Award

Leaky Loos

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2025 at 07:47

Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Northumbrian Water Group Limited for the service titled "Leaky Loos" falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, specifically plumbing and sanitary works. It encompasses the geographical locations of the Northeast of England, Essex, and Suffolk. The procurement process is in the award stage, with contracts already active for the Northern, Essex, and Suffolk operating areas as of 11th February 2025. The procurement was conducted through a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, following a selective procurement method. The process included key dates, with the expression of interest deadline on 22nd October 2024, and the completion of pre-qualification questionnaires by 29th October 2024.

Businesses specialising in plumbing and repair services have significant growth opportunities through this procurement. The contract is well-suited for providers who can supply high-quality plumbing materials and maintain a reliable and responsive customer service approach, accommodating the volumes projected by Northumbrian Water. Companies capable of managing operations across large regions such as Northeast England, Essex, and Suffolk can benefit from securing one or more lots, thereby expanding their service footprint. Moreover, access to Northumbrian Water’s customer billing system could streamline appointment scheduling and management, further enhancing business efficiency for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Leaky Loos

Notice Description

Northumbrian Water has a requirement for the repair of leaking toilets for our customers in all our operating region. This covers the North East of England - from Berwick to the borders of North Yorkshire and from the East Coast across the Pennines to the Cumbrian border, covering Weardale, Teesdale and Kielder. This also covers Essex and Suffolk. This scope will be spilt in to 3 lots dependent on operating areas. Lot One will be the North operating area, Lot Two will be Essex and Lot Three will be Suffolk.

Lot Information

Northern Operating Area

Northumbrian Water has a requirement for the repair of leaking toilets for our customers in all our operating areas. This covers the Northeast of England - from Berwick to the borders of North Yorkshire and from the East Coast across the Pennines to the Cumbrian border, covering Weardale, Teesdale and Kielder. A leaky loo is defined as when water is leaking from the cistern to the pan, and any inlet valves. The supplier will cover the geographical area of Northumbrian Water's Northern operating area. Leaky loos will be identified on an ongoing basis throughout the year, however NWL cannot guarantee the actual volumes or that there will be a consistent stream of work as the requirement is driven by customer demand. NWL are aiming to repair approx. 3200 toilets across our whole supply area, broken into 2,050 in the Northern Operating area per year but NWL cannot guarantee this. NWL will provide contact details of customers who have reported a leaky loo. The supplier will contact the customer to arrange timed appointments (8am1pm or 12-6pm) to repair the leaky loo. The supplier will be responsible for keeping to the times and if any unplanned or not pre-agreed changes occur (e.g., late or early arrival), a compensation payment will be given to the customer. This payment of PS30 would be the responsibility of the supplier. The supplier will carry out the repair to an expected standard and if necessary, explain what has been done to the customer. All communications with customers (e.g., phone calls, emails, letters), visits to properties and works undertaken will be recorded and reported to NWL within 24 hours. The supplier will be responsible for purchasing and using good quality plumbing materials. The supplier will take a meter reading from the property (if it is a metered property) at the time of visit. The supplier will be given direct access into NWL customer billing system. We will require you to input all customer contacts and appointments made and fulfilled, timings of these and what occurred. Please ensure the cost for this resource is included in your proposal

Options: After the initial 24 months a further 36 months may become available

Essex Operating Area

Northumbrian Water has a requirement for the repair of leaking toilets for our customers in all our operating areas. This covers our Essex operating area. A leaky loo is defined as when water is leaking from the cistern to the pan, and any inlet valves. The supplier will cover the geographical area of the Essex operating area. Please see documents attached in section 1.5.1. Leaky loos will be identified on an ongoing basis throughout the year, however NWL cannot guarantee the actual volumes or that there will be a consistent stream of work as the requirement is driven by customer demand. NWL are aiming to repair approx. 3200 toilets across our whole supply area, broken into 958 in Essex per year but NWL cannot guarantee this. NWL will provide contact details of customers who have reported a leaky loo. The supplier will contact the customer to arrange timed appointments (8am1pm or 12-6pm) to repair the leaky loo. The supplier will be responsible for keeping to the times and if any unplanned or not pre-agreed changes occur (e.g., late or early arrival), a compensation payment will be given to the customer. This payment of PS30 would be the responsibility of the supplier. The supplier will carry out the repair to an expected standard and if necessary, explain what has been done to the customer. All communications with customers (e.g., phone calls, emails, letters), visits to properties and works undertaken will be recorded and reported to NWL within 24 hours. The supplier will be responsible for purchasing and using good quality plumbing materials. The supplier will take a meter reading from the property (if it is a metered property) at the time of visit. The supplier will be given direct access into NWL customer billing system. We will require you to input all customer contacts and appointments made and fulfilled, timings of these and what occurred. Please ensure the cost for this resource is included in your proposal.

Options: After the initial 24 months a further 36 months may become available

Suffolk Operating Area

Northumbrian Water has a requirement for the repair of leaking toilets for our customers in all our operating areas. This covers the Suffolk operating area A leaky loo is defined as when water is leaking from the cistern to the pan, and any inlet valves. Leaky loos will be identified on an ongoing basis throughout the year, however NWL cannot guarantee the actual volumes or that there will be a consistent stream of work as the requirement is driven by customer demand. NWL are aiming to repair approx. 3200 toilets across our whole supply area, broken into 192 in Suffolk per year but NWL cannot guarantee this. NWL will provide contact details of customers who have reported a leaky loo. The supplier will contact the customer to arrange timed appointments (8am1pm or 12-6pm) to repair the leaky loo. The supplier will be responsible for keeping to the times and if any unplanned or not pre-agreed changes occur (e.g., late or early arrival), a compensation payment will be given to the customer. This payment of PS30 would be the responsibility of the supplier. The supplier will carry out the repair to an expected standard and if necessary, explain what has been done to the customer. All communications with customers (e.g., phone calls, emails, letters), visits to properties and works undertaken will be recorded and reported to NWL within 24 hours. The supplier will be responsible for purchasing and using good quality plumbing materials. The supplier will take a meter reading from the property (if it is a metered property) at the time of visit. The supplier will be given direct access into NWL customer billing system. We will require you to input all customer contacts and appointments made and fulfilled, timings of these and what occurred. Please ensure the cost for this resource is included in your proposal.

Options: After the initial 24 months a further 36 months may become available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021045-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Amy Clarke
Contact Email
amy.clarke3@nwl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7543301740

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5FJ
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)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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