Planning

PRO003780-Services-Framework-Construction Independent Assurance and Testing

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

29 Oct 2021 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by United Utilities Water Limited for the planned tender titled "PRO003780-Services-Framework-Construction Independent Assurance and Testing." This tender falls under the technical inspection and testing services category and will take place in the UK. The response deadline for potential suppliers is 18th November 2021. This initiative aims to identify suitable suppliers for the provision of Construction Independent Assurance and Testing Services, essential for auditing and testing materials and products on construction sites.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, or testing services. Firms capable of delivering expertise in areas such as the testing of pipe joints, structural integrity assessments, and materials analysis will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in quality control and compliance with industry standards, are encouraged to respond to this procurement process.

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Notice Title

PRO003780-Services-Framework-Construction Independent Assurance and Testing

Notice Description

The purpose of this PIN is to assess the number of suitable suppliers who would be interested in tendering for the provision of Construction Independent Assurance and Testing Services. The Construction Independent Assurance and Testing framework is required to support in the audit and testing of reinstatement products on site premises, to advise suitability of materials and products, as well as condition testing on pipes and liners. The is also a requirement to carry out assessment and audit of steel, concrete and other materials completed by others on construction sites and in manufacturer's premises to ensure compliance to relative standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this agreement will be subject but not limited to the following requirements: Testing and Assurance of Pipe Joints * Testing and Inspection of welds and joints * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops and remotely * Butt Fusion, Electrofusion and Mechanical Joints Pipeline Materials * Testing, assessment and analysis of pipes * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops and remotely * Materials include but are not limited to; Ductile iron, Cast Iron, Steel, Polyethylene Structural Steelworks * Testing, assessment and analysis of steelwork structures * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops and remotely * The services required are as followed but are not limited to; Ultrasonic Testing, Condition Assessment, Audit of 3rd party testing Coatings * Testing, assessment and analysis of various pipeline and pump coatings * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops and remotely * Audit of 3rd party testing Structural and Non-Structural Liners * Testing, assessment and analysis of various pipeline linings * Testing, assessment and analysis of various sewer pipeline linings (i.e. Cured in Place) * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops and remotely * Audit of 3rd party testing and witnessing of samples being collected Concrete Testing * Testing, assessment and analysis of cured concrete * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops and remotely * The services required are as followed but are not limited to; QC (Unbound Materials), QC (Particle Size Distribution), Cores and Petrography, Carbonisation Testing, Chlorination Testing, Half-Cell Pot Resistivity, Re-bar Detection, Audit of 3rd party testing Pressure Testing * Test Supervision and Data Analysis * Carry out Pressure Test, Analysis of Pressure Test, Audit of 3rd party testing * Capability to download pressure test data from site and remotely Street works Testing and Assurance * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops. Additional information: **Response deadline 18th November 2021** **Please see attached Supplier Competency Matrix**

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f196
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027176-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

76600000 - Pipeline-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2022Expired
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
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Adam Almond
Contact Email
adam.almond@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925678021

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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