Planning

Boundary Boxes (and accessories) for Water Meters

PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED

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Planning

12 Dec 2024 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth Water Limited is in the planning stage of procuring boundary boxes and accessories for water meters, under the industry category of boundary boxes (CPV code 44423720). This procurement process is primarily focused on the South East region of England. The procurement will support their operational purposes and smart water meter deployment programme over the next ten years, with an initial contract period of five years and a potential extension of another five years. Following this pre-market engagement phase, a further call for competition is expected to be issued. Businesses should note that market engagement responses are not mandatory for future consideration. Key dates include a future notice anticipated on 11th February 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of water meter boundary boxes and related accessories. Companies with expertise in creating Reg31 compliant, adjustable, and telescopic boundary boxes will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses that can provide innovative solutions for smart metering and communication requirements, such as different lid constructs suitable for smart meter deployments, are well-suited to compete. Involvement in this procurement process can lead to substantial business growth, especially for those prepared to meet the detailed specifications and long-term maintenance commitments set forth by Portsmouth Water Limited.

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Notice Title

Boundary Boxes (and accessories) for Water Meters

Notice Description

The supply of boundary boxes, lids and accessories for water meters (including smart meters), replacements undertaken during mains and communication pipe renewal programmes and for the replacement of existing defective apparatus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Portsmouth Water is planning to purchase boundary boxes for operational purposes and its smart water meter deployment programme over the next 10 years. These will primarily be installed at new or previously unmetered properties. In addition to this we will be undertaking maintenance and replacement of existing boundary box installations. The Boundary boxes will be required to provide the following specifications: *Boundary boxes must be Reg31 compliant (Regulation 31 of The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 (as amended) *Boundary boxes will ideally be a sealed unit adjustable and telescopic to adjust to different depths of meter installations, though other solutions will be considered. *The box will also ideally cater for shallow installations as well as installation in contaminated ground. Boundary Box Unit The Boundary box: Will ideally provide 25mm push-fit fittings within the boundary box. Boundary Box Lid: We wish to assess different lid constructs due to our deployment of smart metering and communication requirements. This will be a key consideration to Portsmouth Water in the selection of lid materials. Additional information: Portsmouth Water intends to award this contract for the initial 5 years with a potential extension to another 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c788
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040098-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

34928000 - Road furniture

35341100 - Gunmetal pipe fittings

44163200 - Pipe fittings

44167000 - Various pipe fittings

44167300 - Bends, tees and pipe fittings

44423720 - Boundary boxes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAVANT
Postcode
PO9 1LG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Havant
Electoral Ward
Havant St Faith's
Westminster Constituency
Havant

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