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title: "Authorising Engineer for Water AE(W)"
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# Authorising Engineer for Water AE(W)

Buyer: DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f31ece05-e011-49f2-82be-f6603e6f7b34

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## Summary

Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking an Authorising Engineer for Water (AE(W)) as part of its current tender process, which is in the active stage. The procurement, categorised under "Water distribution and related services" (CPV code 65100000), involves providing specialist advice and support for water engineered solutions beyond the expertise of the Authorised Person for Water (AP(W)). The contract, valued between £20k and £25k annually, spans three years, beginning on 1st November 2024 and ending on 31st October 2027. Interested parties must submit their applications via the Atamis e-sourcing portal before 12:00 PM on 7th October 2024.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs familiar with healthcare technical memorandums (HTM) relating to water legislation. Suitable businesses include those with expertise in water engineering and consultancy services in the healthcare sector. This open procedure invites highly skilled specialists capable of addressing complex water systems, providing an excellent partnership potential with a reputable NHS Trust.

## Notice

1. The Trust currently has a requirement for an Authorising Engineer for Water (AE(W)). This requirement is currently described in HTM04-01, only relates to accessing specialist advice for specific Water engineered solutions where the level of knowledge required is beyond that of the Authorised Person for Water (AP(W). The Scope of Works for the AE(W) undertaken by the Trust may extend to the concept of providing support the wider principles of Healthcare Technical Memorandums (HTM) and Water Legislations, as summarised in the following sections. Estimated Contract value between PS20k - PS25k per year. Contract term = 3 years Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5b8b0a-b8f8-4594-a0bf-8fcecc4e49ca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA2 7BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Maypole & Leyton Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5b8b0a-b8f8-4594-a0bf-8fcecc4e49ca
- 4 Sep 2024 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93aa4b5-0b01-478c-a08b-eacb8b213f60
- 4 Sep 2024 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/360ed851-03c6-4cac-a059-1c2d0ee62b33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5b8b0a-b8f8-4594-a0bf-8fcecc4e49ca
  4th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93aa4b5-0b01-478c-a08b-eacb8b213f60
  4th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/360ed851-03c6-4cac-a059-1c2d0ee62b33
  4th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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