Award

NEPO311 Water Retail Services

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2025 at 09:43

Tender

23 Sep 2024 at 08:44

Planning

16 May 2024 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), has initiated the tender process for the NEPO311 Water Retail Services Framework Agreement. This procurement falls under the Water Distribution and Related Services category (CPV 65100000) and includes provisions for Automatic Meter Reading and associated services to aid in water consumption reduction and efficiency. The framework is set to encompass the entire UK region and is estimated at a value of £120,000,000 GBP. The procurement stage is currently in the planning stage, with market consultation meetings scheduled for early June 2024. The tender submission deadline for the Selection Questionnaire is 30th May 2024, and the contract period is anticipated to begin on 1st April 2025, with the option to extend by an additional 12 months.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in water distribution, particularly those holding a valid Water Supply and Sewerage Licence authorised by Ofwat. The NEPO311 Framework Agreement, designed as a sole supplier contract, emphasises efficiency and comprehensive water and wastewater management services, including energy efficiency support and consulting services. Businesses with robust capabilities in automatic meter reading, leak detection, and site audits will find this tender particularly lucrative, as it aims to provide significant value and cost savings to public sector organisations across the UK. The procurement method is a selective, two-stage restricted procedure, conducive for businesses capable of meeting high-level requirements and demonstrating substantial capability and capacity.

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Notice Title

NEPO311 Water Retail Services

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) Is seeking tenders for water retail services. At the time of submitting an SQ, and throughout the life of the Framework Agreement, tenderers must hold a valid Water Supply and Sewerage Licence with the appropriate retail authorisation, as issued by Ofwat. Also included within the scope of the Framework Agreement is the provision of Automatic Meter Reading and associated services and systems. The Framework Agreement will also include provisions for assisting in the reduction of consumption and supporting users efficiency schemes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NEPO are using a two-stage, restricted procedure for this Framework Agreement. The first is a Selection Questionnaire which will be used to shortlist organisations. It should be noted that one of the key mandatory criteria at Selection Questionnaire stage is for organisations to hold a relevant Water Supply and Sewerage Licences with the appropriate retail authorisation, as issued by Ofwat. The Selection Questionnaire document also contains an ITT overview that sets out the high-level requirements of the Framework Agreement. This document will allow organisations to determine if they are interested in this opportunity and consider whether they have the required capability and capacity to deliver the Framework Agreement prior to submitting a Selection Questionnaire. The Framework Contract will be a sole supplier Framework Contract with one Lot. Those organisations shortlisted from the Selection Questionnaire and invited to tender will be evaluated in accordance with Award Criteria contained within the Invitation to Tender documents. The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system (Open). Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Contract must register their expression of interest and submit the selection questionnaire and tender response through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, suppliers should register on the Open eTendering System at https://www.open-uk.org/ Selection Questionnaire and Tender responses must be submitted using the link above. Selection Questionnaire and Tender responses submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5pm and Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.openhub.org/training to access the available Training Guides.

Renewal: It is anticipated that this Framework Contract will be renewed prior to its conclusion. Framework Contract Period: 36 months supply contract commencing 1st April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012712-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
19 Feb 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
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
Laura Kyle, Marie Forster
Contact Email
energy@nepo.org, marie.forster@nepo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1916380040

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIAN WATER BUSINESS (NATIONAL

Further Information

Notice URLs

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