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title: "PRO004531 - Service-Framework-Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance of HV Systems and associated Remedial Repair"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030eaf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2023-03-09"
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# PRO004531 - Service-Framework-Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance of HV Systems and associated Remedial Repair

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030eaf

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## Summary

The United Utilities Water Limited has completed a tender process titled "PRO004531 – Service-Framework-Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance of HV Systems and associated Remedial Repair" in the services procurement category. The tender involved the maintenance of HV Assets across their entire footprint, including substation inspection, cleaning, and high voltage system maintenance. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The process has now resulted in active contracts awarded to R&B Switchgear Services Ltd and Smith Brothers (Contracting) Limited.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services to engage in the maintenance of high voltage systems for United Utilities Water Limited. The tender, which has now reached the award stage, caters to suppliers suitable for providing inspection, testing, and maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in HV system maintenance, particularly SMEs like R&B Switchgear Services Ltd and Smith Brothers (Contracting) Limited, would find this opportunity suitable for growth and expansion within the water industry.

## Notice

The scope for this Tender is the Maintenance of HV Assets across the entire footprint of United Utilities and covers the following activities: Inspection and Cleaning of the HV Substation(s) and Equipment - Inspection & cleaning of the Company's substation(s) & equipment in accordance with the Codes of Practice. - Provision of a report detailing inspection & cleaning carried out/items that require attention. Maintenance of High Voltage System - Maintenance of the Company's HV System in accordance with current Codes of Practice. - Painting of the HV System when deemed necessary during the course of this Agreement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope for this Tender is the Maintenance of HV Assets across the entire footprint of United Utilities and covers the following activities: Inspection and Cleaning of the HV Substation(s) and Equipment - Inspection & cleaning of the Company's substation(s) & equipment in accordance with the Codes of Practice. - Provision of a report detailing inspection & cleaning carried out/items that require attention. Maintenance of High Voltage System - Maintenance of the Company's HV System in accordance with current Codes of Practice. - Painting of the HV System when deemed necessary during the course of this Agreement

Options: 3 year initial term with the option to extend a further 5 years (1+1+1+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006885-2023 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,637,000 |
| Lots value | £7,637,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | R&B SWITCHGEAR SERVICES; SMITH BROTHERS (CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006885-2023
- 24 Jan 2022 at 17:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002070-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.smithbrothersltd.co.uk/
- http://www.unitedutilities.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=42461&B=UNITEDUTILITIES
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984

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