Planning

PRO004533-Services-PIN-DSEAR Inspection, Compliance, Remediation & Support

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

05 Nov 2021 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by United Utilities Water Limited, which is seeking tender submissions for the project titled "PRO004533-Services-PIN-DSEAR Inspection, Compliance, Remediation & Support." This is part of the services industry, focusing on risk or hazard assessment, and is located across the North West of England. Currently in the planning stage, the response deadline for interested parties to submit their proposals is set for 6th December 2021 at 16:00. The buying organisation, based in Warrington, intends to ensure compliance with DSEAR regulations for a total of 459 treatment facilities and approximately 600 pumping stations within its operational remit.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in DSEAR consultancy, inspection services, and remediation support within the utilities sector. Companies with expertise in hazardous area classification, technical inspections, and electrical equipment maintenance will find a competitive advantage in this project. Additionally, firms capable of providing robust project management solutions and database management systems for DSEAR activities will also be well-suited to engage in this tender. The feedback requested in this market engagement exercise will help United Utilities outline a feasible contracting strategy, enhancing potential collaboration with qualified suppliers in the future.

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Notice Title

PRO004533-Services-PIN-DSEAR Inspection, Compliance, Remediation & Support

Notice Description

United Utilities wishes to understand the capability of the market to support UU with DSEAR compliance across their operational sites throughout the North West of England. A detailed programme of work is required to ensure UU are in full compliance with DSEAR on a total of 459 treatment facilities and approx. 600 pumping stations. The required services shall include DSEAR consultancy, detailed inspections and remediation services in the short/medium term, in addition to periodic inspections and ongoing technical support throughout the contract. The responses to this PIN will allow UU to gain insight into the interests and capabilities of the market, and ensure that any strategy devised will be feasible, accessible and competitive. Note, participation in this market engagement exercise is not a pre-requisite for entry to any future tender opportunity and the resulting information shall not be used to bestow an advantage on any participant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Over an estimated period of 3 - 4 years, United Utilities is undertaking a detailed programme of work to ensure DSEAR compliance at many of its operational sites. Services will be completed on wastewater and clean water treatment facilities and pumping stations throughout the North West of England. A total of 459 treatment sites and approx. 600 pumping stations have been earmarked for services as part of this programme of work. Details of the specification for this project can be found in the Scoping Document attached to this PIN, with a brief overview as follows: * DSEAR Consultancy: hazardous area classification and risk assessments. * Inspection Services: ATEX inspections, IS Loop data gathering and asset tagging. * Remediation Services: repair of electrical defects taking < 2 hours. * Descriptive System Documentation: IS Loop drawing, calculation and verification. * Provision of a database to manage all DSEAR activities, including maintenance activities, categorised defects and all information to produce the Verification Dossier. In addition to this project, United Utilities will require the contractor to support its BAU activities, including Periodic Inspections and general technical support. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is a call for feedback from suppliers regarding their interest and capabilities to work alongside UU to deliver this project. Feedback is requested in particular on the following topics: * Their capability to complete all aspects of the specification * Their capacity to undertake the entire project, including the scope of coverage and quantity of sites * Their ability to provide a database and portal for complete management of DSEAR activities. To include their ability to migrate all data from an alternative database * Their suggestion to optimally deliver the required services Additional information: This PIN is a request for information only at this stage. A future procurement is anticipated and we estimate the Contract Notice will be published in spring/summer 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f40e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027809-2021
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 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
Robert Kerr
Contact Email
robert.kerr@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7881233590

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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