Tender

River Restoration & Associated Works

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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Tender

09 Jul 2021 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Thames Water Utilities Limited focuses on a tender titled "River Restoration & Associated Works". This contract falls under the category of environmental improvement works in the water and wastewater services industry, primarily located within the Thames Water operating area, covering London and the Thames Valley. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 4th August 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £30 million, with an initial term of four years and options to extend, allowing flexibility for potential future developments in the project scope.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in environmental improvement, construction, and design-build services, particularly those with experience in working in environmentally sensitive locations. Companies that can demonstrate their capability in river restoration projects, including riverbank protection, habitat enhancement, and stakeholder engagement, would be well-suited to participate. With a competitive procurement method allowing for a selective approach, interested suppliers should prepare to showcase their environmental management practices and relevant expertise to secure a position in this significant undertaking.

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Notice Title

River Restoration & Associated Works

Notice Description

We are the UK's largest Water and Wastewater services provider. We plan to award a Build and Design and Build agreements, focusing on River Restoration to meet our regulatory obligations. The works will be carried out at environmentally sensitive areas requiring relevant knowledge and experience. The works are to include: Weir/removals or modifications In channel habitat enhancement works including channel/bed re-profiling, installing in-channel gravels, woody debris River bank re-profiling River bank replacement with softer options Denaturalising river channels Involvement and support in consultations with stakeholders. These agreements will be used as part of our Capital Delivery programme, as well as smaller operational needs. All requirements will be in the Thames Water operating area, primarily focusing London and the Thames Valley areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are the UK's largest Water and Wastewater services provider, recycling waste from 15m people safely back to the environment, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Thames Water plans to award a Build and/or Design and Build agreement, focusing on River Restoration. The works will be carried out at environmentally sensitive areas. The works are to include: Weir/removals or modifications In channel habitat enhancement works including channel/bed re-profiling, installing in-channel gravels, woody debris River bank re-profiling, River bank replacement with softer options Denaturalising river channels Involvement and support in consultations with stakeholders. These agreements will support the delivery of schemes as part of our Capital programme, as well as smaller operational needs. All requirements will be in the Thames Water operating area, primarily focusing London and the Thames Valley areas. Thames Water are looking for suppliers who have a track record of providing these types of works at environmentally sensitive sites and can demonstrate how they manage environmental impacts and work to environmental constraints.

Options: Initial term is 4 years with an option to extend annually up to a maximum of 7 years (i.e. 4+1+1+1=7)

Renewal: Initial term is 4 years with an option to extend annually up to a maximum of 7 years (i.e. 4+1+1+1=7)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c614
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016034-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45246200 - Riverbank protection works

45247120 - Waterways except canals

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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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