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title: "Low Complexity MEICA Works"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED"
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# Low Complexity MEICA Works

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d5bd

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## Summary

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED is seeking to appoint Direct Delivery Partners for low complexity MEICA works involving mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation projects. The anticipated value is £1-£2m annually. The procurement stage is active with a cancelled tender phase for a 4-year Framework Agreement, potentially extendable up to 8 years. The buying organisation is located in Durham, United Kingdom, and operates in the water sector.

This tender offers opportunities for small to medium-sized businesses specialised in MEICA works within the construction industry. The procurement method follows a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, emphasising quality (40%) and price (60%) as award criteria. The procurement includes site investigations, plant and equipment installations, and civil works for water and wastewater treatment assets. Interested parties should register interest electronically through the Ariba portal for participation in this selective procurement process.

## Notice

NWL are looking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partner(s) to help our Capital Delivery teams deliver low complexity short-cycle MEICA projects which will ensure they are being delivered in the most efficient manner, with a suitable and sustainable commercial model driving value for the business. NWL are always looking at how we can use innovation in both working methods and technology while striving to reduce our carbon footprint and we will expect any successful applicants to help us achieve this. The anticipated value is PS1-PS2m per annum. This framework aims to cover: - Low complexity and short-cycle Mechanical Electrical Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) works associated with NWL's above or below ground assets including but not limited to sewerage and water treatment works, reservoirs, pumping stations, inlets and outlets. NWL may also wish to second individuals into their Direct Delivery Teams subject to agreement between both parties. - Low complexity short-cycle project work would generally (but not exclusively) be considered as the renewal, refurbishment and similar like for like replacement activities with typical project values ranging up to PS500k. The works could be standalone projects or working in partnership with NWL's internal direct delivery teams. There may also be a requirement for batched projects resulting in higher value contracts, however, complexity would generally remain low. While we are looking for specialist MEICA contractors the associated civil works required for the projects are included but this is not the primary scope. The scope of services (examples but not be limited to): - Site investigation including surveys; - Mechanical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets; - Electrical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets; - ICA plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets; - Related civil works. The majority of the requirements will be for NW operating area however the framework will also cover ESW and there will be some opportunities to deliver works in the ESW operating area too.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

- NWL are seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partner(s) to help our Capital Delivery teams deliver low complexity short-cycle MEICA projects as detailed in the brief description. - The tender phase will consist of a one stage tender period. The award will be based on the most economically advantageous offer consisting of both quality and cost elements.

Options: 4 year Framework Agreement, with a potential to extend by negotiation with the supplier for a further period of 4 years (8 in total). Any number of extensions are available but will not exceed the total extension period of 4 years.

Renewal: 4 year Framework Agreement, with a potential to extend by negotiation with the supplier for a further period of 4 years (8 in total). Any number of extensions are available but will not exceed the total extension period of 4 years. The anticipated value is PS1-PS2m per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008034-2023 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | AQUA OPERATIONS; AVRS SYSTEMS; DIMEWEST ENGINEERING; ECOGENR8; ENISCA BROWNE; INTELECT (UK; KEMADA; RETROFLO; ROSS-SHIRE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008034-2023
- 17 Aug 2021 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020047-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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