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Ceramic Membrane Programme

SCOTTISH WATER

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Award

23 Mar 2026 at 10:18

Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water, an organisation headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom, is actively progressing with the Ceramic Membrane Programme, focusing on wastewater treatment plant construction across Scotland. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, aims to appoint strategic partners to deliver Ceramic Membrane plants under a framework lasting from 2025 to March 2033, with extension possibilities up to March 2039. The programme is valued between £500,000,000 to £800,000,000. The procurement method involves a selective, negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, targeting industries related to construction and civil engineering. Businesses interested in this tender should note the procurement category of works, with key capabilities required in MEICA, Civil Construction, and Ceramic Membrane Product Supply. The award has recently been made to Ross-Shire Engineering Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for companies operating in the construction and civil engineering sectors, given their involvement in building state-of-the-art treatment plants across Scotland. Companies capable of acting as both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer will find this tender appealing due to the comprehensive scope of works required. This programme supports large-scale business operations, offering potential for businesses to expand their service offerings and establish themselves as key players in the Scottish infrastructure sector. The usage of Building Information Modelling (BIM) standards and potential integration into larger procurement frameworks, such as SR27 and SR33, further emphasises the long-term strategic growth potential for participating companies.

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Notice Title

Ceramic Membrane Programme

Notice Description

Scottish Water is seeking to appoint a strategic partner(s) to deliver Ceramic Membrane plants as part of the Ceramic Membrane Capital Investment Programme. The framework(s) will be awarded for 2025 until March 2033, with extension options, at client discretion based on business requirements, up to March 2039. Estimated programme value is in the range of 500,000,000 to 800,000,000 GBP (Based on current pricing). Find a Tender Service (FTS) ranges are based on 2023 project pricing and as such, Scottish Water reserves the right to index these values over the duration of the procurement. Scottish Water requires a range of supplier capabilities in order to deliver this programme, including MEICA, Civil Construction and Ceramic Membrane Product Suppliers. The appointed partner(s) will be required to have capabilities in all these areas or be able to demonstrate how they will acquire these skillsets. The supplier will have pan Scotland capability to deliver this programme. It is expected that the supplier can act as both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer in the delivery of this Programme. The Construction, Design and Management (CDM) 2015 Regulations will apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Water is seeking to appoint a strategic partner(s) to deliver Ceramic Membrane plants as part of the Ceramic Membrane Capital Investment Programme. The framework(s) will be awarded for 2025 until March 2033, with extension options, at client discretion based on business requirements, up to March 2039. Estimated programme value is in the range of 500,000,000 to 800,000,000 GBP (Based on current pricing). Find a Tender Service (FTS) ranges are based on 2023 project pricing and as such, Scottish Water reserves the right to index these values over the duration of the procurement. Scottish Water requires a range of supplier capabilities in order to deliver this programme, including MEICA, Civil Construction and Ceramic Membrane Product Suppliers. The appointed partner(s) will be required to have capabilities in all these areas or be able to demonstrate how they will acquire these skillsets. The supplier will have pan Scotland capability to deliver this programme. It is expected that the supplier can act as both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer in the delivery of this Programme. The Construction, Design and Management (CDM) 2015 Regulations will apply. Phase 1 will consist of the construction, commissioning and hand-over of Turriff Ceramic Membrane Water Treatment Works. For phase 2 onwards, should the partners appointed in this Ceramic Membrane Programme Procurement also be successful in their bid in Scottish Waters SR27 Supply Chain Procurement, then it is expected, at Scottish Waters Discretion, that this Frameworks commitments from a design, delivery and commercial perspective would then transfer into the SR27 supply chain. This may include (but not limited to) a Primary Designer, responsible in part for design activity; an Integrator, responsible for programme management and delivery of enterprise objectives; and a procured supplier ecosystem which will form based on programme / project needs. If SW choose to deliver phase 2 through the supply chain for SR27, the successful tenderer may be required to transpose the requirements and commitments of this framework into an NEC Alliance agreement as part of the SR27 supply chain. NOTE: Integration into the supply chain as described above will involve the successful tenderer only and may not include any subcontractors. Once integrated into the SR27 supply chain the successful tenderer will be required to utilise SW's procured partners for any subcontracted activity. The successful contractor(s) must comply with the mandatory use of Scottish Water's specialist frameworks including Infrastructure, Kits, Civils Materials and Hires. It is Scottish Water's intention that all Capital Investment projects will be delivered using Scottish Water's Building Information Modelling (BIM) standards. In response to this FTS publication applicants cannot submit an ITN response as a joint venture. Scottish Water also reserves the right to augment the supply chain during SR27 to support emerging SR33 needs. SR33 is the period from 1st April 2033 until 31st March 2039. To facilitate this, a mid-point review of the SR27 supply chain will be conducted in 2030 and the current supply chain capacity and capability will be assessed at this time to ensure business requirements will be met. Based on the outcome of the review, Scottish Water reserves the right to procure additional/alternative supply chain contractor partners, as required.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 6 x 12 month periods, subject to the sole discretion of Scottish Water

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b355
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026107-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45252127 - Wastewater treatment plant construction work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months 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
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROSS-SHIRE ENGINEERING

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