MEICA Maintenance Framework

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Notice Title

MEICA Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

The Environment Agency require MEICA services (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Control and Automation) to support the operation, repair and maintenance of a variety of flood defence assets such as lock gates, pumping stations, river level maintenance weirs, and flow and level measurement systems. This procurement exercise is formed of six area based Lots to deliver planned and reactive maintenance, and minor project work. Each Lot will have it's own Framework Agreement and will be delivered by a single provider with a reserve Supplier in place. The initial term will be for three years with an optional one year extension based on performance. This framework will be available for use by the Environment Agency and no other authorities. This Notice is to alert the market of the award of the procurement activity.

Lot Information

Lot 2 - North East

North East
For all area based lots, work will include Planned Preventative maintenance, Reactive works and Minor project work (NOT Major project work). High voltage services to be included for Central only.

Given the critical nature of the EA's assets, the Contractor will be required to:

* provide a 24/7 call-out service within their framework area.

* provide a two-hour response time within their framework area.

* develop collaborative relationships both with the Client and with other Suppliers, through regular cross-supplier working groups/ communities of practice.

* identify and propose ongoing Continuous Improvement opportunities.

* commit to a 3-month mobilisation period. This is included in the post-award programme to enable the incoming supplier to upskill, familiarise themselves with the EA, the assets and sites, put in place the necessary resources, and develop their maintenance programme.

Lot 3 - Central

Central
For all area based lots, work will include Planned Preventative maintenance, Reactive works and Minor project work (NOT Major project work). High voltage services to be included for Central only.

Given the critical nature of the EA's assets, the Contractor will be required to:

* provide a 24/7 call-out service within their framework area.

* provide a two-hour response time within their framework area.

* develop collaborative relationships both with the Client and with other Suppliers, through regular cross-supplier working groups/ communities of practice.

* identify and propose ongoing Continuous Improvement opportunities.

* commit to a 3-month mobilisation period. This is included in the post-award programme to enable the incoming supplier to upskill, familiarise themselves with the EA, the assets and sites, put in place the necessary resources, and develop their maintenance programme.

Lot 5 - Wessex

Wessex
For all area based lots, work will include Planned Preventative maintenance, Reactive works and Minor project work (NOT Major project work). High voltage services to be included for Central only.

Given the critical nature of the EA's assets, the Contractor will be required to:

* provide a 24/7 call-out service within their framework area.

* provide a two-hour response time within their framework area.

* develop collaborative relationships both with the Client and with other Suppliers, through regular cross-supplier working groups/ communities of practice.

* identify and propose ongoing Continuous Improvement opportunities.

* commit to a 3-month mobilisation period. This is included in the post-award programme to enable the incoming supplier to upskill, familiarise themselves with the EA, the assets and sites, put in place the necessary resources, and develop their maintenance programme.

Lot 7 - EICR

EICR
EICR will be tendered as a separate lot, to be delivered by a supplier independent from any maintenance or project delivery. The scope for the EICR services, which will be consistent across all areas, is limited to electrical assurance/ reporting and emergency repair works identified during any inspection.

Lot 4 - South East

South East
For all area based lots, work will include Planned Preventative maintenance, Reactive works and Minor project work (NOT Major project work). High voltage services to be included for Central only.

Given the critical nature of the EA's assets, the Contractor will be required to:

* provide a 24/7 call-out service within their framework area.

* provide a two-hour response time within their framework area.

* develop collaborative relationships both with the Client and with other Suppliers, through regular cross-supplier working groups/ communities of practice.

* identify and propose ongoing Continuous Improvement opportunities.

* commit to a 3-month mobilisation period. This is included in the post-award programme to enable the incoming supplier to upskill, familiarise themselves with the EA, the assets and sites, put in place the necessary resources, and develop their maintenance programme.

Lot 6 - Devon and Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall
For all area based lots, work will include Planned Preventative maintenance, Reactive works and Minor project work (NOT Major project work). High voltage services to be included for Central only.

Given the critical nature of the EA's assets, the Contractor will be required to:

* provide a 24/7 call-out service within their framework area.

* provide a two-hour response time within their framework area.

* develop collaborative relationships both with the Client and with other Suppliers, through regular cross-supplier working groups/ communities of practice.

* identify and propose ongoing Continuous Improvement opportunities.

* commit to a 3-month mobilisation period. This is included in the post-award programme to enable the incoming supplier to upskill, familiarise themselves with the EA, the assets and sites, put in place the necessary resources, and develop their maintenance programme.

Lot 1 - North West

North West
For all area based lots, work will include Planned Preventative maintenance, Reactive works and Minor project work (NOT Major project work). High voltage services to be included for Central only.

Given the critical nature of the EA's assets, the Contractor will be required to:

* provide a 24/7 call-out service within their framework area.

* provide a two-hour response time within their framework area.

* develop collaborative relationships both with the Client and with other Suppliers, through regular cross-supplier working groups/ communities of practice.

* identify and propose ongoing Continuous Improvement opportunities.

* commit to a 3-month mobilisation period. This is included in the post-award programme to enable the incoming supplier to upskill, familiarise themselves with the EA, the assets and sites, put in place the necessary resources, and develop their maintenance programme.

Lot 2 - North East

North East
For all area based lots, work includes Planned Preventative maintenance, Reactive works and Minor project work (NOT Major project work).This is to support the operation, repair and maintenance of a variety of flood defence assets such as lock gates, pumping stations, river level maintenance weirs, and flow and level measurement systems.