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Published 23 Nov 2022, 16:22 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

PRO004557 Goods-Framework-Supply of Actuators

Official notice

Authority: United Utilities Water Limited (Public body)

Framework agreementGoodsNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Framework ceiling (notional)£9,600,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 21 Dec 2022

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The supply and delivery of electric actuators to be procured by the Company, and its Partners, for its Water, Wastewater and Bioresources asset base across process and network applications. The Kit Framework scope for actuators shall include the selection, design & manufacture, supply & delivery of, off-loading and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of new and replacement actuators for the operation and control of valves including penstocks. Services in support of the Framework include pre-selection assistance, after sales services & technical support including provision of information using a Building Information Modelling (BIM) approach, provision of spares, components & consumables of the actuator supplied during the actuator asset life span.

CPV: Actuators · Electric valve actuators · Valve actuators

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 3 suppliers

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1The Company’s installed actuator supply base comprises of actuators using different…Published value£9,600,000

The Company’s installed actuator supply base comprises of actuators using different energy sources such as electric current, hydraulic pressure and pneumatic pressure. Electric actuators contribute the largest proportion of the Company’s supply base and the principal items of the scope of supply focus on this actuator type. However, where the need relates to hydraulic and pneumatic actuators then the Terms and Conditions of this arrangement will be extended to these other types of actuator also.

The requirements for the supply and delivery of electric actuators to be procured by the Company, and its Partners, for its Water, Wastewater and Bioresources asset base across process and network applications. The Kit Framework scope for actuators shall include the selection, design & manufacture, supply & delivery of, off-loading and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of new and replacement actuators for the operation and control of valves including penstocks. Services in support of the Framework include pre-selection assistance, after sales services & technical support including provision of information using a Building Information Modelling (BIM) approach, provision of spares, components & consumables of the actuator supplied during the actuator asset life span.

The Kit Framework shall include the option to ‘repair and refurbish’ the actuator asset during the warranty period.

It is essential that fit for purpose actuators are selected with optimum performance and least potential whole life cost.

Other Framework services which shall include, but not be limited to, the measurement & reporting of key performance indicators around time, cost and quality via monthly reports and participation in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) review meetings to drive continuous improvement.

Excluded from the Kit Framework scope will be disposal, hire, and refurbishment and repair services for UU Water, Wastewater and Digital Services Operations outside of the warranty period. Additional information: Applicants should review the document named as "READ ME FIRST PRO004557'. This READ ME FIRST document has been developed to provide guidance to Applicants or interested parties that are considering or shall be intending to seek qualification for inclusion on the tender list for PRO004557 Goods-Framework-Supply of Actuators.

Delivery: UK, North West
Extensions: The length of the Framework agreements shall be for an initial two (2) years with an option to extend annually upon mutual agreement for a period of up to six (6) years, so that the potential total aggregated duration of the Framework Agreement term shall be some eight (8) years.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Please refer to procurement documents

What this means for your bid
  • “PRO004557 Goods-Framework-Supply of Actuators” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 3 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
23 Nov 2022, 16:22 GMT
Last source update
23 Nov 2022, 16:22 GMT
Authority reference
PRO004557
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-033286
Classification (CPV)
ActuatorsElectric valve actuatorsValve actuators
Delivery area
UKNorth West (UKD)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0387d3 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Appointment period ends
21 Dec 2022, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

23 Nov 2022 → 21 Dec 2022 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published
    23 Nov 2022, 16:22 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    21 Dec 2022, 15:00 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

United Utilities Water Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyWater 02366678 Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, North West, WA5 3LPContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of England & WalesReview body London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria