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title: "Tees Pipeline"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED"
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# Tees Pipeline

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cbe5

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## Summary

Northumbrian Water Limited is seeking a contractor for the construction of a new Tees Pipeline project. The procurement involves designing and constructing a water pipeline from Lartington to Whorley and Shildon Service Reservoirs, with the possibility of including a pumping station. The project is divided into two phases, with Phase 1 aimed for completion by 31st March 2025 at an estimated value of £62 million. Northumbrian Water Group Limited will evaluate performance for a potential direct award of Phase 2. The procurement is in the selective stage using a negotiated procedure.

This tender for the Tees Pipeline project presents a significant opportunity for contractors in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in works related to water and sewage pipelines. Businesses with expertise in large-scale pipeline projects and value engineering are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The project offers the chance for successful collaboration with Northumbrian Water Group Limited in delivering innovative and efficient solutions while adhering to budget constraints and project timelines.

## Notice

Northumbrian Water Limited are looking to appoint a contractor to design and construct a new water pipeline. The existing water pipelines between Lartington Water Treatment Works (WTW) and Long Newton Service Reservoir (SR) require replacing due to them approaching the end of their operational life. The Treated water conveyance system is approximately 54km long and is proposed to be built in two phases. Phase 1 (to be built under this contract) shall transfer up to 84MLD water from the existing water treatment plant at Lartington to Whorley Service Reservoir and up to 55MLD from the Inlet of Whorley Service Reservoir to Shildon Service Reservoir. Part of the route from Whorley to Shildon is dualled with two 800mm diameter pipes to be laid in the same trench. There is also the option to include the pumping station (circa PS3m) at Shildon Service Reservoir in the scope of this Phase 1 contract and this will be subject to agreement on requirement, cost and programme being acceptable to the Employer. Phase 1 is to be in service by 31st March 2025. Estimated Value of Phase 1 (not including Shildon Pumping Station) - PS62m In addition Subject to clause 50(1)(f) of the Utilities Contract Regulations it is the intention that NWG will direct award Phase 2 of this project to the successful tenderer for Phase 1, due to it being an extension of the original work and consist of similar work activity. Phase 2 is of similar size and is planned to start in April 2025 and is required to convey up to 84MLD from Gainford to Long Newton Service Reservoir. Phase 2 requires completion by December 2028. The estimated value of Phase 2 is PS40m. Any award of phase 2 would be subject to the satisfactory performance of the successful tenderer for Phase 1 and the ability to agree the price and programme for Phase 2. NWL would retain sole discretion on whether Phase 2 would be directly awarded to the successful tenderer or an alternative procurement was carried out. The Phase 1 and 2 works will require a number of strategic river, rail and road crossings, strategic connections and a number of abandonments. NWL reserve the right to award either all or part of each phase of the proposed contracts subject to budget constraints. NWL expects any shortlisted contractors to engage in value engineering with NWL to ensure maximum value can be delivered for the available budget. NWL are looking to appoint a contractor to work collaboratively in line with NWG's vision and values while driving innovation and efficiency throughout the lifecycle of this project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

- NWL are seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out the design and construction of a cross country water pipeline as detailed in the brief description. - The procurement process will consist of a pre-qualification process to shortlist a maximum of five applicants to receive the tender documents (fifth placed tenderer to be shortlisted subject to being within five percentage points of the fourth place applicant). The tender phase will consist of a one stage tender period consisting of a four month tender period. The award will be based on the most economically advantageous offer consisting of both quality and cost elements. - Subject to clause 50(1)(f) of the Utilities Contract Regulations it is the intention that NWG will direct award Phase 2 of this project to the successful tenderer for Phase 1 due to it being an extension of the original work and consist of similar work activity. Any award of phase 2 would be subject to the satisfactory performance of the successful tenderer for Phase 1 and the ability to agree the price and programme for Phase 2. NWL would retain sole discretion on whether Phase 2 would be directly awarded to the successful tenderer or an alternative procurement was carried out.

Options: The duration of any contract will be subject to the contractor's programme, taking into account any constraints provided by the employer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006924-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000,000 |
| Lots value | £62,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHSTONE (NI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines
- 45232100 - Ancillary works for water pipelines

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006924-2023
- 23 Jul 2021 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017527-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://s1.ariba.com
- https://www.nwl.co.uk
- https://www.nwl.co.uk/

## Provenance

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