Award

Mechanical Repair Products & Services

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Dec 2024 at 10:49

Tender

11 Apr 2024 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited has completed the procurement process for the framework titled "Mechanical Repair Products & Services," categorised under pipe fittings (CPV 44163200). This contract covers the provision of various mechanical couplings, adaptors, repair fittings, bespoke steel pipework, and a range of installed repair services for potable water pipelines within the Thames Water region, specifically in UKI and UKJ regions. The procurement was conducted using a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and the contract was awarded on 12th December 2024. The framework agreements were signed with suppliers Crane Limited, R2M Ltd, Utilities Support Engineering Limited, and UTS Engineering Limited. The framework has provisions for extension up to a maximum term of 8 years. Key lots included Mechanical Fittings, Repair Fittings, Under Pressure Drilling, In Line Valve Insertions, and Steel Specials.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of mechanical and repair fittings, especially those focused on potable water pipeline infrastructure. Businesses supplying mechanical products, such as couplings, adaptors, and bespoke pipework, as well as those offering installation services for under pressure drilling and valve insertions, are particularly well-suited to compete. With substantial contract values and multiple lots, both large enterprises and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, enabling growth by securing long-term agreements with a prominent buyer like Thames Water Utilities Limited. The framework agreement fosters collaboration and potential business expansion in the water utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Mechanical Repair Products & Services

Notice Description

This framework is to cover the provision of Mechanical couplings, adaptors, repair fittings (repair clamps), bespoke steel pipework (steel specials) and a range of installed repair services for potable water pipelines, this includes; under pressure drilling (hot tapping), line stopping services, under pressure valve insertions and the installation of bespoke and standard sized encapsulating collars.

Lot Information

Mechanical Fittings

The supply of Mechanical Products typically used to connect pipes of different materials and sizes. Including Mechanical Couplings & Adaptors for Poly-Ethylene Pipe, End Restrained Couplings & Adaptors for rigid pipe (non-PE), non end restrained couplings and dismantling joints.

Options: Can be extended up to a max term of 8 years

Renewal: Can be extended up to a max term of 8 years

Repair Fittings

The supply of Repair Fitting Products typically used to repair pipes of different materials and sizes. This includes both Ducile Iron Repair Clamps and Stainless Steel Repair Clamps.

Options: Can be extended up to a max term of 8 years

Renewal: Can be extended up to a max term of 8 years

Under Pressure Drilling, In Line Valve Insertions, Line Stops, Encapsulation Collars

This lot is split into 4 sub lots, these include; The supply, install, and commissioning of Under Pressure Tee's on Thames Water assets. The supply, install, and commissioning of Under Pressure Valves on Thames Water assets. The supply, install, and commissioning of Line Stops on Thames Water assets. The supply, install, and commissioning of Encapsulating Repair Collars on Thames Water assets.

Options: Can be extended up to a max term of 8 years

Renewal: Can be extended up to a max term of 8 years

Steel Specials

The supply of bespoke steel pipework.

Options: Can be extended up to a max term of 8 years

Renewal: Can be extended up to a max term of 8 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045155
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041555-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44163200 - Pipe fittings

44163210 - Pipe clamps

44163230 - Pipe connectors

44163240 - Pipe joints

44167000 - Various pipe fittings

44167100 - Couplings

44167110 - Flanges

44167111 - Flange adaptors

44167200 - Repair clamps and collars

44167300 - Bends, tees and pipe fittings

45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£44,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CRANE

R2M

UTILITIES SUPPORT ENGINEERING

UTS ENGINEERING

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