--- title: "PRO004533-Services-PIN-DSEAR Inspection, Compliance, Remediation & Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f40e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f40e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f40e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f40e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2021-11-05" --- # PRO004533-Services-PIN-DSEAR Inspection, Compliance, Remediation & Support Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f40e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f40e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f40e.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by United Utilities Water Limited, which is seeking tender submissions for the project titled "PRO004533-Services-PIN-DSEAR Inspection, Compliance, Remediation & Support." This is part of the services industry, focusing on risk or hazard assessment, and is located across the North West of England. Currently in the planning stage, the response deadline for interested parties to submit their proposals is set for 6th December 2021 at 16:00. The buying organisation, based in Warrington, intends to ensure compliance with DSEAR regulations for a total of 459 treatment facilities and approximately 600 pumping stations within its operational remit. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in DSEAR consultancy, inspection services, and remediation support within the utilities sector. Companies with expertise in hazardous area classification, technical inspections, and electrical equipment maintenance will find a competitive advantage in this project. Additionally, firms capable of providing robust project management solutions and database management systems for DSEAR activities will also be well-suited to engage in this tender. The feedback requested in this market engagement exercise will help United Utilities outline a feasible contracting strategy, enhancing potential collaboration with qualified suppliers in the future. ## Notice United Utilities wishes to understand the capability of the market to support UU with DSEAR compliance across their operational sites throughout the North West of England. A detailed programme of work is required to ensure UU are in full compliance with DSEAR on a total of 459 treatment facilities and approx. 600 pumping stations. The required services shall include DSEAR consultancy, detailed inspections and remediation services in the short/medium term, in addition to periodic inspections and ongoing technical support throughout the contract. The responses to this PIN will allow UU to gain insight into the interests and capabilities of the market, and ensure that any strategy devised will be feasible, accessible and competitive. Note, participation in this market engagement exercise is not a pre-requisite for entry to any future tender opportunity and the resulting information shall not be used to bestow an advantage on any participant. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Over an estimated period of 3 - 4 years, United Utilities is undertaking a detailed programme of work to ensure DSEAR compliance at many of its operational sites. Services will be completed on wastewater and clean water treatment facilities and pumping stations throughout the North West of England. A total of 459 treatment sites and approx. 600 pumping stations have been earmarked for services as part of this programme of work. Details of the specification for this project can be found in the Scoping Document attached to this PIN, with a brief overview as follows: * DSEAR Consultancy: hazardous area classification and risk assessments. * Inspection Services: ATEX inspections, IS Loop data gathering and asset tagging. * Remediation Services: repair of electrical defects taking < 2 hours. * Descriptive System Documentation: IS Loop drawing, calculation and verification. * Provision of a database to manage all DSEAR activities, including maintenance activities, categorised defects and all information to produce the Verification Dossier. In addition to this project, United Utilities will require the contractor to support its BAU activities, including Periodic Inspections and general technical support. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is a call for feedback from suppliers regarding their interest and capabilities to work alongside UU to deliver this project. Feedback is requested in particular on the following topics: * Their capability to complete all aspects of the specification * Their capacity to undertake the entire project, including the scope of coverage and quantity of sites * Their ability to provide a database and portal for complete management of DSEAR activities. To include their ability to migrate all data from an alternative database * Their suggestion to optimally deliver the required services Additional information: This PIN is a request for information only at this stage. A future procurement is anticipated and we estimate the Contract Notice will be published in spring/summer 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027809-2021 | | 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 | 5 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment - 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction ## Release History - 5 Nov 2021 at 12:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027809-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.unitedutilities.com - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UNITEDUTILITIES ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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