Notice Information
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.
Notice Details
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
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- 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
Buyer & Supplier
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
Further Information
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