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Award

13 Mar 2024 at 14:11

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15 Jan 2024 at 15:18

TenderUpdate

03 Jan 2024 at 17:11

Tender

10 Nov 2023 at 20:18

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited initiated a procurement tender titled "Automation of Regional Control (SCADA) - RFP" for IT services within the services category. The tender aimed to automate and optimise aspects of the Regional SCADA system, with a focus on improving water supply efficiency. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The deadline for tenders was amended to 2 February 2024, 12pm.

This procurement offers an opportunity for qualified vendors to provide detailed design, testing, deployment, and ongoing support for the automation solution. Businesses in IT services, consulting, and software development sectors would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Thames Water Utilities Limited, based in Reading, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties must engage through electronic submission following the guidelines specified on the procurement webpage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Automation of Regional Control (SCADA) - RFP

Notice Description

Thames Water (TW) are seeking a qualified vendor aiming to automate & optimise specific aspects of our Regional SCADA system. Currently, a considerable portion of TW operation relies on manual management by a control room. The primary objective is to conduct a Proof of Concept (POC) for either the Lower Hall B & Woodford hydraulic systems or the entire TW Ring Main. This will allow the control to be optimised, ensuring continued supply of wholesome water, whilst taking into consideration operating strategies to reduce leakage and energy use. It will also remove the risk of any human error.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The vendor shall provide the following services: Detailed Design: Conduct a thorough assessment of how the product will be integrated within existing Thames Water Infrastructure to meet both operational and maintenance needs to optimise two hydraulic areas. Develop, Test & Deploy: Deliver a centralised automation solution that addresses our specific requirements, full testing in advance of deployment into production. Commission & Optimise: Full testing within the production environment to ensure the solution is fit for purpose and enables continued operation whilst generating optimal benefit. User Training: Provide comprehensive training sessions for our staff to ensure proper utilisation of the software features. Ongoing Support: Offer 24/7 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 4 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 4 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04178e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008044-2024
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
13 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20242 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Postcode Area
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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