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title: "MEICA National Operations Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036124"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2022-08-19"
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# MEICA National Operations Framework

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036124

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal, acting as the buyer, has initiated a tender for the "MEICA National Operations Framework" in the services category. This procurement aims to secure Mechanical and electrical engineering services for the Environment Agency to support the operation, repair, and maintenance of flood defense assets. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an expected start date in September/October 2022, subject to approvals. Key procurement milestones include Supplier Qualification (SQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) stages from October 2022 to March 2023, with the contract start date anticipated in June 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in mechanical and electrical engineering services. Businesses capable of providing services such as Planned Preventative maintenance, Reactive works, and Instrumentation Control and Automation are well-suited to compete. The procurement process will follow the Restricted procedure, with a focus on establishing collaborative relationships and continuous improvement opportunities. Interested suppliers can respond to each Lot via the Atamis tendering system, with the opportunity advertised on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender Service. For more information, businesses can contact Ross Beavis at the Environment Agency.

## Notice

As per the Mechanical and electrical engineering services PIN released on the 13th November 2020 and the Asset Delivery Frameworks PIN released on the 22nd July 2022 the Environment Agency require MEICA services (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Control and Automation) to support the operation, repair and maintenance of a variety of flood defence assets such as lock gates, pumping stations, river level maintenance weirs, and flow and level measurement systems. This PIN is to provide an update to the market of the updated procurement programme that is expected to commence in September/ October 2022 (subject to approvals), and provide further details around the intended commercial model

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note this is not the start of a procurement process. A separate contract notice will be published to cover this requirement. The primary purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of prospective requirements following cabinet approval to proceed, in advance of tender release. There will be seven lots (6 area based maintenance lots) as follows: - South West Wessex - South West Devon and Cornwall - South East - Central (Midlands & Anglia) - North East - North West For all area based lots, work will include Planned Preventative maintenance, Reactive works and Minor project work (NOT Major project work). High voltage services to be included for Central only. Given the critical nature of the EA's assets, the Contractor will be required to: * provide a 24/7 call-out service within their framework area. * provide a two-hour response time within their framework area. * develop collaborative relationships both with the Client and with other Suppliers, through regular cross-supplier working groups/ communities of practice. * identify and propose ongoing Continuous Improvement opportunities. * commit to a 3-month mobilisation period. This is included in the post-award programme to enable the incoming supplier to upskill, familiarise themselves with the EA, the assets and sites, put in place the necessary resources, and develop their maintenance programme. The procurement will follow the Restricted procedure. Prior to commencing a formal procurement process the EA would like to update the market. This allows bidders to mobilise in terms of responding to the procurement and allows for feedback prior to the publication of the procurement. It is the intention of the EA to award 4 year frameworks (including extensions). Suppliers will respond to each Lot via the Atamis tendering system, with the opportunity advertised via Contracts Finder and Find a Tender Service. The intended timetable is as follows: - SQ Stage - October 2022 - November 2022 - SQ Evaluation - November 2022- December 2022 - ITT Stage - January 2022 - March 2023 - Evaluation - March 2023 - April 2023 - Publish Contract Award Notice and issues Notification of Intention to Award letters - May 2023 - Contract award / contract issued - June 2023 - Contract Start Date - June 2023 - Handover/ Mobilisation Period - June 2023 - September Please note framework approach is still subject to approval, details may change. For full transparency we intend to share all data relating to the procurement and commercial models (where it is appropriate to do so). This includes the specification, pricing schedules, selection criteria, award criteria, terms and conditions and framework/ contract management approach. Additional information: In order to gauge market interest we will send this documentation, along with a questionnaire to be completed by the 5th September. For further information please email Ross.beavis@environment-agency.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023158-2022 |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
- 42122000 - Pumps
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2022 at 14:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023158-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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