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Tender

29 Jul 2024 at 16:05

Planning

11 Apr 2024 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Welsh Water) is seeking tenders for the Water Network Alliance Delivery Frameworks. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 5th September 2024. The project, spanning up to 8 years, encompasses various critical works related to water-distribution pipelines within the region of UKL (Wales). The tender is divided into two main lots: Lot 1 involves metering, customer appointment programmes, and network maintenance, whereas Lot 2 focuses on mains rehabilitation and mains laying. The total estimated value of the procurement is £752 million, and works under each lot will be awarded to multiple contractors according to specified criteria. The procurement method is a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the water infrastructure sector, particularly those with expertise in water-distribution pipelines, maintenance, and emergency response services. Companies specialising in civil engineering, plumbing, metering, and network repair and maintenance will find this framework advantageous. The structured division into lots and the scope for multiple contractors open avenues for both large enterprises and specialised SMEs to contribute effectively. Firms that meet the pre-qualification criteria stand to benefit from long-term contracts and a steady workflow, aiding in sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Water Network Alliance Delivery Frameworks

Notice Description

DCC intends to procure the next iteration of its Water Network Alliance (WNA), for AMP8 and early AMP9. The purpose of the WNA is to successfully deliver a metering installation programme, network, repair & maintenance, and improvements to the water network for a period of up to 8 years. DCC requires the services and works to be delivered under the following two Lots. Each Lot is independent from the other. Each lot requires the delivery of services over DCC's entire operating region. The following sets out the arrangement and activity of the two independent Lots. Lot 1 - Metering, Customer Appointment Programmes, and Network Maintenance. The work under Lot 1 will include plumber, surveyor water hygiene and civils work associated with the installation, replacement, and appointment of customer (domestic and industrial) meters, new connections, including self-lay water pipes up to 63 mm and the identification resolution by means of general civils activity of leakage identified in private land / property and the identification and replacement of lead pipes where appointment work is required. Lot 1 Work Package 1: progressive (planned) and customer reactive metering programmes, new connections including self-lay connections up to and including 63 mm, private leakage, and lead replacement. Lot 1 Work Package 2: leakage repair, network apparatus repair and maintenance, standby service, and emergency response, on site investigation services including trial holes. Works under Lot 1 will be up to 16 bar pressure and 500mm mains. At PQQ stage, Applicants applying for Lot 1 will be required to demonstrate competence in both Lot 1 Work Package 1 and Lot 1 Work Package 2 in accordance with the assessment criteria set out in the PQQ Documentation. At ITT stage, successful Applicants shall be required to submit Tenders that cover both Lot 1 Work Package 1, and Lot 1 Work Package 2. At the end of the procurement process, DCC intends to award Lot 1 Work Package 1 and Lot 1 Work Package 2 to two separate Contractors according to the award criteria set out in the ITT documentation. The Contractors may be required to provide substitution services for the alternate Work Package during the Term of the Agreement to meet resilience requirements. Lot 2 - Mains Rehabilitation & Mains Laying Framework. The works under Lot 2 principally includes the provision of engineering capability and delivery teams to undertake mains replacement and or rehabilitation works including excavation, repair / replacement and cleansing of network assets and reinstatement to compliment the civils activity. The delivery of works will be on pressurised systems and will require provision of emergency response for network bursts. Lot 2 Works Package 1: Investment and or Developer Services Schemes that encompass low medium and high complexity civils projects. Works undertaken will include all pressure and main size requirements including up to and including 16 bar pressure and 500mm diameter mains and greater than 16 bar pressure 500 mm mains (both Low- and High-Pressure mains). Provision of 365-day, 24-hour emergency response service for the repair of burst mains will also be a requirement under this Works Package. Lot 2 Works Package 2: Developer Services schemes [for mains laying and or connection] that extend up to 16 bar pressure and 500mm diameter only. Works under Lot 2 will include all pressure and main size requirements up to and including 16 bar pressure and 500mm diameter mains and greater than 16 bar pressure 500 mm mains. At the end of the procurement process, DCC intends to appoint 6 Contractors to Lot 2 Work Package 1, via a framework under which DCC can call off individual packages of work to meet programme, customer, and developer demands. DCC intends to appoint one Contractor to Lot 2 Work Package 1. There are no restrictions on an Applicant, applying for both Lots, subject to meeting the PQQ Assessment criteria.

Lot Information

Lot Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3

DCC is seeking to procure a minimum of two separate Contractors across the 3 Lots and intends to undertake the procurement process under the negotiated procedure in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The estimated annual value of each Lot is as follows: Lot 1 - Metering & Customer Appointment Programmes approx. PS30 million per annum Lot 2 - Repair & Maintenance approx. PS30 million per annum Lot 3 - Mains Rehabilitation & Mains Laying approx. PS40million per annum

Metering, Customer Appointment Programmes, and Network Maintenance

Lot 1 Work Package 1: progressive (planned) and customer reactive metering programmes, new connections including self-lay connections up to and including 63 mm, private leakage, and lead replacement. Lot 1 Work Package 2: leakage repair, network apparatus repair and maintenance, standby service, and emergency response, on site investigation services including trial holes.

Options: The agreement will be for an initial period of 60 months with the option to extend for a further 36 months at the sole discretion of DCC. This means a possible total duration of 96 months if all options are taken.

Renewal: The agreement will be for an initial period of 60 months with the option to extend for a further 36 months at the sole discretion of DCC. This means a possible total duration of 96 months if all options are taken.

Mains Rehabilitation & Mains Laying Framework

The works under Lot 2 principally includes the provision of engineering capability and delivery teams to undertake mains replacement and or rehabilitation works including excavation, repair / replacement and cleansing of network assets and reinstatement to compliment the civils activity. The delivery of works will be on pressurised systems and will require provision of emergency response for network bursts. Lot 2 Works Package 1: Investment and or Developer Services Schemes that encompass low medium and high complexity civils projects. Works undertaken will include all pressure and main size requirements including up to and including 16 bar pressure and 500mm diameter mains and greater than 16 bar pressure 500 mm mains (both Low- and High-Pressure mains). Provision of 365-day, 24-hour emergency response service for the repair of burst mains will also be a requirement under this Works Package. Lot 2 Works Package 2: Developer Services schemes [for mains laying and or connection] that extend up to 16 bar pressure and 500mm diameter only.

Options: The agreement will be for an initial period of 60 months with the option to extend for a further 36 months at the sole discretion of DCC. This means a possible total duration of 96 months if all options are taken.

Renewal: The agreement will be for an initial period of 60 months with the option to extend for a further 36 months at the sole discretion of DCC. This means a possible total duration of 96 months if all options are taken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04515d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023649-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38421100 - Water meters

42131160 - Hydrants

44161200 - Water mains

45000000 - Construction work

45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines

45232100 - Ancillary works for water pipelines

45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines

45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work

45233251 - Resurfacing works

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters

71322200 - Pipeline-design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£752,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£752,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF3 0LT
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

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