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Thames Water Laboratory Market Engagement

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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12 Apr 2024 at 11:57

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited has initiated a tender titled "Thames Water Laboratory Market Engagement" in the works category, concerning the construction of a laboratory building. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a tender period ending on 10th May 2024. This initiative aims to replace the existing laboratory facility within the next asset management period (AMP) spanning 2025-2030, to enhance operational resilience, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Suppliers interested in delivering a new laboratory capability for Thames Water must engage through the IASTA Smartsource platform.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and laboratory services industries to participate in the development of a cutting-edge laboratory facility for Thames Water. Companies with expertise in laboratory building construction, UKAS accreditation, and operational resilience are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could provide businesses with a chance to contribute to essential services delivery, operational insights, and regulatory compliance for Thames Water. Suppliers should consider submitting their responses through IASTA Smartsource before the tender period ends on 10th May 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thames Water Laboratory Market Engagement

Notice Description

The laboratory at Thames Water is critical for meeting our regulatory and operational requirements. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including the provision of assurance for the services we deliver to our customers, the community and the environment, all while maintaining UKAS accreditation. The Thames Water laboratory analyses over half a million samples and generates almost three million results per annum. The current laboratory facility is approaching the end of its service life and Thames Water are considering a replacement within the next asset management period (AMP), which spans 2025-2030. Combined with a growing demand for laboratory services, operational insights and regulatory requirements there is a generational opportunity to establish a centre of excellence for a future laboratory capability, integrating cutting-edge systems, skilled personnel, and streamlined processes. This initiative aims to fortify our operational resilience, enhance efficiency, and sustain the delivery of life's essential service. Thames Water is currently considering a range of options for the delivery of a new capability. These range from full ownership and operational responsibilities, to leasing and operating a facility. At present, Thames Water does not envisage a fully outsourced model but are open to understand what opportunities exist across the spectrum of potential delivery models. This Market Engagement is to help inform options for supply chain delivery of services to deliver a new laboratory capability for Thames Water. Please see Section VI.3 Additional Information for access to the supplier information pack and process for submitting your responses through IASTA Smartsource.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The PIN notice is related to market engagement, please see additional information section for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0451cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011960-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Oct 2024Expired
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
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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