Early Market Engagement (EME) for Ministry of Defence replacement of Aquatrine Private Finance Initiatives (PFI)

Ministry of Defence

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Planning

14 Dec 2022 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning to replace the Aquatrine Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) for water and wastewater services. This procurement process involves developing a new Defence water and wastewater policy and strategy to support the exit and reprovisioning planning for the existing Aquatrine PFIs, which are set to expire from 2028 onwards. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) will engage in wide-ranging industry sessions in early 2023 to invite interested parties for an Early Market Engagement (EME) exercise. Businesses in the water distribution and related services sector are encouraged to register their interest for potential opportunities.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies involved in water distribution, sewage services, and environmental management. The Ministry of Defence seeks innovative solutions and insights from suppliers to inform its future requirements and commercial activities. Companies interested in participating can engage in Early Market Engagement activities by registering their interest with DIODCT-PFIRP@mod.gov.uk. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and its commercial partner, Advanced Demand Side Management (ADSM), aim to develop procurement options and analyse investments critical to the Aquatrine PFI Replacement project, shaping the future of water and wastewater service delivery across the UK.

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Notice Title

Early Market Engagement (EME) for Ministry of Defence replacement of Aquatrine Private Finance Initiatives (PFI)

Notice Description

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) needs a new Defence water and wastewater policy and implementation strategy to support the exit and reprovisioning planning for the Aquatrine Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts. The Aquatrine PFIs are due to expire from 2028 onwards. Before Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) begins the procurement process to replace this contract it is developing a new Defence Water and Wastewater Policy and Implementation Strategy to support the exit and reprovisioning planning for the Aquatrine PFI contracts. This policy will be developed following an assessment of whether MOD retains ownership of its current water, wastewater and sewage services through its private network or seeks to change service delivery, through transfer or adoption of assets, across GB, to statutory providers. Or a combination of both.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DIO will be carrying out wide-ranging engagement with Industry. In collaboration with ADSM, Industry engagement sessions will take place from early 2023 to invite interested parties to participate in Early Market Engagement (EME) activities including Industry Days and Bi-lateral discussions. DIO would welcome insight into market possibilities and potential innovative solutions. We would like to gain a better understanding of the Market, it's Suppliers and the role of SMEs, the feasibility of commercial models, the application of Social Value and to gather intelligence from providers which may influence and inform the development of future requirements and associated commercial activity. Companies and Organisations who can contribute to this Early Market Engagement exercise are invited to register their interest by contacting DIODCT-PFIRP@mod.gov.uk no later than Fri 20 Jan 23 providing the following details Name of Company/Organisation Point of Contact and contact details Mandate/purpose of Company/Organisation Reason for Interest

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038d45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035322-2022
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

41 - Collected and purified water

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

41100000 - Natural water

41110000 - Drinking water

41120000 - Non-drinking water

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

65110000 - Water distribution

65111000 - Drinking-water distribution

65120000 - Operation of a water-purification plant

65121000 - Water demineralisation services

65122000 - Water desalination services

65123000 - Water softening services

65130000 - Operation of water supplies

75100000 - Administration services

75221000 - Military defence services

75222000 - Civil defence services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90410000 - Sewage removal services

90420000 - Sewage treatment services

90430000 - Sewage disposal services

90440000 - Treatment services of cesspools

90450000 - Treatment services of septic tanks

90460000 - Cesspool or septic tank emptying services

90470000 - Sewer cleaning services

90480000 - Sewerage management services

90481000 - Operation of a sewage plant

90490000 - Sewer survey and sewage treatment consultancy services

90491000 - Sewer survey services

90492000 - Sewage treatment consultancy services

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services

90733200 - Surface water pollution rehabilitation services

90733300 - Surface water pollution protection services

90733400 - Surface water treatment services

90733500 - Surface water pollution drainage services

90733600 - Transboundary water pollution management or control services

90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services

90733800 - Groundwater pollution drainage services

90733900 - Groundwater pollution treatment or rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2024Expired
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
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORDSHIRE
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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Country
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Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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