Award

Smart Metering Solution - Installation Partners

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jan 2025 at 16:03

Tender

05 Mar 2024 at 17:37

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbrian Water Group Limited (NWG) has completed the procurement process for the Smart Metering Solution - Installation Partners contract. The contract, classified under works related to water-distribution pipelines (CPV code 45232150), encompasses external and internal meter exchanges and new smart meter installations for both household and non-household premises. This framework has been awarded to two suppliers for each of the three geographical lots: Northumbrian Operating Area, Essex Operating Area, and Suffolk Operating Area. The respective contract was concluded and notified on 24th January 2025, with actual contract signing scheduled to begin after 30 days from the notice date. NWG used a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, to appoint the suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies within the water distribution and related services sector. Companies involved in meter installation, planning, excavation, traffic management, and communication device installation will find this project particularly beneficial for business growth. Large-scale businesses such as Network Plus Services Limited and United Living Water Limited, as well as small and medium enterprises like CLC Utility Services Limited, are well-positioned to leverage these opportunities. Participants in this framework can expect to be involved in a long-term project with optional extensions up to an eight-year total duration, fostering sustained business engagement and growth in the respective operational areas.

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Notice Title

Smart Metering Solution - Installation Partners

Notice Description

NWG require installation partners to support our ongoing Smart Metering Transformation programme. The scope of the works covers external and internal meter exchanges and new smart meter installations, for both household and non-household premises. Installation partners will be responsible for tactical planning, premises surveys, excavation, backfill and reinstatement, traffic management, meter and communication device installation and meter issue resolution as required as part of the installation requirements. This award notice confirms that NWG has appointed two suppliers to each of the following lots of this framework: Lot 1 - Northumbrian Operating Area Lot 2 - Essex Operating Area Lot 3 - Suffolk Operating Area The successful suppliers are as set out in this award notice. This notice is intended to confirm the outcome of this procurement process. The 'date of conclusion of the contract' in this notice represents the day on which NWG is notifying the market of the outcome of this procurement; contracts will not be signed until on or after 30 days of the date of this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Northumbrian Operating Area

As per the main description - Northumbrian Operating Area

Options: The initial framework term will be for 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 36, then 24 months (96 month total framework award including the optional extensions).

Lot 2 - Essex Operating Area

As per the main description - Essex Operating Area

Options: The initial framework term will be for 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 36, then 24 months (96 month total framework award including the optional extensions).

Lot 3 - Suffolk Operating Area

As per main description - Suffolk Operating Area

Options: The initial framework term will be for 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 36, then 24 months (96 month total framework award including the optional extensions).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0445d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002601-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines

45233251 - Resurfacing works

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

65110000 - Water distribution

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Amy Barker
Contact Email
amy.barker@nwl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7562909341

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5FJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CLC UTILITY SERVICES

NETWORK PLUS SERVICES

UNITED LIVING WATER

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