Severn Trent Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the supply of items for Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) which includes all tools, materials and consumables (maintenance spares) worth an estimated £13.5 million.
The water company is looking to appoint suppliers to support the maintenance and repair of assets in a variety of operational environments across the whole of the Severn Trent Water geographical area.
The contract is being tendered in the following Lots:
Lot 1: Mechanical Materials and Components, and Road Maintenance Materials,
Lot 2: Electrical Materials and Components, and Tools,
Lot 3: Janitorial Products,
Lot 4: All Lots Combined.
The framework will be let for an initial 3 years and may be extended for a further three years in increments to be determined by Severn Trent Water.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 17th September 2017 – click here to access the tender documentation.
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