Contract award notice - utilities

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External Reference: 2022-542041

FTS Reference: 2022-018614

Contract award notice - utilities

Contract award notice – utilities

Results of the procurement procedure

Supplies

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Utilities Water Limited
02366678
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
UK
Contact person: Grace Power
Telephone: +44 1925678021
NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
I.6)

Main activity

Water

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

PRO004428-Goods-Framework-Supply and Delivery of Monitoring and Control Instrumentation
Reference number:  Instrumentation
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

31682210  -  Instrumentation and control equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Agreements aim is to ensure that we receive accurate and reliable data from our instruments so that we can monitor the rate, volume and quality of the water and wastewater throughout our sites and networks while providing standardisation and consistency across all of our sites in order to reduce overall costs.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

pH & Conductivity
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31682210  -  Instrumentation and control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring pH in raw water, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in crude sewage, final effluent, mixed liquors and sewage sludge.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1).
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Chlorine Residual Analysers
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the concentration of free available residual chlorine or total available residual chlorine in partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Turbidity & Suspended Solids Meters
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the turbidity in raw, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in final effluent in wastewater applications.
The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the suspended solids in crude sewage, settled sewage, mixed liquors and final effluent in wastewater applications and clarifier and clarifier desludging applications in water treatment processes.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Water Treatment Analysers (Iron, Aluminium & Manganese)
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The instrument shall be capable of measuring the concentration of either dissolved or total acid soluble iron, aluminium and manganese in natural waters, and a residual coagulant in partially treated and final potable water.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Waste Water Iron Analysers
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The instrument shall be capable of measuring the concentration of either dissolved or total acid soluble iron in final effluent in wastewater applications.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Dissolved Oxygen Monitors & Sludge Blanket Depth/Interface detectors
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the concentration of dissolved oxygen in sewage plant effluent and in the mixed liquor of an activated sludge plant.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Nutrient Analysers
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The instrument shall be capable of measuring phosphate or ammonium in crude sewage, settled or partially treated sewage, mixed liquors and final effluent
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Level Switches – Conductive UV Monitors
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Primarily the instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring transmissivity in potable water applications including UV irradiation.
Primarily the instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring transmissivity in waste water treatment applications including UV irradiation.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Level Switches – Conductive
Lot No:  9
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The aim of this procurement process is to set up mandatory kit framework agreements with suppliers who are capable of supplying and delivering any number of the 22 monitoring and control instrumentation lots outlined.
The mandatory kit framework agreements will be used by both United Utilities Water (UUW) for replacement equipment, spares and consumables as well as a number of UUW appointed parties who are mandated to engage directly with our kit framework providers to deliver work.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Level – Hydrostatic Head
Lot No:  10
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The level transmitter shall be capable of inferring liquid level measurement by means of hydrostatic head in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications. Instruments will be required for borehole level measurement applications and reservoir depth measurement applications. Applications may include requirements for rod or rope type instrument versions.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Level – Ultrasonic
Lot No:  11
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The ultrasonic and radar level measurement transmitters shall be capable of detecting liquid level in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications. Additionally instruments will be required to monitor chemical level in storage tanks containing a wide range of chemicals found in the water and wastewater treatment processes e.g. Ferric Sulphate, Sulphuric Acid etc.
Open channel flow (by ultrasonic or radar) to be used for flow measurement including for the Company MCerts applications.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Level - Radar
Lot No:  12
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The ultrasonic and radar level measurement transmitters shall be capable of detecting liquid level in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications. Additionally instruments will be required to monitor chemical level in storage tanks containing a wide range of chemicals found in the water and wastewater treatment processes e.g. Ferric Sulphate, Sulphuric Acid etc.
Open channel flow (by ultrasonic or radar) to be used for flow measurement including for the Company MCerts applications.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Level - Open Channel
Lot No:  13
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The ultrasonic and radar level measurement transmitters shall be capable of detecting liquid level in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications. Additionally instruments will be required to monitor chemical level in storage tanks containing a wide range of chemicals found in the water and wastewater treatment processes e.g. Ferric Sulphate, Sulphuric Acid etc.
Open channel flow (by ultrasonic or radar) to be used for flow measurement including for the Company MCerts applications.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Electromagnetic Flowmeters
Lot No:  14
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring flow in raw water, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in crude sewage, final effluent and sewage sludge including MCert applications. Instruments are required for chemical dosing applications for a range of chemicals found in the water and wastewater treatment processes.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Area Velocity Flowmeters
Lot No:  15
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring flow in raw water, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in crude sewage, final effluent and sewage sludge including MCert applications.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Clamp on Flowmeter – Ultrasonic Flow
Lot No:  16
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring flow in raw water, partially treated water and final treated water in potable water treatment, and in crude sewage, final effluent and sewage sludge including MCert applications. The applications may be single sensor applications or multipath sensor arrays, with multiple paths (up to 4) connecting into one signal converter.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Thermal Mass Gas Flowmeters
Lot No:  17
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The instrument(s) shall be capable of measuring the mass flow of gasses in wastewater treatment such as air and biogas. These applications can either be closed pipe applications or insertion type.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Temperature & Pressure Monitors
Lot No:  18
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The temperature transmitter shall be capable of measuring temperature in a range of applications ranging from crude sewage to final effluent in wastewater applications and from raw water to potable water in water applications
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

MCert Compliant Samplers
Lot No:  19
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Fixed site refrigerated sampler for wastewater and surface water monitoring, with optional multi sample or composite sample bottler systems. Portable sampler required for the same duties.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Multivariable Network Quality Analyser
Lot No:  20
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The instrument shall be capable of measuring a number of water quality measures typical to both water treatment and water distribution applications. These may include turbidity, pressure, pH, free chlorine, total chlorine, combined chlorine, conductivity and dissolved oxygen. Sample would be provided to the analyser under pressure.
In each case it is expected that the analyser will be battery powered and provide a range of outputs for connection into a UU specified data logger so that water quality data can be gathered securely from remote locations.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
2 years initial period plus 6 years of extension (2+1+1+1+1+1+1)
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2021/S 000-004822

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 9

Title: PRO004428-Goods-Framework-Supply and Delivery of Monitoring and Control Instrumentation

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

07/04/2022

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of England & Wales
City of Westminster
London
UK

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

United Utilities Water Ltd
Warrington
UK

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

United Utilities Water Ltd
warrington
UK