Smart Metering Solution - Installation Partners

Concepts

• durham
• water distribution pipelines
• installation services
• new smart meter installations
• meter
• installation partners
• smart metering installation works
• smart metering transformation
• installation and meter issue resolution
• external and internal meter exchanges

Location

DURHAM

Description

Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) are looking for expressions of interest to join our framework for Smart Metering Installation Works and Services in the Northumbrian Water (NW) and Essex and Suffolk (ESW) Operating Areas. NWG require installation partners to support our ongoing Smart Metering Transformation programme. The scope of the works covers external and internal meter exchanges and new smart meter installations, for both household and non-household premises. Installation partners will be responsible for tactical planning, premises surveys, excavation, backfill and reinstatement, traffic management, meter and communication device installation and meter issue resolution as required as part of the installation requirements. The requirement will be split into three lots as per below. Suppliers are invited to express their interest against one/multiple/all lots. Lot 1 - Northumbrian Operating Area Lot 2 - Essex Operating Area Lot 3 - Suffolk Operating Area It should be understood that the Client's direct labour workforce will undertake some similar activities within the same operational areas as the Contractor in relation to some of the workstreams in scope of this procurement. Further information and the full details of works and services required can be found within the tender documents on NWL's e-tendering platform 'Ariba'. The estimated award date for this requirement is November 2024 with a start date in Q1 2025.

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
• 45233251 - Resurfacing works
• 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
• 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
• 65110000 - Water distribution

Indicators

• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

No work is guaranteed under this framework. All figures provided are estimated. We reserve the right to award all part or none of the framework. Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conducted electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water eSourcing Spend Management portal, "Ariba". Expressions of interest must be sent to the e-mail address expressions@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of Wednesday 20th March 2024. Once expression of interest has been received containing the details below, applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request (where possible). This portal will contain all of the documents associated with this procurement that are available at the time. An email link will also be provided to the email address you provide to access the portal. The deadline for return of the completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is the Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 17:00. When sending expression of interests, applicants must provide the following information: 1) Full company name 2) Main contact details of the person who will be given access to the Ariba portal - Name, job title, email address and telephone number 3) Which Lots you are interested in bidding for