Tender

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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04 Nov 2024 at 15:24

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21 Oct 2024 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is inviting suppliers to participate in a tender for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), workwear, and health & safety consumables under the framework agreement FA2164. The aim is to consolidate these categories, improving commercial value and operational efficiency. The procurement method is a selective, negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, and spans a region covering the entirety of the Thames Water area, especially in UKI and UKJ. Key deadlines include an amended Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) submission date of 11 November 2024 at 15:00. The procurement stage is currently in the tender update phase, and the estimated contract value is £12,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in protective and safety clothing. Suppliers who can provide high-quality PPE and related products, along with robust inventory management and innovative ordering solutions, are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement is set to last for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of annual extensions up to a maximum of eight years. The procurement includes a two-stage approach with an e-auction in the second stage, aiming to ensure value and efficiency. Given the scope and value of the contract, this opportunity can catalyse substantial business growth for successful suppliers.

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Notice Title

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Notice Description

Consolidation of PPE, Workwear, and Health & Safety Consumables

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thames Water is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with a single supplier for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), everyday workwear, and health & safety consumables. This includes items such as trousers, jackets, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, overalls, and various protective gear for head, foot, eye, ear, and hand protection. The aim is to consolidate these categories to enhance commercial value, improve operational efficiencies, and standardise products. The procurement process will involve a two-stage approach, with the second stage being an E-Auction to drive additional value. The successful supplier will be expected to ensure on-time and in-full (OTIF) deliveries, provide inventory management solutions, and integrate ordering innovations such as webshops and SAP integrations.

Options: Any agreement awarded would be for a maximum initial period of 3 years, with options to extend for two further, one year periods.

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with option to extend annually up to a maximum term of 8 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04afc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035674-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2024Expired
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
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, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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