--- title: "PRO003780-Services-Framework-Construction Independent Assurance and Testing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f196" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f196" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f196.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f196.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2021-10-29" --- # PRO003780-Services-Framework-Construction Independent Assurance and Testing Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f196 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f196) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f196.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by United Utilities Water Limited for the planned tender titled "PRO003780-Services-Framework-Construction Independent Assurance and Testing." This tender falls under the technical inspection and testing services category and will take place in the UK. The response deadline for potential suppliers is 18th November 2021. This initiative aims to identify suitable suppliers for the provision of Construction Independent Assurance and Testing Services, essential for auditing and testing materials and products on construction sites. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, or testing services. Firms capable of delivering expertise in areas such as the testing of pipe joints, structural integrity assessments, and materials analysis will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in quality control and compliance with industry standards, are encouraged to respond to this procurement process. ## Notice The purpose of this PIN is to assess the number of suitable suppliers who would be interested in tendering for the provision of Construction Independent Assurance and Testing Services. The Construction Independent Assurance and Testing framework is required to support in the audit and testing of reinstatement products on site premises, to advise suitability of materials and products, as well as condition testing on pipes and liners. The is also a requirement to carry out assessment and audit of steel, concrete and other materials completed by others on construction sites and in manufacturer's premises to ensure compliance to relative standards. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The scope of this agreement will be subject but not limited to the following requirements: Testing and Assurance of Pipe Joints * Testing and Inspection of welds and joints * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops and remotely * Butt Fusion, Electrofusion and Mechanical Joints Pipeline Materials * Testing, assessment and analysis of pipes * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops and remotely * Materials include but are not limited to; Ductile iron, Cast Iron, Steel, Polyethylene Structural Steelworks * Testing, assessment and analysis of steelwork structures * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops and remotely * The services required are as followed but are not limited to; Ultrasonic Testing, Condition Assessment, Audit of 3rd party testing Coatings * Testing, assessment and analysis of various pipeline and pump coatings * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops and remotely * Audit of 3rd party testing Structural and Non-Structural Liners * Testing, assessment and analysis of various pipeline linings * Testing, assessment and analysis of various sewer pipeline linings (i.e. Cured in Place) * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops and remotely * Audit of 3rd party testing and witnessing of samples being collected Concrete Testing * Testing, assessment and analysis of cured concrete * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops and remotely * The services required are as followed but are not limited to; QC (Unbound Materials), QC (Particle Size Distribution), Cores and Petrography, Carbonisation Testing, Chlorination Testing, Half-Cell Pot Resistivity, Re-bar Detection, Audit of 3rd party testing Pressure Testing * Test Supervision and Data Analysis * Carry out Pressure Test, Analysis of Pressure Test, Audit of 3rd party testing * Capability to download pressure test data from site and remotely Street works Testing and Assurance * On site, within laboratory conditions, in workshops. Additional information: **Response deadline 18th November 2021** **Please see attached Supplier Competency Matrix** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027176-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA5 3LP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | | Westminster constituency | Warrington South | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ### Codes - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures - 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services - 76600000 - Pipeline-inspection services ## Release History - 29 Oct 2021 at 11:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027176-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.unitedutilities.com - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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