--- title: "Geotechnical Engineering Advisory & Consultancy Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e8d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e8d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e8d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e8d5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED" published: "2021-12-29" --- # Geotechnical Engineering Advisory & Consultancy Service Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e8d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e8d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e8d5.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Thames Water Utilities Limited for the contract titled "Geotechnical Engineering Advisory & Consultancy Service". This service falls within the niche of geotechnical engineering and is oriented towards supporting the essential infrastructure of the Thames Water Region in the UK. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, following the discontinuation of the procedure, which was initially set to be awarded to a single operator. The opportunity is expected to be re-advertised in 2022, allowing time for interested parties to prepare. Relevant stakeholders should watch out for updates regarding the new timeline for submission and procurement details. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical engineering, particularly those experienced in working with water utilities and large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies offering expertise in risk assessment, structural integrity analysis, and regulatory compliance would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement allows for multiple operators, enhancing opportunities for various service providers to collaborate or participate competitively. By addressing the needs outlined by Thames Water, businesses that can provide innovative solutions and effective support in geotechnical engineering are likely to find a promising avenue for growth. ## Notice Thames Water require highly specialised technical support in the Geotechnical Engineering discipline concerning impacts to our critical trunk sewers, water transfer tunnels and strategic water mains from the impact of third-party construction activities. Also, expert geotechnical advice and support regarding the analyses of ground movements caused by third-party subsurface construction activity, review of third-party tunnel analyses and design and effect of construction work on structural integrity all all existing Thames Water tunnels ( both bolted and unbolted construction) . The technical support will also include but may not necessarily be limited to statutory inspection of reservoirs and tunnels and expert advice on any proposed geotechnical/structural safety issues that need to be addressed. In some instances, there may need to be expert witness services provided if any detriment caused to existing sub surface assets is deemed to have been caused by a third-party activity. Overall, the service will involve providing robust engineering geotechnical assurance to the Business in particular in the implementation of Capital Delivery projects, Developer Services projects and the Periodic Regulatory Inspections of tunnels and reservoirs to ensure Thames Water (TWUL) from fully comply with Statutory Obligations and preserve the integrity and serviceability of its assets in the interests of its stakeholder. The scopes of services provided are: * Inspection of Thames Water Critical Assets such as tunnels and reservoirs and recommending urgent remedial action and preparation of the survey guidance procedures currently used across the network. * Review of complex geotechnical design proposals from developers, national infrastructure and transport authorities on existing Thames Water assets. * Carrying out research and investigation programme to identify the causal mechanisms of potential critical assert such as tunnel failures (predictive failures) * Providing advice to TWUL Reservoir Safety and Asset Condition Manager after review of developer's proposals for works in the vicinity of tunnels, including risk mitigation measures * Reviewing and reporting on impacts to strategic sewers particularly those under surcharge risk which is now present in most areas of London (e.g. the recent failure of Low-Level No. 1 at Battersea) * Assisting TWUL during negotiations with Developers (Clients, Architects, Engineers and Contractors.) on complex projects and where appropriate advice on essential risk mitigation works * Providing dispute avoidance advisory services to avert possible legal challenges by Developers and External Parties. * Support Developer Services, Capital Delivery and Tideway Tunnel Integration Teams in Geotechnical Risk Assessment and preparation of required reports for project implementation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Thames Water require highly specialised technical support in the Geotechnical Engineering discipline concerning impacts to our critical trunk sewers, water transfer tunnels and strategic water mains from the impact of third-party construction activities. Also, expert geotechnical advice and support regarding the analyses of ground movements caused by third-party subsurface construction activity, review of third-party tunnel analyses and design and effect of construction work on structural integrity all all existing Thames Water tunnels ( both bolted and unbolted construction) . The technical support will also include but may not necessarily be limited to statutory inspection of reservoirs and tunnels and expert advice on any proposed geotechnical/structural safety issues that need to be addressed. In some instances, there may need to be expert witness services provided if any detriment caused to existing sub surface assets is deemed to have been caused by a third-party activity. Overall, the service will involve providing robust engineering geotechnical assurance to the Business in particular in the implementation of Capital Delivery projects, Developer Services projects and the Periodic Regulatory Inspections of tunnels and reservoirs to ensure Thames Water (TWUL) from fully comply with Statutory Obligations and preserve the integrity and serviceability of its assets in the interests of its stakeholder. The scopes of services provided are: * Inspection of Thames Water Critical Assets such as tunnels and reservoirs and recommending urgent remedial action and preparation of the survey guidance procedures currently used across the network. * Review of complex geotechnical design proposals from developers, national infrastructure and transport authorities on existing Thames Water assets. * Carrying out research and investigation programme to identify the causal mechanisms of potential critical assert such as tunnel failures (predictive failures) * Providing advice to TWUL Reservoir Safety and Asset Condition Manager after review of developer's proposals for works in the vicinity of tunnels, including risk mitigation measures * Reviewing and reporting on impacts to strategic sewers particularly those under surcharge risk which is now present in most areas of London (e.g. the recent failure of Low-Level No. 1 at Battersea) * Assisting TWUL during negotiations with Developers (Clients, Architects, Engineers and Contractors.) on complex projects and where appropriate advice on essential risk mitigation works * Providing dispute avoidance advisory services to avert possible legal challenges by Developers and External Parties. * Support Developer Services, Capital Delivery and Tideway Tunnel Integration Teams in Geotechnical Risk Assessment and preparation of required reports for project implementation. Additional information: All suppliers who wish to respond to this contract notice must request a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) by using the web link in Section I.3 (www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement). From your response to the link in Section I.3 or above, Thames Water's Procurement Support Centre will send you an email providing login details for our eSourcing system (i.e. IASTA Smartsource). To complete the PQQ you will need to login to IASTA Smartsource. If the project requires it, you will receive an additional and separate survey to complete for Data Protection. Note - The client may be Thames Water Utilities Limited or another company within the Kemble Water group structure. Options: Initially for three years and potential to extend annually up to maximum eight years subjected to satisfactory performance. Renewal: Initially for three years and potential to extend annually up to maximum eight years subjected to satisfactory performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032391-2021 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | £750,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services ## Release History - 29 Dec 2021 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032391-2021 - 7 Oct 2021 at 08:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024987-2021 - 6 Oct 2021 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024935-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement - https://www.thameswater.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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