Water Treatment Works Digital Twin Proof of Concept - RFP

Concepts

• reading
• information technology
• multiple water treatment works
• key water treatment plants
• thames water
• a digital twin solution
• digital twin
• a water treatment work digital twin
• water
• digital

Location

Whole of Thames Water Region

Description

Thames Water (TW) are seeking a qualified vendor to provide a Water Treatment Work Digital Twin (WTW DT) solution that will enhance our organization's operational efficiency, streamline processes, and improve overall productivity. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering a robust platform tailored to our specific needs. This RFP outlines the requirements and expectations for the proposed solution and a framework agreement to provide the solution, for multiple water treatment works. In this context, digital twins will act as virtual representations of key water treatment plants across Thames Water.

Total Quantity or Scope

The vendor shall provide the following services: Needs Assessment: Conduct a thorough analysis of our organisation's processes to identify areas where the solution can bring improvements and efficiencies. Deploy a Digital Twin solution that addresses our specific requirements. Software Development: Indicate and advise where vendor specific solution will require specific design, development, test, and deployment of code to meet TW requirements. Integration: Ensure seamless integration with existing systems and applications. User Demos: Provide facility and resource to allow staff to view and use proposed solution prior to decision to purchase. User Training: Provide comprehensive training sessions for our staff to ensure proper utilisation of the software's features. Data Migration: Migrate existing data from our current systems to the new software solution without data loss. Ongoing Support: Offer technical support and maintenance services post-implementation, including regular updates and bug fixes.

Renewal Options

TWUL envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 3 years. TWUL envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 3 years.

CPV Codes

• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

All suppliers who wish to respond to this notice must request a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) by using the link in Section I.3 of this Notice, i.e. www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement.