--- title: "Water Network Alliance Delivery Frameworks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04515d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04515d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04515d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04515d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG" published: "2024-07-29" --- # Water Network Alliance Delivery Frameworks Buyer: DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04515d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04515d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04515d.json) ## Summary Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Welsh Water) is seeking tenders for the Water Network Alliance Delivery Frameworks. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 5th September 2024. The project, spanning up to 8 years, encompasses various critical works related to water-distribution pipelines within the region of UKL (Wales). The tender is divided into two main lots: Lot 1 involves metering, customer appointment programmes, and network maintenance, whereas Lot 2 focuses on mains rehabilitation and mains laying. The total estimated value of the procurement is £752 million, and works under each lot will be awarded to multiple contractors according to specified criteria. The procurement method is a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the water infrastructure sector, particularly those with expertise in water-distribution pipelines, maintenance, and emergency response services. Companies specialising in civil engineering, plumbing, metering, and network repair and maintenance will find this framework advantageous. The structured division into lots and the scope for multiple contractors open avenues for both large enterprises and specialised SMEs to contribute effectively. Firms that meet the pre-qualification criteria stand to benefit from long-term contracts and a steady workflow, aiding in sustainable business growth. ## Notice DCC intends to procure the next iteration of its Water Network Alliance (WNA), for AMP8 and early AMP9. The purpose of the WNA is to successfully deliver a metering installation programme, network, repair & maintenance, and improvements to the water network for a period of up to 8 years. DCC requires the services and works to be delivered under the following two Lots. Each Lot is independent from the other. Each lot requires the delivery of services over DCC's entire operating region. The following sets out the arrangement and activity of the two independent Lots. Lot 1 - Metering, Customer Appointment Programmes, and Network Maintenance. The work under Lot 1 will include plumber, surveyor water hygiene and civils work associated with the installation, replacement, and appointment of customer (domestic and industrial) meters, new connections, including self-lay water pipes up to 63 mm and the identification resolution by means of general civils activity of leakage identified in private land / property and the identification and replacement of lead pipes where appointment work is required. Lot 1 Work Package 1: progressive (planned) and customer reactive metering programmes, new connections including self-lay connections up to and including 63 mm, private leakage, and lead replacement. Lot 1 Work Package 2: leakage repair, network apparatus repair and maintenance, standby service, and emergency response, on site investigation services including trial holes. Works under Lot 1 will be up to 16 bar pressure and 500mm mains. At PQQ stage, Applicants applying for Lot 1 will be required to demonstrate competence in both Lot 1 Work Package 1 and Lot 1 Work Package 2 in accordance with the assessment criteria set out in the PQQ Documentation. At ITT stage, successful Applicants shall be required to submit Tenders that cover both Lot 1 Work Package 1, and Lot 1 Work Package 2. At the end of the procurement process, DCC intends to award Lot 1 Work Package 1 and Lot 1 Work Package 2 to two separate Contractors according to the award criteria set out in the ITT documentation. The Contractors may be required to provide substitution services for the alternate Work Package during the Term of the Agreement to meet resilience requirements. Lot 2 - Mains Rehabilitation & Mains Laying Framework. The works under Lot 2 principally includes the provision of engineering capability and delivery teams to undertake mains replacement and or rehabilitation works including excavation, repair / replacement and cleansing of network assets and reinstatement to compliment the civils activity. The delivery of works will be on pressurised systems and will require provision of emergency response for network bursts. Lot 2 Works Package 1: Investment and or Developer Services Schemes that encompass low medium and high complexity civils projects. Works undertaken will include all pressure and main size requirements including up to and including 16 bar pressure and 500mm diameter mains and greater than 16 bar pressure 500 mm mains (both Low- and High-Pressure mains). Provision of 365-day, 24-hour emergency response service for the repair of burst mains will also be a requirement under this Works Package. Lot 2 Works Package 2: Developer Services schemes [for mains laying and or connection] that extend up to 16 bar pressure and 500mm diameter only. Works under Lot 2 will include all pressure and main size requirements up to and including 16 bar pressure and 500mm diameter mains and greater than 16 bar pressure 500 mm mains. At the end of the procurement process, DCC intends to appoint 6 Contractors to Lot 2 Work Package 1, via a framework under which DCC can call off individual packages of work to meet programme, customer, and developer demands. DCC intends to appoint one Contractor to Lot 2 Work Package 1. There are no restrictions on an Applicant, applying for both Lots, subject to meeting the PQQ Assessment criteria. ### Lot Information Lot Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 DCC is seeking to procure a minimum of two separate Contractors across the 3 Lots and intends to undertake the procurement process under the negotiated procedure in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The estimated annual value of each Lot is as follows: Lot 1 - Metering & Customer Appointment Programmes approx. PS30 million per annum Lot 2 - Repair & Maintenance approx. PS30 million per annum Lot 3 - Mains Rehabilitation & Mains Laying approx. PS40million per annum Metering, Customer Appointment Programmes, and Network Maintenance Lot 1 Work Package 1: progressive (planned) and customer reactive metering programmes, new connections including self-lay connections up to and including 63 mm, private leakage, and lead replacement. Lot 1 Work Package 2: leakage repair, network apparatus repair and maintenance, standby service, and emergency response, on site investigation services including trial holes. Options: The agreement will be for an initial period of 60 months with the option to extend for a further 36 months at the sole discretion of DCC. This means a possible total duration of 96 months if all options are taken. Renewal: The agreement will be for an initial period of 60 months with the option to extend for a further 36 months at the sole discretion of DCC. This means a possible total duration of 96 months if all options are taken. Mains Rehabilitation & Mains Laying Framework The works under Lot 2 principally includes the provision of engineering capability and delivery teams to undertake mains replacement and or rehabilitation works including excavation, repair / replacement and cleansing of network assets and reinstatement to compliment the civils activity. The delivery of works will be on pressurised systems and will require provision of emergency response for network bursts. Lot 2 Works Package 1: Investment and or Developer Services Schemes that encompass low medium and high complexity civils projects. Works undertaken will include all pressure and main size requirements including up to and including 16 bar pressure and 500mm diameter mains and greater than 16 bar pressure 500 mm mains (both Low- and High-Pressure mains). Provision of 365-day, 24-hour emergency response service for the repair of burst mains will also be a requirement under this Works Package. Lot 2 Works Package 2: Developer Services schemes [for mains laying and or connection] that extend up to 16 bar pressure and 500mm diameter only. Options: The agreement will be for an initial period of 60 months with the option to extend for a further 36 months at the sole discretion of DCC. This means a possible total duration of 96 months if all options are taken. Renewal: The agreement will be for an initial period of 60 months with the option to extend for a further 36 months at the sole discretion of DCC. This means a possible total duration of 96 months if all options are taken. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023649-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | 21 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £752,000,000 | | Lots value | £752,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active, Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF3 0LT | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Trowbridge | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff East | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 38421100 - Water meters - 42131160 - Hydrants - 44161200 - Water mains - 45000000 - Construction work - 45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines - 45232100 - Ancillary works for water pipelines - 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines - 45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work - 45233251 - Resurfacing works - 45240000 - Construction work for water projects - 50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters - 71322200 - Pipeline-design services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023649-2024 - 11 Apr 2024 at 10:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011760-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dwrcymru.com - https://dwrcymru-welshwater.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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