Tender

Inspecting Engineer and QCE Services

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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22 Sep 2021 at 15:08

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14 Jul 2021 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is conducting a tender for "Inspecting Engineer and QCE Services" within the civil engineering consultancy services category. The procurement is currently in the active stage, following a selective method that involves a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The tender submission period closed on 13 August 2021, and the contract's end date extends to a duration of 2880 days. This requirement is legally mandated under the Reservoirs Act 1975 and is being monitored by relevant authorities, including DEFRA and the Environment Agency. The address for the buying organisation is located at Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, WA5 3LP, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on civil engineering and consultancy services, particularly those that specialise in inspections and assessments of reservoirs. Companies capable of working within legal frameworks and demonstrating compliance with stringent selection criteria will find this contract appealing. Due to the necessity for inspecting engineers appointed by DEFRA, businesses that possess relevant certifications and industry experience could effectively compete for this procurement, thereby enhancing their market presence and expanding their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Inspecting Engineer and QCE Services

Notice Description

United Utilities has a requirement to carry out inspections of reservoirs under section 10(2)(d) of the Reservoirs Act 1975, as amended by the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. Inspecting engineers are appointed to the Panel by DEFRA and monitored by the EA. Since the requirement is legal, rather than regulatory, OFWAT have no involvement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

United Utilities has a requirement to carry out inspections of reservoirs under section 10(2)(d) of the Reservoirs Act 1975, as amended by the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. Inspecting engineers are appointed to the Panel by DEFRA and monitored by the EA. Since the requirement is legal, rather than regulatory, OFWAT have no involvement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c7fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023599-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 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
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Bill Russell
Contact Email
william.russell@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7933290461

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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