Tender

Mains Rehabilitation

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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28 Nov 2024 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is inviting tenders for a large-scale Mains Rehabilitation project focused on the construction industry. Situated in the Thames Water region, including areas in UKI and UKJ, the project encompasses a variety of construction works such as the installation of a new chemical storage and dosing system, aeration lanes, and tertiary solids removal facilities. The most recent updates to the project include the cancellation of Lot 2 due to insufficient candidates and the optimization of distribution water mains. The procurement method is a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and the tender submission deadline is 14 January 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for construction companies specializing in water treatment and infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in designing and building water distribution systems, including structural replacements and installation of water-related apparatus, would be well-suited to compete. With an estimated total value of £440 million and a potential contract duration of up to eight years, suppliers could secure a long-term partnership with Thames Water, thereby stabilizing revenue streams and fostering growth.

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Notice Title

Mains Rehabilitation

Notice Description

This project includes, but is not limited to the following packages of work: A new chemical storage and dosing system to aid Phosphorus removal A new pre-aeration primary tank supernatant and RAS mixing and distribution chamber A new activated sludge aeration lane that matches existing with two new 35 m diameter final settlement tanks and RAS system A new Tertiary Solids Removal treatment stage A new standby power facility A new centrate storage tank and pump system to return centrate for treatment A new Picket Fence Thickener to operate in parallel to two existing units A new liquor return pump station to return site liquors for treatment

Lot Information

Lot 1 (Design and Build)

Lot 1 - Design and Build Water Quality, Burst Driven, DMA Replacement IChemE Burgundy Book - TW Amendments 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.

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 4 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 8 years.

Lot 2 (Build Only)

Lot 2 - Build Only Water Quality, Burst Driven, DMA Replacement NEC4 ECSS Short form with TW Amendments 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.

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 4 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 8 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001856-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 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
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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