--- title: "Automation of Regional Control (SCADA) - RFP" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04178e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04178e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04178e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04178e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED" published: "2024-03-13" --- # Automation of Regional Control (SCADA) - RFP Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04178e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04178e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04178e.json) ## Summary Thames Water Utilities Limited initiated a procurement tender titled "Automation of Regional Control (SCADA) - RFP" for IT services within the services category. The tender aimed to automate and optimise aspects of the Regional SCADA system, with a focus on improving water supply efficiency. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The deadline for tenders was amended to 2 February 2024, 12pm. This procurement offers an opportunity for qualified vendors to provide detailed design, testing, deployment, and ongoing support for the automation solution. Businesses in IT services, consulting, and software development sectors would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Thames Water Utilities Limited, based in Reading, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties must engage through electronic submission following the guidelines specified on the procurement webpage. ## Notice Thames Water (TW) are seeking a qualified vendor aiming to automate & optimise specific aspects of our Regional SCADA system. Currently, a considerable portion of TW operation relies on manual management by a control room. The primary objective is to conduct a Proof of Concept (POC) for either the Lower Hall B & Woodford hydraulic systems or the entire TW Ring Main. This will allow the control to be optimised, ensuring continued supply of wholesome water, whilst taking into consideration operating strategies to reduce leakage and energy use. It will also remove the risk of any human error. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The vendor shall provide the following services: Detailed Design: Conduct a thorough assessment of how the product will be integrated within existing Thames Water Infrastructure to meet both operational and maintenance needs to optimise two hydraulic areas. Develop, Test & Deploy: Deliver a centralised automation solution that addresses our specific requirements, full testing in advance of deployment into production. Commission & Optimise: Full testing within the production environment to ensure the solution is fit for purpose and enables continued operation whilst generating optimal benefit. User Training: Provide comprehensive training sessions for our staff to ensure proper utilisation of the software features. Ongoing Support: Offer 24/7 technical support and maintenance services post-implementation, including regular updates and bug fixes. Options: TWUL envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 4 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 3 years. Renewal: TWUL envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 4 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 3 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008044-2024 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 13 Mar 2024 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008044-2024 - 15 Jan 2024 at 15:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001309-2024 - 3 Jan 2024 at 17:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000169-2024 - 10 Nov 2023 at 20:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033374-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.thameswater.co.uk - http://www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement - https://www.thameswater.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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