Security Enhancement Framework

Concepts

• installation of security covers
• warrington
• engineering work
• united utilities water
• security enhancement framework
• security of uu assets
• security installations
• security equipment
• physical hardening of asset security
• estimated value of each year of the framework

Location

North West England:

Description

Works and / or services relating to the security of UU assets for its network and process plant including design, construction, commissioning and / or testing.

Total Quantity or Scope

United Utilities Water wish to procure a Security Enhancement Framework to provide works and / or services relating to the security of UU assets for its network and process plant including design, construction, commissioning and / or testing. The scope of works and / or services required under Framework comprise - 1. Physical Hardening of asset security - a. This covers works to delay an intruder seeking to gain access such as sealing potential intruder access routes that are not required for operational use i.e. bricking up unnecessary doors & windows, providing security door and window grills etc. and b. Installation of security covers to underground facilities, manholes etc 2. Fencing - The installation of new or enhanced perimeter fencing including improved gated access to prevent intruder access. Note that the use of power fencing is not proposed at this time. 3. Integrated Controls and Response Planning - a. This covers the installation of a variety of intruder detection alarms and links to UU monitoring centre(s), such that remote monitoring and access control can be undertaken b. Installation of access control equipment such as swipe cards and/or electronic keys etc. 4. Cameras and associated equipment - The installation of security cameras, recording devices, uninterrupted power supply systems, etc. 5. (Minor) civils works - Ducting, draw pits and ancillary enabling works such as camera post foundations etc. The initial Framework period is 5 years, with 3 No. 1 year options, indicating a maximum Framework duration of 8 years. The estimated value of each year of the Framework is £10m, indicating a Framework value of between £50m and £80m, and there will be two suppliers appointed to the Framework to provide UU with supply resilience. Additional information: Please advise ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to indicate your experience with the following: Delivering all works and or services to a cyber secure standard Providing security enhancement design services Providing security enhancement construction services, including Physical Hardening of asset security Fencing Integrated Controls and Response Planning Cameras and associated equipment Minor civils works

CPV Codes

• 45222300 - Engineering work for security installations
• 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** If you have experience in this area please could you provide at a minimum the following information and submit to the United Utilities Regulatory Procurement Team mailbox: RegulatoryProcurementTeam@uuplc.co.uk Company Information • Name • Contact Address and contact details • Annual turnover • Financial resilience (Equifax rating or equivalent) • Main point of contact and position in Company All responses must be submitted by 13th December 2021 at 5.00pm