Tender

Common Data Environment (CDE) Platform

SCOTTISH WATER

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Tender

23 May 2025 at 13:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water is currently in the tender stage for procuring a Common Data Environment (CDE) Platform, aimed at enhancing their capital delivery project information management. The procurement is classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and falls within the procurement of "goods". The proposed CDE platform is intended to serve as a pivotal part of Scottish Water's Strategy Review 2027 readiness programme, with a contract value of £5,500,000. The project is based in Scotland, and interested bidders must submit their offers by 23rd June 2025. This selective procurement process involves a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition and foresees the formation of a framework agreement. The procurement process operates under the legal framework stipulated by the EU Directives, facilitated by Scottish Water's e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software development companies specialising in data management systems, configuration, and integration services. Businesses capable of providing CDE products, system testing, and compliance documentation, as well as user training, will find this tender highly relevant. Moreover, those well-versed with ISO 19650 standards and possessing capabilities in advanced technologies and real-time collaboration tools will be well-positioned to benefit. The project offers a pathway to support Scottish Water in streamlining operations, enhancing collaboration, and adopting innovative solutions. Companies interested in expanding their portfolio within the water utility sector have a chance to form a long-term strategic partnership with Scottish Water, aiding them in achieving efficiency in their capital project delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Common Data Environment (CDE) Platform

Notice Description

Scottish Water are looking to procure a client-side Common Data Environment (CDE) platform for the collaboration and management of capital delivery project information, data and documentation. <br/><br/>The CDE will be a critical enabler to the success the DV4 Enterprise Model and the wider SR27 capital investment programme, allowing collaboration between Scottish Water their Design and Construction Partners, as well as the Integrated Delivery Services ecosystem.<br/><br/>This procurement is seeking to buy the following services:<br/>* CDE Product <br/>* Configuration and development services<br/>* System Testing <br/>* 'Go-live' compliance documentation associated with launching a new production system <br/>* Integration services<br/>* CDE Licencing packages <br/>* User Training and materials

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Water (SW)'s capital investment process is structured across two main delivery vehicles: Delivery Vehicle 1 (DV1) and Delivery Vehicle 2 (DV2). DV1 handles large infrastructure and non-infrastructure investments delivered through two alliances: Caledonian Water Alliance (CWA) and Efficient Service Delivery (ESD). DV2 focuses on less complex capital projects, working across Infra R&M, Non-Complex Service Delivery, M&E R&M, and MEICA, delivered by seven partners. All delivery routes involve multiple stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners, working together to deliver projects efficiently and effectively.

As part of the Strategy Review 2027 (SR27) readiness programme, a new supply chain is being procured to enhance the delivery of these projects, Delivery Vehicle 4 (DV4). This new supply chain aims to transition to an Enterprise Model, with the objectives of delivering projects quicker and cheaper, streamlining operations, improving collaboration, and supporting the adoption of innovative solutions and advanced technologies. However, the existing SharePoint-based Common Data Environment (CDE) system presents significant challenges that need to be addressed to achieve these goals.

SW currently operates with a fragmented data management system that relies heavily on multiple disparate tools and manual processes. This setup results in data silos, inconsistencies, and delays in information sharing, significantly hampering efficiency, collaboration, and decision-making across the various delivery gates in the capital investment lifecycle. The existing system, primarily based on SharePoint, does not support the increasingly model-based delivery required for modern projects and fails to accommodate emerging data types such as laser scanning, point cloud, and drone footage. Additionally, the current system lacks advanced features for real-time collaboration and workflow automation and has data storage limitations with the corporate SharePoint storage being increased year on year to accommodate growth, leading to manual workarounds and inefficiencies. The BAU position limits the efficiency of the delivery process, which can lead to an increase in time taken to satisfy approval gates and it limits the potential for innovation and continuous improvement.

The proposed intervention aims to establish a new and improved CDE to address these challenges. The SR27 CDE will act as a centralised digital platform for collecting, managing, and sharing information among all project stakeholders. This will ensure that all parties have access to the most current and accurate data, facilitating better collaboration and efficiency throughout the entire project lifecycle. The CDE will comply with ISO 19650 standards, supporting both graphical data (2D and 3D models) and non-graphical data (databases, spreadsheets, etc.). It will be a critical enabler for driving efficiency in asset delivery during the SR27 investment period and beyond. Additionally, the new CDE will provide the digital engineering platform required to enable SW and its supply chain to fully embrace repeatable design, directly supporting the realisation of standardisation benefits.

Please see the 'SR27 CDE - Intro Scope Weightings Guide' document for full information. Additional information: The procurement documents and questionnaires can be accessed by logging in through the Scottish Water Atamis e-sourcing portal - https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects and 'Registering Interest' on the Common Data Environment (CDE) Platform advert.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052377
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026627-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 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
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
Andrew Mulvay
Contact Email
andrew.mulvay@scottishwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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