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title: "Sample Courier and Internal Post Distribution Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0426f0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED"
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# Sample Courier and Internal Post Distribution Services

Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0426f0

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## Summary

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED is inviting tenders for the contract titled "Sample Courier and Internal Post Distribution Services" in the services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the active stage with a deadline for submission set on January 12, 2024. The contract involves refrigerated delivery of clean and waste water samples with post distribution. The main procurement method is a selective negotiated procedure. The buying organisation is located in Reading, United Kingdom.

This tender by THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses providing courier, laboratory, and water-related services. Companies with the capability to handle secure refrigerated transport and internal post delivery are well-suited to compete. The contract includes opportunities for renewal and expansion, with a clear submission process via electronic means. Interested suppliers should pay close attention to the detailed selection and economic criteria set out in the procurement documents.

## Notice

Delivery of clean and waste water samples under refrigerated conditions and distribution of post.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Thames Water Utilities Ltd is seeking to award a contract to a sole supplier with the capabilities to provide refrigerated collection and delivery of clean water and sewage samples from company sites throughout the Thames Water operating area delivering to the dedicated laboratory in Reading, Berkshire, UK. Included within this service is the collection, sorting and delivery of internal post and parcels to the Thames Water sites. There are approximately 51 sites requiring visitation, these being sample collection points, post collection and delivery points. 6 sites are to be visited for sample collection only at weekends and Bank Holidays. The full schedule of visitation times will be made available in the tender documents. Samples need to be transported under secure refrigerated (between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius ) conditions, with a clear chain of custody, to the Thames Water laboratory in Reading, Berkshire, UK. The capability for Ad-Hoc collections from a list of up to 15 sites and delivery to Thames Water laboratory in Reading, at any time is required. There is also a requirement to make pre-booked deliveries to or from anywhere in the UK following notification by 13:00 the day before.

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 8 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 8 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037354-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,700,000 |
| Lots value | £6,700,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 16:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037354-2023
- 19 Dec 2023 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037318-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.thameswater.co.uk
- https://www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement

## Provenance

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