Network Maintenance Services and Network Capital Works
Key Details
Estimated Value
£1,350,000,000
Deadline
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not specified
CPV Code
44161200 - Water mains
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- Estimated value
- £1.4bn£1.6bn including VAT
- Contract period
- 1 Apr 2028 to 1 Apr 2038 (10 years)
- Legal basis
- Procurement Act 2023
- Type
- Framework agreement
- Delivery location (NUTS/ITL)
- UKJ (South East)
- CPV codes
- 44161200 Water mains; 45231110 Pipelaying construction work; 45231300 Construction work for water and sewage pipelines; 45232150 Works related to water-distribution pipelines; 45232151 Water-main refurbishment construction work; 50411100 Repair and maintenance services of water meters
Description
South East Water is issuing UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice to initiate market engagement for the successor(s) to our existing Network Maintenance and Capital Works Framework Agreement, which is due to expire on 31st March 2028. The purpose is to: Inform the market of our upcoming procurement -Gather industry feedback on current market capabilities and commercial models. -Gauge interest in working with South East Water in the future -Seek views on potential delivery and lotting models to inform the final design, lotting structure and scope of the replacement framework. - Identify opportunities for efficiencies, innovation and collaboration. Anticipated scope of the framework will include: Network Mains Renewals and Strategic Mains Repair and maintenance of the water supply network Network Installation for developer With a clear focus on excellent customer experience and outcomes and aligned with regulatory targets, Outcome Delivery Incentives, leakage and Price Control Deliverables. The intended programme will run during the remainder of AMP8, AMP 9 with the potential to run into AMP10 with an estimated annual spend of between £110m to £135m per annum Suppliers with relevant experience and capability are invited to express interest and participate in early market discussions. This notice does not constitute a call for competition, a commitment to procure, or a commitment to enter into any contractual arrangement. Information gathered through this engagement will be used solely to inform South East Water's procurement strategy and future sourcing decisions. Contract dates (estimated) 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2038 10 years We are considering a longer contract period in order to provide suppliers with a long term commitment and better values to customers.
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