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SAP ECC Support

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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23 Jan 2025 at 17:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "SAP ECC Support," within the computer support services category. The project involves providing support and maintenance for Thames Water's SAP ECC platform. The contract has a value of £5,000,000 and will be awarded through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The initial contract period is 3 years, with possible extensions of up to 2 additional years, making a total potential duration of 5 years. Interested suppliers must request a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) and submit their responses electronically. The procurement is active, with the tender period ending on 7th February 2025. The location of service delivery can be remote, either within the UK or abroad.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in IT support and maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in SAP ECC platform management and those capable of providing long-term price stability will be well-suited to compete. The provision for a lengthy contract period and potential extensions offers stability and consistent work for the successful tenderer. Companies with a strong track record in data protection and electronic submission systems may also find additional leverage in this process. With a defined request for a minimum of five candidates to proceed to the negotiation stage, it is an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to secure a prestigious client and expand their market presence within the public utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAP ECC Support

Notice Description

Provision of support and maintenance for Thames Water's SAP ECC platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thames Water is tendering for the provision of support services for the SAP ECC platform. This service will involve a third-party resolving flagged issues with the SAP ECC platform and ensuring the platform continues to run as requested by Thames Water. Thames Water seeks long-term price stability for these services and prefers a 3-year contract, with allowable 1 year extensions up to a maximum of 5 years in total contract length.

Options: Description of 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: Any agreement awarded would be for a maximum initial period of 3 years, with options to extend for two further one year periods. The maximum total contract length would be 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d5dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002442-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

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