Contract notice - utilities

Information

Published

Expire date: 08/09/2023

External Reference: 2023-543830

FTS Reference: 2023-020515

Contract notice - utilities

Contract notice – utilities

Works

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Utilities Water Limited
02366678
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
UK
Contact person: Jaime Sheldon
Telephone: +44 7717306642
NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70516&B=UNITEDUTILITIES
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.6)

Main activity

Water

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

PRO004683-Works-Framework-Construction Delivery Partners
Reference number:  AMP8 CDP
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

45000000  -  Construction work
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Works
II.1.4)

Short description

United Utilities' AMP8 and AMP9 programme is set to be significantly larger than previous periods. In response to this challenge and ensuring delivery of our strategic priorities we have carefully developed a new operating model informed by our experience, market feedback and learning from across global sectors. The 5 delivery runways within the model will be supported by a wider ecosystem of suppliers.
The Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) frameworks will form the Design and Build delivery runway within the model. This framework will support early solution design through early contractor involvement, assure constructability and ultimately drive increased value through the full project lifecycle.
The framework scope is for Project Management, Design, Construction and Commissioning of Complex Capital Projects (indicative value ~£5m-£100m) to meet our ongoing regulatory commitments and has been split into two Lots.
Lot 1 - Complex Non-Infrastructure
Lot 2 - Complex Infrastructure
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 5500000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:  1
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Complex Non-Infrastructure
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45200000  -  Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
45220000  -  Engineering works and construction works
45221200  -  Construction work for tunnels, shafts and subways
45231000  -  Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
45231300  -  Construction work for water and sewage pipelines
45240000  -  Construction work for water projects
45247000  -  Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts
45252000  -  Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants
45252120  -  Water-treatment plant construction work
45252127  -  Wastewater treatment plant construction work
71000000  -  Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71300000  -  Engineering services
71541000  -  Construction project management services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

Typical projects in Lot 1 will include, but are not limited to, the following non-infrastructure areas:
- Water Treatment
- Waste Water Treatment
- Pumping Stations and Storage
- Reservoirs
- Bioresources and Energy
A core part of United Utilities' AMP8 operating model is an integrated Enterprise for the delivery of outcomes through non-infrastructure and major capital works solutions. The integrated Enterprise will comprise the following Partners:
- UU’s appointed Strategic Solution Identification Partner for Non-Infrastructure and Other Major Capital Works (SSIP Lot 1);
- The (up to) 6 CDPs awarded under this procurement; and
- United Utilities as intelligent client and capable owner.
The Enterprise Partners will collectively provide the range of capability to successfully deliver the programme and will be engaged early to deliver outcomes under an aligned commercial model.
All suppliers across the whole operating model will need to share our ambition for the size and scale of this challenge, align to our Purpose, Values and Strategic Priorities and ultimately help us to provide great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4000000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 31/07/2024  /  End: 31/03/2035
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 6  /  Maximum number: 8
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
United Utilities shall have the option to extend for one or more further periods of up to 5 years in total, up to a longstop date of 31 March 2035.
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

Complex Infrastructure
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45200000  -  Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
45220000  -  Engineering works and construction works
45221200  -  Construction work for tunnels, shafts and subways
45231000  -  Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
45231300  -  Construction work for water and sewage pipelines
45240000  -  Construction work for water projects
45247000  -  Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts
45252000  -  Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants
45252120  -  Water-treatment plant construction work
45252127  -  Wastewater treatment plant construction work
71000000  -  Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71300000  -  Engineering services
71541000  -  Construction project management services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

Typical projects in Lot 2 will include, but are not limited to, the following infrastructure areas:
- Water Networks/Pipelines
- Wastewater Networks/Pipelines
- Pumping Stations and Storage
- Reservoirs
A core part of United Utilities' AMP8 operating model is an integrated Enterprise for the delivery of outcomes through non-infrastructure and major capital works solutions. The integrated Enterprise will comprise the following Partners:
- UU’s appointed Strategic Solution Identification Partner for Non-Infrastructure and Other Major Capital Works (SSIP Lot 1);
- The (up to) 6 CDPs awarded under this procurement; and
- United Utilities as intelligent client and capable owner.
The Enterprise Partners will collectively provide the range of capability to successfully deliver the programme and will be engaged early to deliver outcomes under an aligned commercial model.
All suppliers across the whole operating model will need to share our ambition for the size and scale of this challenge, align to our Purpose, Values and Strategic Priorities and ultimately help us to provide great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1500000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 31/07/2024  /  End: 31/03/2035
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3  /  Maximum number: 4
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
United Utilities shall have the option to extend for one or more further periods of up to 5 years in total, up to a longstop date of 31 March 2035.
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  Please refer to procurement documents
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

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

Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  6
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 8 years:  The term is commensurate to the value and strategic importance of the Works to be delivered, including the time and cost implications of transitioning new suppliers and aligning to the applicable regulatory periods.
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: 2023/S 000-015964
IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  08/09/2023
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.3)

Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

Date: 23/10/2023
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of England & Wales
City of Westminster
London
UK