--- title: "Water Efficiency Goods and Services Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-374309f1-afc7-4676-8c77-aeb39f9f6b84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-374309f1-afc7-4676-8c77-aeb39f9f6b84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-374309f1-afc7-4676-8c77-aeb39f9f6b84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-374309f1-afc7-4676-8c77-aeb39f9f6b84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL" published: "2020-08-25" --- # Water Efficiency Goods and Services Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-374309f1-afc7-4676-8c77-aeb39f9f6b84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-374309f1-afc7-4676-8c77-aeb39f9f6b84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-374309f1-afc7-4676-8c77-aeb39f9f6b84.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking applications for the "Water Efficiency Goods and Services Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement" through its Commercial Procurement Services. This project falls under the industry category of water management and is focused on the procurement of water-related goods and services. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with applications closing on 9 September 2020 at 14:00 BST. The contract period is set to commence on 1 October 2020 and will run until 30 September 2024, covering activities primarily in the United Kingdom. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in water meters, water installations, and related consulting services are well-suited to compete for this dynamic purchasing system. Engaging in this tender not only enables businesses to expand their portfolio but also establishes valuable connections with a key health organisation, potentially leading to ongoing contracts and collaborations in the water efficiency sector. ## Notice Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, through its Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) and working in collaboration with Inspired Energy plc, invites applications to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Water Efficiency Goods and Services as described in the document "DPS06 Outline Specification." Suppliers instructions how to express interest and apply to this DPS: 1) browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities; 2) select the title of the DPS; 3) review the Introduction & Instructions, Outline Specification, prerequisites and list of eligible users (you may do this without registering); 4) register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once); 5) accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', Enter your organisation and user details; Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 6) login to the portal with the username/password; 7) click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); 8) click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content; 9) click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box; 10) responding to the PQQ. Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response'or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform(there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. Additional information: Due to the time taken between transmission of the OJEU Contract Notice and its publication in TED, the deadline for initial applications to the DPS will be extended by 5 working days, to 9 September 2020 at 1400 BST. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed03a49-84e4-47b0-bd39-ea6d8e203899 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 38421100 - Water meters - 39370000 - Water installations - 50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters - 65100000 - Water distribution and related services - 65500000 - Meter reading service - 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy ## Release History - 25 Aug 2020 at 10:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed03a49-84e4-47b0-bd39-ea6d8e203899 - 25 Aug 2020 at 10:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed03a49-84e4-47b0-bd39-ea6d8e203899 - 7 Aug 2020 at 07:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed03a49-84e4-47b0-bd39-ea6d8e203899 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed03a49-84e4-47b0-bd39-ea6d8e203899 25th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51fc765e-1344-47ec-8d68-548eb174a58d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ef52682-f944-47d5-94fb-de6a88ea023a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/073f2ba8-df22-4f60-a8b0-5517ee62ce2a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70b12ba5-4b2c-4fdd-ae9a-6d583a4abe33 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1d299bf-622a-4585-be34-e00b37159cdf - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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