, with contracts signed as of 7th March 2022. This framework agreement is designed to run for an initial four-year period, with the option for extensions based on performance, and it encompasses the whole Thames Water region primarily located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those equipped to provide design support in compliance with regulatory frameworks. Companies with experience in developing security outlines and those capable of delivering both preliminary and detailed design services would be well-suited to participate. The structured nature of this procurement and the potential for contract extensions make it an attractive option for businesses looking to establish long-term relationships with a major utility provider like Thames Water.

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Notice Title

Security Definition and Outline Design

Notice Description

Design support services for the definition and development of outline designs for security across the TW estate in accordance with DEFRA's guidance notes (PSG) to achieve regulatory compliance, this will include SEMD projects and any other security upgrades undertaken by Thames Water or on behalf of Thames Water. The framework will also include the option for detailed design and commissioning support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design support services for the definition and development of outline designs for security across the TW estate in accordance with DEFRA's guidance notes (PSG) to achieve regulatory compliance, this will include SEMD projects and any other security upgrades undertaken by Thames Water or on behalf of Thames Water. The framework will also include the option for detailed design and commissioning support.

Options: This lot shall run for an initial period of 4 years. Subject to satisfactory ongoing performance, the Contracting Entity reserves the right to extend this lot on an annual basis for a maximum further 4 years.

Renewal: This lot shall run for an initial period of 4 years. Subject to satisfactory ongoing performance, the Contracting Entity reserves the right to extend this lot on an annual basis for a maximum further 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c48d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008991-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between 4 and 8 years dependent on contractor's performance during the initial framework duration and any extension period.

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

CRITEC GROUP

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