The Environment Agency has gone out to tender with a framework contract for MEICA Maintenance & EICR services for its flood defence assets worth an estimated £85 million.
The Environment Agency requires MEICA services (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Control and Automation) to support the operation, repair and maintenance of a variety of flood defence assets such as lock gates, pumping stations, river level maintenance weirs, and flow and level measurement systems.
The contract is being tendered in seven separate Lots:
Lot 1 - North West
Lot 2 - North East
Lot 3 – Central
Lot 4 - South East
Lot 5 - Wessex
Lot 6 - Devon and Cornwall
Lot 7 – EICR
For all area based lots, work will include planned preventative maintenance, reactive works and minor project work (NOT major project work). High voltage services to be included for Central only.
Given the critical nature of the EA’s assets, succcessful contractors appointed to the framework will be required to:
• provide a 24/7 call-out service within their framework area.
• provide a two-hour response time within their framework area.
• develop collaborative relationships both with the Client and with other Suppliers, through regular cross-supplier working groups/ communities of practice.
• identify and propose ongoing Continuous Improvement opportunities.
• commit to a 3-month mobilisation period. This is included in the post-award programme to enable the incoming supplier to upskill, familiarise themselves with the EA, the assets and sites, put in place the necessary resources, and develop their maintenance programme.
EICR is being tendered as a separate Lot, to be delivered by a supplier independent from any maintenance or project delivery.
The scope for the EICR services, which will be consistent across all areas, is limited to electrical assurance/ reporting and emergency repair works identified during any inspection
Initial contract term is 48 months.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 8th February 2023 – click here to access the tender documentation
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