Contract notice – utilities

Services

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Utilities Water Limited

02366678

Lingley Mere Business Park

Warrington

WA5 3LP

Contact person: Donna Muldoon

Telephone: +44 1925678012

E-mail: Donna.Muldoon@uuplc.co.uk

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Internet address(es):

Main address: https://www.unitedutilities.com

Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984

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=82260&B=UNITEDUTILITIES

Additional information can be obtained from

the abovementioned address:

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

electronically via: https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82260&B=UNITEDUTILITIES

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

Sludge Disposal and/or Restoration, Sludge Treatment and Sludge Storage

Reference number: PRO004779

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

90513900 - Sludge disposal services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

United Utilities ae seeking alternate ways to dispose of and/or treat its raw sludge for circa 100,000 tonnes per annum. The requirement of this DPS will be in 3 lots: Lot 1: Sludge Disposal and/ or Restoration In this lot the Company's is sourcing supplier's who can dispose of a set volume of its raw sludge per annum. Lot 2: Sludge Treatment In this lot the Company's is sourcing supplier's who could treat a set volume of its raw sludge per annum in line with the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Lot 3: Sludge Storage In this lot the Company's is sourcing storage capacity in either an outdoor hard standing area or roof covered storage area for its Biosolids (treated sludge). Sludge would be stored over a number months before being transferred to its final destination by the Company.
Applicants are required to submit their response to the DPS Questionnaire by 12PM 01/07/2024 to be assessed prior to the first round of mini-competitions/ awards estimated to be run in July 2024

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 15000000.00 GBP

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Sludge Disposal and/or Restoration

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

90513600 - Sludge removal services

90513700 - Sludge transport services

90513800 - Sludge treatment services

90531000 - Landfill management services

90722300 - Land reclamation services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Sludge disposal and/ or restoration services for the disposal of raw sludge

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: 8000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.9)

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

Envisaged number of candidates: 5

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

Procedure is a Dynamic Purchasing System and will be for a term of 5 years

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

Sludge Treatment (1)

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

90513600 - Sludge removal services

90513700 - Sludge transport services

90513800 - Sludge treatment services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Sludge treatment services at suppliers premises for raw sludge

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: 4500000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.9)

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

Envisaged number of candidates: 5

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

Procedure is a Dynamic Purchasing System and will be for a term of 5 years

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

Sludge Storage (1)

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

44611400 - Storage tanks

44611420 - Sludge-storage tanks

44613400 - Storage containers

63121100 - Storage services

90513600 - Sludge removal services

90513700 - Sludge transport services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Storage locations for Biosolids (treated sludge) in either outdoor hard standing or roof covered areas, accessible by artic tankers.

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: 2500000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.9)

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

Envisaged number of candidates: 5

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

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.1.4)

Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria: 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.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no

IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 02/07/2029

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months : 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

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

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

United Utilities

Warrington

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

United Utilities

Warrington

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