Tender

Water and Wastewater Network

AWE PLC

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Planning

22 Aug 2024 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

AWE PLC is inviting tenders for the management, maintenance and operation of its water and wastewater networks, including upgrades to its existing capability. This procurement is in the planning and tender stages, with a competitive procedure with negotiation. The project, titled "Water and Wastewater Network," falls under the industry category of water-treatment plant construction work (CPV: 45252120). Interested suppliers must register their interest via email and complete preliminary documents before the Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ) stage, which has a deadline of 7th October 2024. The project is located in the UKJ region and includes maintenance and repair work for wastewater plants (CPV: 45259100), with submissions to be made in written form by 24th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in water-treatment plant construction and maintenance. Suitable businesses would include those with experience in managing complex water networks, meeting stringent regulatory requirements, and offering round-the-clock maintenance services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive solutions, with a workforce holding appropriate security clearances (DV or SC), will be well-placed to compete. Subcontracting may be involved, provided the lead supplier meets AWE’s criteria. The selected supplier will benefit from a substantial contract scope, demanding expertise, capability, and adaptability to evolving regulatory landscapes. This contract promises substantial engagement and long-term partnership potential.

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Notice Title

Water and Wastewater Network

Notice Description

AWE is looking to award a contract for the management, maintenance and operation of AWE's water and waste water networks including upgrades to its existing capability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWE is looking to award a contract for the management, maintenance and operation of AWE's water and waste water networks including upgrades to its existing capability. The services required will consist of: * Managing, maintaining and operating AWE's water networks in line with AWE site licence conditions, statutory legislation, regulations, and approved codes of practice (ACOPs) * Upgrade and optimise the water networks through the delivery of an agreed programme with AWE issued via a task order process * 24/7/365 response to maintain the availability of networks for AWE Operations and meet the requirements of AWE's business resilience plans * Provision other repairs/works as necessary to keep infrastructure operational in accordance with agreed KPIs * Provision of project resource, as required, to deliver the above, operating with AWE working practices and meeting legislative and regulatory requirements * Provision of sampling and analysis capabilities including access to UKAS approved laboratories to meet regulatory compliance * Manage, maintain and operate all equipment, supplies, spares and vehicles as is necessary to conduct the contract scope * Understand and meet evolving regulatory requirements to provide compliant water services in line with the private drinking water regulations. In delivering the above, AWE is seeking the expertise of its chosen supplier to bring the necessary people, capability and technology to improve it's water networks and a supplier that can adapt to an evolving landscape as the network of buildings within the AWE site footprint changes during the contract term. "Please register your interest in this procurement by emailing AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk. On registration of interest, Bidders will be initially asked to complete an NDA and Security Assurance Questionnaire. On successful conclusion of these documents, Bidders will be invited to a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ) stage with a deadline of 7th October 2024."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04931c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026892-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45252120 - Water-treatment plant construction work

45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AWE PLC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aweprocurement@awe.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

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