Planning

Lease of 4 Hydro Vacuum Excavators

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

29 Jun 2022 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Northumbrian Water Group Limited planning to acquire the lease of four Hydro Vacuum Excavators. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically within the mechanical excavators industry. The tender period is set to close on 15 July 2022 at 12 noon, providing an opportunity for interested suppliers to express their interest by contacting the organisation before this deadline. The equipment will be primarily used in Thornaby, Washington, and Cramlington, where it is crucial for the maintenance of water infrastructure, especially in managing waterlogged conditions during repairs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing specialised vehicles or maintenance solutions in the sectors of water management and excavation. Companies with expertise in leasing excavation machinery that meets the specified requirements and can demonstrate capability in safe and efficient excavation practices would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process could yield valuable partnerships and contribute to business growth, especially for firms focused on sustainable solutions within the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Lease of 4 Hydro Vacuum Excavators

Notice Description

NWL Network Maintenance teams have a requirement for 4 vacuum excavators to assist with their repairs and maintenance activities. The vehicle's primary use is to facilitate the excavation of (and therefore repair of) burst water mains in which ground conditions are routinely waterlogged, and the machines need to be able to cope with both water and waterlogged excavated material. The excavators will be used extensively by Network Maintenance teams on repairs and maintenance activity, with clear safety and productivity benefits which should include: * Utility damage avoidance - safe excavation around electric cables * Manual handling reduction - uses water lance in lieu of manual digging * Productivity enhancements - excavation time reduced substantially * Customer experience - sites are cleaner and tidier. Interruption times reduced.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NWL require 4 lease Hydro-Vacuum Safe Excavation vehicles with the following specification: * Must be able to vacuum water * Use a water pressure lance * Mounted on a 18 tonne chassis (or less) NWL require vehicles that can provide a quick and efficient form of safe excavation. The vehicle's primary use is to facilitate the excavation of (and therefore repair of) burst water mains in which ground conditions are routinely waterlogged, and the machines need to be able to cope with both water and waterlogged excavated material. Please note that Air Vacuum excavators are of no use to NWL. The use of air lances do not cut through or breakdown clay and then saturated spoil and large amounts of water can blocks filters. This reduces suction and performance and the washing and cleaning of the filters in these air-vacuum excavators is also too time consuming and costly, rendering them unpractical and not financially viable for day in day out use. NWL require vacuum excavators which have been designed to use pressurised water to break the ground down, effectively using water to dislodge the soil. Water is inherently better at cutting through hard firm clay. Wet suction machines also do not require filters as water naturally suppresses dust, meaning they do not suffer from this reduced suction performance, no matter how saturated the spoil is. Additional information: This PIN is issued to manage a pre-market engagement exercise. Northumbrian Water Ltd seeks to obtain feedback from the marketplace in relation to what is currently available within this market space before issuing a tender. The primary focus of this pre market engagement is to provide market intelligence and an insight into market trends, solution availability, as well as any perceived risks and opportunities. It is not itself a call for tender or a pre-qualification exercise. The information within this document has been generated solely for market engagement purposes and, depending on the information received from potential suppliers and/or manufacturers, may not reflect the information ultimately presented in any future calls to tender. Northumbrian Water Ltd would appreciate your feedback in the form of a response to this questionnaire only and not request, at this stage, to discuss this in a separate environment. All responses will be treated confidentially. All responses will be carefully considered but will not bind Northumbrian Water Ltd to any approach to procurement, nor will responses be treated as conveying any promise or commitment on the part of the respondent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034bda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017716-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

43262100 - Mechanical excavators

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 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
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Philippa Longstaff
Contact Email
philippa.longstaff@nwl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7516587560

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5FJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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