--- title: "Water Networks - Developer Services and Infrastructure Programmes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030fb1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030fb1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030fb1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030fb1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED" published: "2023-06-28" --- # Water Networks - Developer Services and Infrastructure Programmes Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030fb1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030fb1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030fb1.json) ## Summary Thames Water Utilities Limited has concluded a procurement process titled "Water Networks - Developer Services and Infrastructure Programmes" aimed at constructing water projects. The procurement, initiated as a tender process, involved works mainly categorised under "Construction work for water projects." Thames Water sought experienced organisations to provide Developer Services and Infrastructure Programmes, encompassing various services such as mains and service connections, network reinforcement, and diversions, with works typically valued at £3m. The procurement included multiple lots, each specifying different scopes of work and service connection requirements, with deadlines and extensive details provided for supplier engagement. This tender by Thames Water Utilities Limited presents opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those offering water-main refurbishment construction work services. Companies well-equipped to handle infrastructure development, lead pipe replacement, and trunk mains leakage works would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The selective procurement method, with a negotiated procedure involving prior competition calls, allows for strategic engagement with suppliers. The contract's potential for an initial period of five years, extendable up to eight years, creates a long-term growth opportunity for successful bidders, offering stability and potential for expansion within the water projects sector. ## Notice Thames Water are seeking experienced organisations to provide the following works and services: 1. Developer Services - The scope of service includes mains and service connections, network reinforcement and diversions and Major Projects works, these typically have a value of PS3m. 2. Infrastructure Programmes - The scope of work includes minor capital works, lead pipe replacement, trunk mains leakage and network maintenance. This will also cover Major Projects which typically have a value of PS3m ### Lot Information Developer Services - Mains and Service Connections (London) Thames Water seeks the provision of Developer Services for water mains and general associated services. The work is related to the provision of services to Developer Customers (including house builders, property developers and other infrastructure providers). The services will include new water mains and new water service connections, network reinforcement and diversion works. All new service connections must be fitted with a Smart Meter, mains connections will not generally need metering unless specified in the design. Thames Water will be appointing a single supplier to undertake the works for Lot 1. This will be for London only. We reserve the right to not award the new service connections scope of this lot, this has an estimated value of PS18,000,000 p.a. Options: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for up to 3 years, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years. Renewal: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for up to 3 years, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years. Developer Services - Mains and Service Connections (Thames Valley) Thames Water seeks the provision of Developer Services for water mains and general associated services. The work is related to the provision of services to Developer Customers (including house builders, property developers and other infrastructure providers). The services will include new water mains and new water service connections, network reinforcement and diversion works. All new service connection must be fitted with a Smart Meter, mains connection will not generally need metering unless specified in the design. Thames Water will be appointing a single supplier to undertake the works for Lot 2. This will be for Thames Valley only. We reserve the right to not award the new service connections scope of this lot, this has an estimated value of PS6,000,000 p.a. Additional information: Suppliers who are awarded onto the Lot may be asked to step in or assist suppliers qualified into Lot 1 under this procurement. Suppliers who are awarded onto this Lot may be asked to assist Thames Water's R&M repair teams from time to time, particularly in emergencies or major events Options: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for up to 3 years, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years. Renewal: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for up to 3 years, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years. Infrastructure Programmes Thames Water seeks to appoint an organisation to provide Infrastructure Programmes. This will include the provision of Minor Capital Works, Lead Pipe replacement, trunk mains leakage works and water network maintenance. Thames Water will be appointing a single supplier to undertake the works for Lot 3. This work will be delivered across all Thames Water regions Additional information: Suppliers who are awarded onto this Lot may be asked to assist Thames Water's R&M repair teams from time to time, particularly in emergencies or major events. Options: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for up to 3 years, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years Renewal: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for up to 3 years, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years. Major Projects: Developer Services and Infrastructure Programmes Thames Water seeks an organisation to provide non standard works, these are complex, major projects in the Developer Services and Infrastructure Programme category of works. Projects issued can range in size and value. The value of works will range from PS10,000 and typically up to PS3m per project. This Lot will be governed by a Framework Agreement and work will be directly allocated or competed within a mini-competition process. Thames Water will be appointing at least 2 suppliers to undertake the works for Lot 4 Additional information: Suppliers who are awarded onto the Lot may be asked to step in or assist suppliers qualified into Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 under this procurement. Suppliers who are awarded onto this Lot may be asked to assist Thames Water's R&M repair teams from time to time, particularly in emergencies or major events Options: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for up to 3 years up to a maximum overall term of 8 years Renewal: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for up to 3 years up to a maximum overall term of 8 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018416-2023 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Between 5 and 8 years. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,040,000,000 | | Lots value | £737,600,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BARHALE; MORRISON WATER SERVICES; NETWORK PLUS SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work - 45240000 - Construction work for water projects ## Release History - 28 Jun 2023 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018416-2023 - 26 Jan 2022 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002328-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement - https://www.thameswater.co.uk/ - https://www.thameswater.co.uk/about-us/our-suppliers/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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