--- title: "Sizewell C - Desalination Plant Installation and Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b30c9572-c7a3-4910-b3b7-87c842c5d0d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b30c9572-c7a3-4910-b3b7-87c842c5d0d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b30c9572-c7a3-4910-b3b7-87c842c5d0d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b30c9572-c7a3-4910-b3b7-87c842c5d0d1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IDE WATER TECHNOLOGIES LTD, DC DWEK CORPORATE FINANCE LTD" published: "2024-09-26" --- # Sizewell C - Desalination Plant Installation and Services Buyer: IDE WATER TECHNOLOGIES LTD, DC DWEK CORPORATE FINANCE LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b30c9572-c7a3-4910-b3b7-87c842c5d0d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b30c9572-c7a3-4910-b3b7-87c842c5d0d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b30c9572-c7a3-4910-b3b7-87c842c5d0d1.json) ## Summary IDE Water Technologies Ltd and DC Dwek Corporate Finance Ltd are overseeing the tender for the installation and services of a sea water reverse osmosis desalination plant for Sizewell C in Suffolk, East of England. The procurement, valued at approximately £50 million, is categorised under "Water desalination services" and is currently in the tender stage. The project timeline includes critical deadlines, with responses required by October 2024 and a contract start date of 29th November 2024. The plant's availability is expected by October 2025, with project completion anticipated by January 2026. Local UK contractors are encouraged to participate, aligning with the social value goals set by the Sizewell C project and supported by the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. Details can be found on the CompeteFor platform with the tender period ending on 8th November 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. The requirement includes extensive pumping, reverse osmosis equipment, and compliance with the UK's Drinking Water Inspectorate regulations. The project necessitates UK-based contractors for the site's preparation and equipment assembly, providing an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in a high-profile project, particularly those with a focus on engineering and compliance with UK standards. Businesses with robust experience in complex construction and mechanical projects will be well-suited to compete for this tender, which not only offers substantial financial gain but also the potential for future partnerships in the sector. ## Notice 1. Sizewell C needs a sea water reverse osmosis desalination plant during the construction and initial production phase of the Sizewell C nuclear facility in Suffolk. 2. IDE Technologies and DC Dwek Corporate Finance partnered for the desalination project. IDE is one of the leading desalination and water treatment companies in the world and has a strong international track record of desalination plant delivery. 3. The maximum capacity of drinking water required is 5,000 m3 per day with a maximum intake of 13,300 m3/day for a 15-year period. The plant needs to be constructed to a 25-year life. 4. All the desalination equipment will be supplied from Europe and assembled onsite. 1st and 2nd pass membrane skids with all the key desalination equipment will include: a. Extensive pumping requirements and redundancy including high pressure pumps, dosing pumps, backwash pumps, limestone feed pumps, potable water and transfer pumps. b. Pressure vessels and reverse osmosis membranes. c Detailed pre and post treatment requirements including de-gritting, flocculation, dual membrane filters, limestone etc. 5. We will require UK based Civil and Mechanical & Electrical contractors to prepare the site and to connect the skids to the electric control rooms and to the necessary pipework. 6. All the post RO membrane water related equipment supplies need to comply with Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) UK water regulation 31. This includes: a Piping b Tanks c. Valves 7. All electrical works will be required to UK standards. The two containerised electric rooms will need to be supplied to interconnect with the skids and control the plant. The MEICA contractor will interconnect as required. 8. The infrastructure is critical for Sizewell and there is a 16-month timeline for the project with plant availability expected from October 2025 and project completion by January 2026. 9. We are committed to offering the opportunity to local contractors and suppliers to meet the Sizewell C local content and social value goals of the wider project. Support is offered to local suppliers by The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. 10. Interested parties are to register on the CompeteFor platform. https://www.competefor.com/sizewellc/ ). There is a summary of the requirements for each activity and a full package of information (including equipment requirements complying with DWI 31) available following the signing of an NDA. 11. Due to the short time scales, pricing responses will be required during October 2024. See summaries for details. 12. Further information available directly from David Dwek (david@dcdwek.com), Gabi Verberne (gabiv@ide-tech.com) and Hanna Yael Gabay (HannaG@ide-tech.com). Additional information: See attachments ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338dfe0d-7f13-4a0a-aba4-f9758616f42f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 30 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | 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 | IDE WATER TECHNOLOGIES LTD, DC DWEK CORPORATE FINANCE LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W1B 5TB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 65122000 - Water desalination services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2024 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338dfe0d-7f13-4a0a-aba4-f9758616f42f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338dfe0d-7f13-4a0a-aba4-f9758616f42f 26th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=85577921 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.competefor.com/sizewellc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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