Award

Facilities Management

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Oct 2021 at 11:06

Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is currently seeking to procure Facilities Management Services across their estate of 3,935 sites in the UK, primarily aligned with the services industry category. The tender, initiated through a selective procurement method with prior call for competition, remains active with a submission deadline set for 26th July 2021. Interested suppliers must complete a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) via the Thames Water’s procurement portal to participate in this process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in facilities management services, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale operations across multiple locations. With an estimated contract value of £98.4 million and an initial contract duration of 5 years (with potential annual extensions), suitable candidates include both established firms and consortia capable of forming legal collaborations. Companies that excel in operational planning, execution, and compliance with procurement regulations will find this opportunity particularly fitting for their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Facilities Management

Notice Description

We are tendering Facilities Management Services for Thames Water across all our estate of 3935 sites however not all categories cover the whole estate. The Service Provider shall plan, carry out and record all operations required on our sites within the scope of the agreement as set out in the procurement documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are tendering Facilities Management Services for Thames Water across all our estate of 3935 sites however not all categories cover the whole estate. The Service Provider shall plan, carry out and record all operations required on our sites within the scope of the agreement as set out in the procurement documents.

Options: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial duration of 5 years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.

Renewal: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial duration of 5 years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c5bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024579-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Thames Water
Contact Email
procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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