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Provision of Technical Equipment Valuations Services

NORTH LONDON WASTE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 12:48

Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has awarded a contract for the provision of technical equipment valuation services, focusing on advanced industrial plant machinery within their Energy Recovery Facility. This contract, awarded to PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, falls under the engineering services industry category and encompasses the assessment of infrastructure such as steam turbines and environmental control systems. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract award date on 19th December 2025. The contract period is set to start on 15th January 2026 and will last until 14th January 2031, with an option for a five-year renewal. The project is located in the UKI43 region of the United Kingdom and has a maximum gross value of £1,200,000. This stage of the procurement process is marked by the "award" tag, indicating the completion of the tender evaluation and supplier selection phase.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, especially those specialising in multidisciplinary technical equipment valuations. Companies with strong engineering analysis capabilities and a focus on financial robustness and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) methodologies are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Although the contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, and businesses should ensure they prepare proposals that comprehensively address NLWA's detailed criteria. Firms with expertise in engineering services, technical inspection, and testing will find this type of procurement particularly suited to their strengths, offering a pathway to robust engagement with public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Technical Equipment Valuations Services

Notice Description

North London Waste Authority (NLWA) will be in possession of advanced sophisticated industrial process plant machinery. As an example, NLWA's Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) comprises a diverse range of sophisticated industrial assets. These include high-efficiency steam turbines, deodorisation systems, chemical dosing equipment, and pumping systems. In addition, the facility incorporates auxiliary systems such as supporting pumping systems, control and instrumentation, standard storage vessels, effluent treatment processes, and emergency relief valve systems. Detailed process datasheets will be provided to offer vendors a comprehensive understanding of the complex industrial plant machinery involved. NLWA is seeking submissions from vendors capable of delivering integrated, multidisciplinary technical equipment valuations. NLWA seek experienced vendors who can conduct and merge rigorous engineering analysis, financial robustness and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-driven methodologies. The ideal tender will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the technical, regulatory, financial, and strategic complexities associated with our sophisticated industrial plant assets, thereby supporting informed asset management and procurement decisions. For more information about the procurement and the specialist skills required, please refer to the associated tender documents. In particular, prospective bidders must ensure that they have read and fully understood the "Specialist Skills Required" in Schedule 2 of the Invitation to Tender before submitting a proposal. This specifies the mandatory competencies, sectoral expertise and methodological proficiencies against which all bids will be assessed. Failure to address each criterion set out in this section in its entirety will render a submission non-compliant and ineligible for further consideration. Bidders are strongly advised to familiarise themselves thoroughly with these requirements and to structure their responses so as to demonstrate clear alignment with every aspect of the Authority's evaluation framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: NLWA may give notice at any time before the expiry of the contract to extend the contract period upon the same terms for a further period of up to five (5) years on one (1) separate occasion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058870
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084895-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LONDON WASTE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
general.procurement@nlwa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TOTTENHAM HALE
Postcode
N17 9LJ
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI43 Haringey and Islington

Local Authority
Haringey
Electoral Ward
Tottenham Hale
Westminster Constituency
Tottenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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