Planning

Main Rehab Framework Agreement

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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12 Sep 2024 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled the "Main Rehab Framework Agreement". This initiative falls under the construction work category and is primarily focused on the structural renewal and maintenance of water distribution mains within the Thames Valley, North and South London, including Guildford. The estimated value of the project is £440 million, aimed at improving network resilience, reducing leakage, and decreasing the risk of mains failure. The procurement involves two lots: Lot 1 for design and build, and Lot 2 for build-only contracts, expected to span until April 2029 with potential extensions. Key upcoming dates include a launch event on 30th September 2024 and a deadline for confirming attendance by 26th September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and civil engineering. Companies specialising in waterworks, mains rehabilitation, and infrastructure projects are particularly well-suited to compete. The framework aims to appoint multiple contractors to handle the significant volume of work, thus opening avenues for both design and build-only contracts. Businesses adept at delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly those with experience in water distribution systems, will find this tender conducive to growth and expansion. With a substantial budget and long-term scope, participating firms can expect a steady pipeline of work and collaboration with Thames Water, a leading utility in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Main Rehab Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Thames Water has planned for 570km to be delivered during AMP8 (with a further 1,000km in AMP9). The intention is to split this between water quality driven mains rehab (12km), burst driven mains rehab (108km) and whole DMA replacement (380km). This framework is intended to compliment the existing framework by providing supplementary support in addressing the evolving demands of the current framework in the next AMP and going forward. The aim of the AMP8 Distribution Mains Renewal Programme is to replace the pipework (excluding new polyethylene) within the worst performing DMAs so that the amount of leakage in each of those areas is reduced. The business drivers for the schemes are: * Network resilience * Leakage reduction * Reduce risk of mains failure and customers interruptions * Improving C-Mex measure The objective of the Distribution Mains Renewal Programme is the structural renewal of targeted water distribution mains and all associated apparatus in the network to reduce bursts and leakage. Renewal of the water mains network shall include but not be limited to: * Optimisation, structural replacement or relining of distribution water mains within DMAs and bounded by district meters and the District Boundary Valves. * Structural replacement of all service connections from the distribution mains to customer boundaries, including installation of a suitable boundary box. * Replacement of all apparatus connected to the network including valves, hydrants, disinfection points, air valves, etc. * Securing abandoned mains by cutting and capping. Removing surface covers, marker posts and plates of abandoned washouts, hydrants, and valves etc. so that only covers relating to live apparatus remain.

Lot Information

Design and Build

This Mains Rehab Framework procurement is for the appointment of a Contractor(s) to deliver the mains works under a design and build (Lot 1) and build only (Lot 2) contracts. The value of the works is estimated between PS300m to PS440m covering an estimated meterage 100-200km across the Thames Valley, North London and South London (including Guildford) regions and will be split between 2nr Lots of 3-5 Contractors on each covering works up to April 2029 with the potential for a further extension of up to 4 years. Thames Water will produce the reference solution however in some cases the Contractor(s) may be appointed to produce the reference design or ECI works or both. Contract type: To be let under IChemE Burgundy Book Target Cost - with TW amendments Additional information: Launch event to be held via Teams on 30th September 2024 at 3.00pm (subject to approval) please email procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk for joining instructions and to confirm attendance by 26th September 1.00 pm

Build Only

This Mains Rehab Framework procurement is for the appointment of a Contractor(s) to deliver the mains works under a design and build (Lot 1) and build only (Lot 2) contracts. The value of the works is estimated between PS300m to PS440m covering an estimated meterage 100-200km across the Thames Valley, North London and South London(including Guildford) regions and will be split between 2nr Lots of 3-5 Contractors on each covering works up to April 2029 with the potential for a further extension of up to 4 years. Thames Water will produce the reference solution however in some cases the Contractor(s) may be appointed to produce the reference design or ECI works or both. Contract Type: To be let under NEC4 ECSS Short Form - with TW amendments (Lump sum / Cost Reimbursable)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029236-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
20 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
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

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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