Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP7 contract for slow sand filter beds and rapid gravity filter refurbishment services and media supply worth an estimated £35.6 million.
The original tender deadline of 11 February 2022 has now been extended to 18 February 2022.
The water company is seeking a number of partners to maintain its slow sand filter beds and rapid gravity filters so they are efficient and effective through refurbishment services and good quality media.
Services to be tendered for under the framework agreement are split into the following Lots:
- Lot 1 -Media removal and installation
- Lot 2- Slow sand filter bed refurbishments
- Lot 3- Supply of floor blocks for the slow sand filter beds
- Lot 4- Media supply for slow sand filter beds
- Lot 5- Rapid gravity filter refurbishments
- Lot 6- Media supply for rapid gravity filters
Thames Water have approximately 114 slow sand filter beds across 5 sites which are typically inspected every 10 years and approximately 180 rapid gravity filters across the Thames Water region.
Any agreements awarded under the framework would be for an initial duration of 3 years, with options to extend up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 18 February 2022 – click here to access the tender documentation.
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