Award

Water and Waste Water Billing Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2024 at 09:43

Tender

26 Sep 2023 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to establish a framework agreement for Water and Waste Water Billing Services for the Scottish Public Sector and Third Sector organisations. The procurement process, initiated through a tender, involves the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate. The duration of the framework agreement is three years with a possible extension. The procurement method used is an open procedure. The contract value is GBP 280,000,000. The tender period ends on October 27, 2023, with bid validity until April 29, 2024.

This tender for Water and Waste Water Billing Services presents opportunities for businesses involved in water distribution and related services to compete. The procurement process ensures community benefits with a focus on sustainable procurement goals and sub-contracting opportunities. Businesses holding relevant licenses and meeting specified suitability, economic, and technical criteria are well-suited to participate. The emphasis on environmental impact and resilience in the supply chain makes this opportunity attractive for progressive and environmentally-conscious enterprises.

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Notice Title

Water and Waste Water Billing Services

Notice Description

Framework for Water and Waste Water Billing Services for the Scottish Public Sector and Third Sector organisations. The duration of the framework agreement will be for three years with the option to extend for a further twelve month period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement is for Water and Waste Water Billing Services

Renewal: A one year contract extension option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0403e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007138-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

48444100 - Billing system

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
March 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Stephen Ogilvie
Contact Email
stephen.ogilvie@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH WATER BUSINESS STREAM

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