Planning

Market Engagement - Kent Bioresources Project; Treatment and disposal of bioresources (sewage sludge) in Kent (UK)

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD.

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Planning

07 Feb 2024 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Southern Water Services Ltd. involves a planned Market Engagement initiative for the treatment and disposal of sewage sludge in Kent, UK. This initiative focuses on a comprehensive contract for designing, constructing, financing, and potentially operating advanced sludge treatment facilities. The deadline for the Request for Information (RFI) responses is 4th March 2024, with further updates to be provided in due course. The procurement falls under the services category, with the main procurement method being a Design, Build, Finance, and potentially Operate & Maintain model.

This tender by Southern Water Services Ltd. offers opportunities for businesses in the sewage services and environmental services industries, especially those involved in construction, engineering, waste management, and consultancy services. Businesses that can provide expertise in sewage treatment, construction of treatment plants, project management, and environmental consulting would be well-suited to compete in this initiative. By actively participating in this Market Engagement, businesses can contribute towards shaping the future strategies of Southern Water and potentially secure contracts for the development of advanced sludge treatment facilities in Kent.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement - Kent Bioresources Project; Treatment and disposal of bioresources (sewage sludge) in Kent (UK)

Notice Description

Southern Water is currently conducting a Market Engagement initiative focused on the treatment and disposal of sewage sludge (bioresources). This involves a comprehensive contract that encompasses the design, construction, financing, and potentially the operation and maintenance of advanced sludge treatment facilities. Southern Water invites participation from potential investors and suppliers to actively contribute to this exercise. The aim is to gain a deeper understanding of market capabilities and interests, setting out the groundwork for a potential subsequent tender. This is not a call for competition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are planning to restructure our bioresource (sludge) treatment facilities in Kent, consolidating our smaller treatment centres into two larger sites. We are currently processing approximately 42,000 tonnes dry solids (TDS) of raw sludge per year in that region (un-screened, screened, un-thickened, thickened liquid and screened dewatered cake derived from a range of wastewater treatment works) which are treated under conventional digestion followed by either maturation or liming of the treated sludge (Biosolids) for agricultural use. The biogas produced is used in combined heat & power (CHP) engines to generate heat & electricity, both used on site or exported (electricity). Our strategy involves replacing current assets and expanding capacity to process approximately 46,000 (TDS) of raw sludge. We plan to achieve this through the implementation of new advanced anaerobic digestion (AAD) technology at two proposed sites, namely Ashford and Ham Hill. Additionally, there is potential for the recovery of various resources, including ammonia. We aim to collaborate with interested parties to jointly develop and implement our strategy. We are exploring a Design, Build, Finance (and potentially Operate & Maintain) model. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued by Southern Water to initiate discussions and gain insights into the potential solutions and opportunities identified by potential investors and the broader industry. For the avoidance of doubt, the purpose of this Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) is to conduct a market testing exercise only and will not formally begin the procurement nor constitute any commitment by Southern Water to undertake any procurement exercise nor form a commercial strategy in a particular form. Any follow-up discussions and responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are solely for information and planning purposes. Additional information: Additional information can be obtained from our e-sourcing portal: https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/ It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Southern Water plan on holding a market engagement in the week commencing 26th February 2024, further information will be provided via our e-sourcing portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0437cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004012-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42996900 - Sludge-processing equipment

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45232422 - Sludge-treatment works

45252127 - Wastewater treatment plant construction work

45252140 - Sludge-dewatering plant construction work

45253700 - Digestion plant construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

66100000 - Banking and investment services

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71500000 - Construction-related services

71540000 - Construction management services

71541000 - Construction project management services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90400000 - Sewage services

90492000 - Sewage treatment consultancy services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90513600 - Sludge removal services

90513700 - Sludge transport services

90513800 - Sludge treatment services

90513900 - Sludge disposal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD.
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bioresources@southernwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1903264444

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

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