--- title: "Howdon STW Upgrade: Improved Resilience" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035973" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035973" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035973.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035973.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED" published: "2022-08-05" --- # Howdon STW Upgrade: Improved Resilience Buyer: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035973 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035973) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035973.json) ## Summary Northumbrian Water Group Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "Howdon STW Upgrade: Improved Resilience" to engage contractors for the construction of upgrades at Howdon Sewage Treatment Works, located in North Shields, UK. This procurement is categorized under works in the sewage treatment industry. Currently in the tender stage, interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 16 September 2022, with the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire due by 23 September 2022. The estimated value for the first phase is £40 million, while an additional phase, subject to performance, could add £80 million to the contract value. This tender presents significant opportunities for construction and engineering firms, particularly those specialising in sewage treatment infrastructure and related works. Businesses that excel in collaborative projects and innovation in construction methods will be well-positioned to compete. With a focus on value engineering to maximise budget efficiency, contractors that can demonstrate experience with large-scale utilities projects and have the capability to meet the rigorous prequalification criteria will have a competitive advantage in this tender process. ## Notice Northumbrian Water Limited are looking to appoint a contractor to construct an upgrade to Howdon Sewage Treatment Works (STW). Some assets on the existing STW require replacing to increase the overall resilience to the site. Phase 1 (to be constructed under this contract) shall include two new pumping stations to transfer flows (6,200l/sec) from one process area to another and a storm tank. Estimated Value of Phase 1 - PS40m In addition Subject to clause 50(1)(f) of the Utilities Contract Regulations it is the intention that NWG may direct award Phase 2 of this project to the successful tenderer for Phase 1, due to it being an extension of the original work and consist of similar work activity. Any award of phase 2 would be subject to the satisfactory performance of the successful tenderer for Phase 1 and the ability to agree the price and programme for Phase 2. NWL would retain sole discretion on whether Phase 2 would be directly awarded to the successful tenderer or an alternative procurement was carried out. The estimated value of Phase 2 is PS80m. Phase 2 scope shall include new secondary treatment, final settlement, UV treatment and a storm tank. NWL reserve the right to award either all or part of each phase of the proposed contracts subject to budget constraints. NWL expects any shortlisted contractors to engage in value engineering with NWL to ensure maximum value can be delivered for the available budget. NWL are looking to appoint a contractor to work collaboratively in line with NWL's vision and values while driving innovation and efficiency throughout the lifecycle of this project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - NWL are seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out the construction of an upgrade at Howdon Sewage Treatment Works as detailed in the brief description. - The procurement process will consist of a pre-qualification process to shortlist a maximum of five applicants to receive the tender documents (fifth placed tenderer to be shortlisted subject to being within five percentage points of the fourth place applicant). The tender phase will consist of a one stage tender period consisting of a four month tender period. The award will be based on the most economically advantageous offer consisting of both quality and cost elements. - Subject to clause 50(1)(f) of the Utilities Contract Regulations it is the intention that NWG may direct award Phase 2 of this project to the successful tenderer for Phase 1 due to it being an extension of the original work and consist of similar work activity. Any award of phase 2 would be subject to the satisfactory performance of the successful tenderer for Phase 1 and the ability to agree the price and programme for Phase 2. NWL would retain sole discretion on whether Phase 2 would be directly awarded to the successful tenderer or an alternative procurement was carried out. Options: The duration of any contract will be subject to the contractor's programme, taking into account any constraints provided by the employer. The initial award is for Phase 1 (estimated value PS36m), however, subject to clause 50(1)(f) of the Utilities Contract Regulations it is the intention that NWG may direct award Phase 2 of this project to the successful tenderer for Phase 1 due to it being an extension of the original work and consist of similar work activity. Any award of phase 2 would be subject to the satisfactory performance of the successful tenderer for Phase 1 and the ability to agree the price and programme for Phase 2. NWL would retain sole discretion on whether Phase 2 would be directly awarded to the successful tenderer or an alternative procurement was carried out. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021606-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000,000 | | Lots value | £120,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45232152 - Pumping station construction work - 45232421 - Sewage treatment works - 45232423 - Sewage pumping stations construction work - 45232431 - Wastewater pumping station - 45240000 - Construction work for water projects - 45252000 - Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants ## Release History - 5 Aug 2022 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021606-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ariba.com - http://www.nwl.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035973. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035973.json.