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title: "Security Definition and Outline Design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c48d"
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# Security Definition and Outline Design

Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c48d

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Thames Water Utilities Limited for the contract titled "Security Definition and Outline Design," which falls under the investigation and security services category. The procurement is currently in the completed stage, with contracts signed as of 7th March 2022. This framework agreement is designed to run for an initial four-year period, with the option for extensions based on performance, and it encompasses the whole Thames Water region primarily located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those equipped to provide design support in compliance with regulatory frameworks. Companies with experience in developing security outlines and those capable of delivering both preliminary and detailed design services would be well-suited to participate. The structured nature of this procurement and the potential for contract extensions make it an attractive option for businesses looking to establish long-term relationships with a major utility provider like Thames Water.

## Notice

Design support services for the definition and development of outline designs for security across the TW estate in accordance with DEFRA's guidance notes (PSG) to achieve regulatory compliance, this will include SEMD projects and any other security upgrades undertaken by Thames Water or on behalf of Thames Water. The framework will also include the option for detailed design and commissioning support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Design support services for the definition and development of outline designs for security across the TW estate in accordance with DEFRA's guidance notes (PSG) to achieve regulatory compliance, this will include SEMD projects and any other security upgrades undertaken by Thames Water or on behalf of Thames Water. The framework will also include the option for detailed design and commissioning support.

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/008991-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRITEC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008991-2022
- 7 Jul 2021 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015643-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thameswater.co.uk
- https://www.thameswater.co.uk/about-us/our-suppliers/procurement

## Provenance

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