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Thursday, 27 January 2022 11:04

Thames Water tenders £1 billion AMP7/8 contract for water networks developer services and infrastructure programmes

Thames Water has gone out to tender with a major AMP7/8 contract for water networks developer services and infrastructure worth up to an estimated £1.04 billion in total.

THAMES WATER GENERIC

The water company is looking to appoint experienced organisations to provide the following works and services:

1. Developer Services - scope of service includes mains and service connections, network reinforcement and diversions and Major Projects works - these typically have a value of £3 million.

2. Infrastructure Programmes - scope of work includes minor capital works, lead pipe replacement, trunk mains leakage and network maintenance. This will also cover Major Projects which typically have a value of £3 million.

The contract is being tendered in four separate Lots:

Lot 1 - Developer Services - Mains and Service Connections (London) ( £224 million)

The provision of Developer Services for water mains and general associated services to Developer Customers (including house builders, property developers and other infrastructure providers).

The services will include new water mains and new water service connections, network reinforcement and diversion works. All new service connections must be fitted with a Smart Meter, mains connections will not generally need metering unless specified in the design. Thames Water will be appointing a single supplier to undertake the works for Lot 1. This will be for London only.

Lot 2 - Developer Services - Mains and Service Connections (Thames Valley) (£80 million)

The provision of Developer Services for water mains and general associated services to Developer Customers (including house builders, property developers and other infrastructure providers).

The services will include new water mains and new water service connections, network reinforcement and diversion works. All new service connections must be fitted with a Smart Meter, mains connections will not generally need metering unless specified in the design.

Thames Water will be appointing a single supplier to undertake the works for Lot 2.

Lot 3 Infrastructure Programmes (£33.6 million)

Thames Water is looking to appoint a single supplier organisation to provide Infrastructure Programmes delivered across all Thames Water regions. This will include the provision of Minor Capital Works, Lead Pipe replacement, trunk mains leakage works and water network maintenance.

Lot 4 - Major Projects: Developer Services and Infrastructure Programmes  (£400 million)

Thames Water is looking to appoint at least 2 suppliers to provide non standard works - complex, major projects in the Developer Services and Infrastructure Programme category of works. The Lot will be governed by a Framework Agreement and work will be directly allocated or competed within a mini-competition process.

Any agreements awarded would be for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for up to 3 years - up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 12:00pm on 28 February 2022 – click here to access the tender documentation.

 

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