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title: "Market Engagement - Kent Bioresources Project; Treatment and disposal of bioresources (sewage sludge) in Kent (UK)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0437cf"
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buyer: "SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD."
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# Market Engagement - Kent Bioresources Project; Treatment and disposal of bioresources (sewage sludge) in Kent (UK)

Buyer: SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD.  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0437cf

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Southern Water Services Ltd. involves a planned Market Engagement initiative for the treatment and disposal of sewage sludge in Kent, UK. This initiative focuses on a comprehensive contract for designing, constructing, financing, and potentially operating advanced sludge treatment facilities. The deadline for the Request for Information (RFI) responses is 4th March 2024, with further updates to be provided in due course. The procurement falls under the services category, with the main procurement method being a Design, Build, Finance, and potentially Operate & Maintain model.

This tender by Southern Water Services Ltd. offers opportunities for businesses in the sewage services and environmental services industries, especially those involved in construction, engineering, waste management, and consultancy services. Businesses that can provide expertise in sewage treatment, construction of treatment plants, project management, and environmental consulting would be well-suited to compete in this initiative. By actively participating in this Market Engagement, businesses can contribute towards shaping the future strategies of Southern Water and potentially secure contracts for the development of advanced sludge treatment facilities in Kent.

## Notice

Southern Water is currently conducting a Market Engagement initiative focused on the treatment and disposal of sewage sludge (bioresources). This involves a comprehensive contract that encompasses the design, construction, financing, and potentially the operation and maintenance of advanced sludge treatment facilities. Southern Water invites participation from potential investors and suppliers to actively contribute to this exercise. The aim is to gain a deeper understanding of market capabilities and interests, setting out the groundwork for a potential subsequent tender. This is not a call for competition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are planning to restructure our bioresource (sludge) treatment facilities in Kent, consolidating our smaller treatment centres into two larger sites. We are currently processing approximately 42,000 tonnes dry solids (TDS) of raw sludge per year in that region (un-screened, screened, un-thickened, thickened liquid and screened dewatered cake derived from a range of wastewater treatment works) which are treated under conventional digestion followed by either maturation or liming of the treated sludge (Biosolids) for agricultural use. The biogas produced is used in combined heat & power (CHP) engines to generate heat & electricity, both used on site or exported (electricity). Our strategy involves replacing current assets and expanding capacity to process approximately 46,000 (TDS) of raw sludge. We plan to achieve this through the implementation of new advanced anaerobic digestion (AAD) technology at two proposed sites, namely Ashford and Ham Hill. Additionally, there is potential for the recovery of various resources, including ammonia. We aim to collaborate with interested parties to jointly develop and implement our strategy. We are exploring a Design, Build, Finance (and potentially Operate & Maintain) model. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued by Southern Water to initiate discussions and gain insights into the potential solutions and opportunities identified by potential investors and the broader industry. For the avoidance of doubt, the purpose of this Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) is to conduct a market testing exercise only and will not formally begin the procurement nor constitute any commitment by Southern Water to undertake any procurement exercise nor form a commercial strategy in a particular form. Any follow-up discussions and responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are solely for information and planning purposes. Additional information: Additional information can be obtained from our e-sourcing portal: https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/ It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Southern Water plan on holding a market engagement in the week commencing 26th February 2024, further information will be provided via our e-sourcing portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004012-2024 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42996900 - Sludge-processing equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45232422 - Sludge-treatment works
- 45252127 - Wastewater treatment plant construction work
- 45252140 - Sludge-dewatering plant construction work
- 45253700 - Digestion plant construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90400000 - Sewage services
- 90492000 - Sewage treatment consultancy services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90513600 - Sludge removal services
- 90513700 - Sludge transport services
- 90513800 - Sludge treatment services
- 90513900 - Sludge disposal services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2024 at 11:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004012-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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