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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6f156aa-71dc-476f-8c74-91c7cc9b7b6d

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## Summary

Scottish Water is conducting a procurement process titled "The Provision of a Materials Distributor Service," aimed at sourcing a long-term supply chain partner for distributor services across Scotland. This service will involve the replenishment of satellite stores and distribution of essential materials such as standpipes, water meters, and bottled water. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, using a selective method under a negotiated procedure, with a substantial estimated value of £45,000,000. The tender period ended on 5th October 2020, while the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in materials supply and distribution, particularly those equipped to operate on a 24/7 basis, which is crucial for the requirements of Scottish Water. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process values diverse participation. This contract may lead to further opportunities within the Scottish Water contractor supply chain, thereby enhancing business growth potential in the water distribution and related services sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II 1.5 Instead of: Estimated total value (exc. VAT):PS7,200,000 Read: Estimated total value (exc VAT): PS45,000,000 Place of text to be modified: 2nd paragraph Instead of: 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 wide SW contractor supply chain such as contractors working within the SW capital programme and other sewer and water alliances. Read: Original description remains with addition of 'Estimated value of framework includes estimated value of materials orders placed via framework'. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3HM2968255 Other additional information: Scottish Water will not accept the ESPD. We will only accept a completed Scottish Water PQQ document. This Notice does not preclude Scottish Water from issuing other notices for specific requirements. Responses to the OJEU Notice will be evaluated and only successful applicants following PQQ evaluation will be invited to submit a tender. Scottish Water reserves the right to divide the scope of the contract into lots at tender and contract award stages as it deems appropriate. Applicants who fail to supply all of the information requested in response to this Notice or any resulting tender exercise may risk elimination 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/abb50858-b01e-4762-8076-956c9f6c8514 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,200,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2021 at 11:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb50858-b01e-4762-8076-956c9f6c8514
- 15 Feb 2021 at 13:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb50858-b01e-4762-8076-956c9f6c8514
- 7 Sep 2020 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb50858-b01e-4762-8076-956c9f6c8514

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb50858-b01e-4762-8076-956c9f6c8514
  20th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Water-distribution-and-related-services./T325P78WRT
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3HM2968255

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