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title: "The Provision of a Materials Distributor Service"
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# The Provision of a Materials Distributor Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a20d914a-a31e-40d8-8760-cae59d39309f

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## Summary

Scottish Water is seeking a long-term supply chain partner for the "Provision of a Materials Distributor Service," aimed at servicing internal stakeholders across Scotland. The contract, valued at £45 million, falls under the category of water distribution and related services. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 7th July 2021 and running until 31st March 2029. The negotiated procedure with prior call for competition was used, with the tender period having ended on 6th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their reach, particularly those specialising in supply chain management, logistics, and materials distribution for water and utility services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the suitability criteria are inclusive of these business types. Companies with capabilities for 24/7 service delivery and experience in the water utilities sector will be especially well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Scottish Water (SW) is seeking to establish a long term relationship with a supply chain partner to provide Distributor Services to its internal SW stakeholders across Scotland. This Distributor Service includes but is not limited to the replenishment of Scottish Water's satellite stores, including the storage and distribution of framework materials, standpipes, water meters and bottled water. It may also include the fulfilment of materials into the wider SW contractor supply chain such as contractors working within the SW capital programme and other sewer and water alliances. The material supply should be provided on a 24 hours x 7 days, 365 days per year basis where the out-of-hours service can be supplied via a call-out service. Further details can be found in PQQ intro, scope and weightings document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba7b7a9-ad61-4b7b-8151-39e938b1e167 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH WATER |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G33 6FB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead |
| Westminster constituency | Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SGBD T/A FRAZER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba7b7a9-ad61-4b7b-8151-39e938b1e167

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba7b7a9-ad61-4b7b-8151-39e938b1e167
  20th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=619242919
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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