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prj_3928 Chemicals Framework

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD.

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2024 at 16:05

Tender

01 Jun 2023 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Water Services Ltd. has conducted a procurement process for the Chemicals Framework. This framework covers the supply and management of water-treatment chemicals and involves awarding a framework to a pool of service providers. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The award has been given to multiple suppliers including Brenntag UK Ltd, Industrial Chemicals Limited, and others. The Framework has a total value of £104,000,000 and was signed on June 18, 2024.

This tender for the Chemicals Framework by Southern Water Services Ltd. offers opportunities for businesses in the water treatment chemicals industry. Companies with expertise in supplying and managing water-treatment chemicals, particularly those with strong resources, management capabilities, and sourcing power, are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage for this opportunity has been completed, and the contract is currently active, providing a chance for interested businesses to contribute to Southern Water Services' operations in the UK.

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Notice Title

prj_3928 Chemicals Framework

Notice Description

SWS is awarding a framework for the 'supply and management of chemicals (to be delivered in a safe and environmentally responsible way in accordance with SWS procedures and guidelines necessary for its day-to-day operation, the treatment of waste water and provision of clean water. Disruption to the supply of chemicals could have an impact on operations and / or brand perception therefore the continuity of supply is essential and Tendering companies must have the resources, management, capacity, sourcing power and processing capability to meet SWS expectations, spikes in demand and fluctuating volumes. The use of telemetry, VIM (vendor inventory management) or automated stock control and re-ordering systems is essential. The objective of this tender is to ensure that SWS have a resilient supply chain to minimise the impact of any supply disruptions. SWS is awarding a Framework to a pool of Service Providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and management of chemicals (to be delivered in a safe and environmentally responsible way in accordance with SWS' procedures and guidelines necessary for its day-to-day operation, the treatment of waste water and provision of clean water. Disruption to the supply of chemicals could have an impact on operations and / or brand perception therefore the continuity of supply is essential and Tendering companies must have the resources, management, capacity, sourcing power and processing capability to meet SWS' expectations, spikes in demand and fluctuating volumes. The use of telemetry, VIM (vendor inventory management) or automated stock control and re-ordering systems is essential.

Renewal: There will be options to extend the framework by either three, annual options to extend the Framework, or one, three year extension, at SWS' discretion by a further period of up to 3 years (8 years total).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d2e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018826-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

14400000 - Salt and pure sodium chloride

24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals

24311411 - Sulphuric acid

24311420 - Phosphoric acid

24311500 - Hydroxides as basic inorganic chemicals

24311520 - Sodium hydroxide

24311521 - Caustic soda

24311800 - Carbon

24312122 - Ferric chloride

24313122 - Ferric sulphate

24313123 - Sulphate of aluminium

24313124 - Sodium sulphate

24322210 - Methanol

24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£104,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20241 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
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD.
Contact Name
Simon Logan
Contact Email
simon.logan@southernwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1903264444, +44 7526977363

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3NX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Northbrook
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BRENNTAG

INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS

KEMIRA

TARMAC CEMENT AND LIME

TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION

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