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Water Treatment Works Digital Twin Proof of Concept - RFP

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Mar 2024 at 15:31

TenderUpdate

09 Jan 2024 at 12:04

TenderUpdate

01 Dec 2023 at 15:24

Tender

03 Nov 2023 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED, based in Reading, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for the Water Treatment Works Digital Twin Proof of Concept project. The procurement falls under the services category and aims to implement a digital twin solution to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes across multiple water treatment works. The procurement method is a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The deadline for submitting tenders was updated to 22 January 2024.

This tender opportunity presented by THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED offers qualified vendors the chance to deliver a tailored platform to improve productivity and efficiency in water treatment processes. Businesses in the IT services industry, specifically those with expertise in consulting, software development, and Internet support, would be well-suited to compete. The contract includes options for renewal up to a maximum duration of 3 years, providing a potential growth opportunity for vendors offering ongoing support and maintenance services.

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Notice Title

Water Treatment Works Digital Twin Proof of Concept - RFP

Notice Description

Thames Water (TW) are seeking a qualified vendor to provide a Water Treatment Work Digital Twin (WTW DT) solution that will enhance our organization's operational efficiency, streamline processes, and improve overall productivity. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering a robust platform tailored to our specific needs. This RFP outlines the requirements and expectations for the proposed solution and a framework agreement to provide the solution, for multiple water treatment works. In this context, digital twins will act as virtual representations of key water treatment plants across Thames Water.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The vendor shall provide the following services: Needs Assessment: Conduct a thorough analysis of our organisation's processes to identify areas where the solution can bring improvements and efficiencies. Deploy a Digital Twin solution that addresses our specific requirements. Software Development: Indicate and advise where vendor specific solution will require specific design, development, test, and deployment of code to meet TW requirements. Integration: Ensure seamless integration with existing systems and applications. User Demos: Provide facility and resource to allow staff to view and use proposed solution prior to decision to purchase. User Training: Provide comprehensive training sessions for our staff to ensure proper utilisation of the software's features. Data Migration: Migrate existing data from our current systems to the new software solution without data loss. Ongoing Support: Offer technical support and maintenance services post-implementation, including regular updates and bug fixes.

Options: TWUL envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 3 years

Renewal: TWUL envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0415d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008486-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Thames Water
Contact Email
procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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