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title: "Design and Installation of Event Duration Monitors and Flow Monitoring at Thames Water's Sewage Treatment Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029717"
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# Design and Installation of Event Duration Monitors and Flow Monitoring at Thames Water's Sewage Treatment Works

Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029717

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Thames Water Utilities Limited involves the design and installation of Event Duration Monitors and flow monitoring systems at sewage treatment works. Classified under sewage-treatment plant construction work, this tender is currently in the Award stage following an initial tender initiation on 20th September 2021. The contract, valued at £18 million, covers the Thames Water region, with a contract period extending up to 8 years subject to satisfactory performance. Key activities involved include installation and assessment of monitoring equipment to meet the MCERTS standards, with a notable deadline for submissions having passed on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring technologies, construction, and sewage management services. Companies capable of providing highly technical flow-measuring equipment and who understand civil engineering requirements are well-positioned to compete in this bidding process. Additionally, businesses offering innovative monitoring solutions or customisation services to meet regulatory standards may find valuable prospects in this extensive project.

## Notice

Provision of MCERTS Event Duration Monitors (EDMs) (U_MON3 driver) to detect start and stop times of overflows to storm tanks, off-line storage, on-line storage, land treatment area or direct to the environment. Provision of MCERTS pass forward flow (PFF) monitors (U_MON4 Driver). The solutions can involve the condition assessment and modification of pre-existing installations to meet the MCERTS standard, or the first-time installation of a PFF instruments. Provision MCERTS flow monitoring for the first time flow (U_MON5) where permitted DWF or maximum daily flow is greater than 50m3/d at sewage treatment works (STWs). Installations may require a degree of civils work as part of the installation, including but not limited to new flume channel or wash out chambers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of MCERTS Event Duration Monitors (EDMs) (U_MON3 driver) to detect start and stop times of overflows to storm tanks, off-line storage, on-line storage, land treatment area or direct to the environment. Provision of MCERTS pass forward flow (PFF) monitors (U_MON4 Driver). The solutions can involve the condition assessment and modification of pre-existing installations to meet the MCERTS standard, or the first-time installation of a PFF instruments. Provision MCERTS flow monitoring for the first time (U_MON5) where permitted DWF or maximum daily flow is greater than 50m3/d at sewage treatment works (STWs). Installations may require a degree of civils work as part of the installation, including but not limited to new flume channel or wash out chambers.

Options: This lot shall run for an initial period of 4 years. Subject to satisfactory ongoing performance, the Contracting Entity reserves the right to extend this lot on an annual basis for a maximum further 4 years.

Renewal: This lot shall run for an initial period of 4 years. Subject to satisfactory ongoing performance, the Contracting Entity reserves the right to extend this lot on an annual basis for a maximum further 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023336-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Between 4 and 8 years dependent on contractor's performance during the initial framework duration and any extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | £18,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38421000 - Flow-measuring equipment
- 39350000 - Sewerage works equipment
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 45252000 - Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants
- 45252100 - Sewage-treatment plant construction work
- 71631440 - Flow-monitoring services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2021 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023336-2021
- 1 Mar 2021 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004015-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement

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