Award

The Provision Of Water And Waste Water Retailer Services Across England And Scotland For The Subsidiaries Of FirstGroup

FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Oct 2023 at 15:11

Tender

16 Dec 2022 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED, has awarded a contract for water and waste-water retail services across ~400 locations in England and Scotland to Water Plus Limited. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The contract, valued at an undisclosed amount, was signed on 30th September 2023 and is currently active. This provides opportunities for businesses specialising in water distribution and related services to collaborate with FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED in fulfilling this service.

In an active tender, FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED is seeking providers to supply water and waste-water retail services across ~400 locations in England and Scotland. The procurement method is a Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The tender deadline is on 3rd February 2023, with the invitation date for the second stage set for 24th February 2023. This presents opportunities for businesses in the water services industry to compete for this contract, which has a total value of £10,000,000 (GBP).

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Notice Title

The Provision Of Water And Waste Water Retailer Services Across England And Scotland For The Subsidiaries Of FirstGroup

Notice Description

The Client requires a contract for water and waste-water retail services across the FirstGroup estate (~400 locations within England and Scotland which consume ~850,000m3 per annum). The contract will run for a 4 year term with a further optional 1 year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client requires a contract for water and waste-water retail services across the FirstGroup estate (~400 locations within England and Scotland which consume ~850,000m3 per annum). The contract will run for a 4 year term with a further optional 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0391ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030506-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
Contact Name
Tom Jolly
Contact Email
tom.jolly@firstrail.com
Contact Phone
+44 7980740923

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER PLUS

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