P-0127 Provision of Water Services

Concepts

• water distribution
• manchester
• sewage services
• water services
• sewerage and trade effluent services
• p-0127 provision of water services
• water
• manchester city council
• united utilities
• bolton metropolitan borough council operational

Location

Manchester

Description

Manchester City Council are seeking to appoint a single operator Framework for the retail provision of Water Services, Sewerage and Trade Effluent Services, from the Wholesaler, United Utilities. Tenderers should note that, although quantities and descriptions in the tender are those used and required by Manchester City Council, this Framework is open to and may be used by other Northwest Authorities and Manchester Partners. Currently, the Framework is used for the Manchester City Council and Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Operational portfolios and many associated MCC and Bolton MBC educational establishments. The MCC operational portfolio comprises 522 SPIDs, 256 MSNs and approximately 323,000 m3 of combined annual consumption. The Bolton MBC operational portfolio comprises 276 SPIDs, 176 MSNs and approximately 103,000 m3 of combined annual consumption

Total Quantity or Scope

Further details are set out in the procurement documents

Renewal Options

There is an option to extend the framework for an additional 2 years.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
• 90400000 - Sewage services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including the standard questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 21st October 2024 as referred to in IV.2.2 The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 21st October 2024 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contracts will be for 2 years, expected to commence 31st January 2025 with option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the framework, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed framework. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling. Please note that although quantities and descriptions in the tender are those used and required by Manchester City Council. This Framework is open to and may be used by other North West Authorities and Manchester Partners - this includes the following Councils and partners:-Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cheshire East, Cumbria, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Knowsley, Lancashire, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Sefton, St Helens, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Warrington, Wigan, Wirral, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority, Greater Manchester Police Authority, Manchester College and partners, Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority, Manchester Central Convention Complex, Commission for New Economy, Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (TfGM),Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Integrated Transport Authority, Pennine Acute Trust, Central Manchester Foundation Trust, and University Hospitals of South Manchester. All other Schools and Public sector bodies and charities may use this framework. Currently, the following authorities utilise a Manchester utility supply framework: • Manchester City Council • Bolton Council