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title: "prj_3928 Chemicals Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d2e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD."
published: "2024-06-18"
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# prj_3928 Chemicals Framework

Buyer: SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d2e4

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## Summary

The Southern Water Services Ltd. has conducted a procurement process for the Chemicals Framework. This framework covers the supply and management of water-treatment chemicals and involves awarding a framework to a pool of service providers. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The award has been given to multiple suppliers including Brenntag UK Ltd, Industrial Chemicals Limited, and others. The Framework has a total value of £104,000,000 and was signed on June 18, 2024.

This tender for the Chemicals Framework by Southern Water Services Ltd. offers opportunities for businesses in the water treatment chemicals industry. Companies with expertise in supplying and managing water-treatment chemicals, particularly those with strong resources, management capabilities, and sourcing power, are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage for this opportunity has been completed, and the contract is currently active, providing a chance for interested businesses to contribute to Southern Water Services' operations in the UK.

## Notice

SWS is awarding a framework for the 'supply and management of chemicals (to be delivered in a safe and environmentally responsible way in accordance with SWS procedures and guidelines necessary for its day-to-day operation, the treatment of waste water and provision of clean water. Disruption to the supply of chemicals could have an impact on operations and / or brand perception therefore the continuity of supply is essential and Tendering companies must have the resources, management, capacity, sourcing power and processing capability to meet SWS expectations, spikes in demand and fluctuating volumes. The use of telemetry, VIM (vendor inventory management) or automated stock control and re-ordering systems is essential. The objective of this tender is to ensure that SWS have a resilient supply chain to minimise the impact of any supply disruptions. SWS is awarding a Framework to a pool of Service Providers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and management of chemicals (to be delivered in a safe and environmentally responsible way in accordance with SWS' procedures and guidelines necessary for its day-to-day operation, the treatment of waste water and provision of clean water. Disruption to the supply of chemicals could have an impact on operations and / or brand perception therefore the continuity of supply is essential and Tendering companies must have the resources, management, capacity, sourcing power and processing capability to meet SWS' expectations, spikes in demand and fluctuating volumes. The use of telemetry, VIM (vendor inventory management) or automated stock control and re-ordering systems is essential.

Renewal: There will be options to extend the framework by either three, annual options to extend the Framework, or one, three year extension, at SWS' discretion by a further period of up to 3 years (8 years total).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018826-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,000,000 |
| Lots value | £104,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD. |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN13 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Northbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BRENNTAG; INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS; KEMIRA; TARMAC CEMENT AND LIME; TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 14400000 - Salt and pure sodium chloride
- 24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals
- 24311411 - Sulphuric acid
- 24311420 - Phosphoric acid
- 24311500 - Hydroxides as basic inorganic chemicals
- 24311520 - Sodium hydroxide
- 24311521 - Caustic soda
- 24311800 - Carbon
- 24312122 - Ferric chloride
- 24313122 - Ferric sulphate
- 24313123 - Sulphate of aluminium
- 24313124 - Sodium sulphate
- 24322210 - Methanol
- 24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2024 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018826-2024
- 1 Jun 2023 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015534-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://southernwater.co.uk

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