Severn Trent has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for DSEAR Inspection and Remedials services (Electrical and Nonelectrical) with an estimated value of £4.6 million.
The watrer company is required to comply with the statutory requirements of DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002), including ensuring that necessary documented evidence is captured verifying that all installed electrical or mechanical equipment within potentially explosive atmospheres is appropriately maintained, certified, fit for purpose, safe to use and has the correct protection concept.
The Framework is divided into the following three Lots:
Lot 1 - Electrical and Non-Electrical Ex Inspections
Delivery of inspection programme for all assets identified within zoned areas, frequency of inspection to be in-line with BS EN IEC 600079-17:2024 guidance (Visual - annual, Close - every 3 years and Detailed - once every 5 years). Capture the overall site condition and grade asset health, producing relevant reports.
Lot 2 - Electrical Ex Remedial support
Delivery of electrical remedial programme for all sites with assets identified from the inspection programme within zoned areas. Priority and focus of any remedial activity. To remove or extend electrical equipment out of zoned areas. ATEX certification and associated drawings to be provided following visit and rectification, producing RAMS for remedials and relevant reports.
Lot 3 - Non-Electrical Ex Remedial support
Delivery of non-electrical remedial programme for all sites with assets identified from the inspection programme within zoned areas. Priority and focus of any remedial activity. To remove or extend electrical equipment out of zoned areas. ATEX certification and associated drawings to be provided following visit and rectification, producing RAMS for remedials and relevant reports.
Tenders may be submitted for a maximum of two Lots and the maximum number of lots that can be awarded to one tenderer is two.
Initial contract terms will be three years with further call offs up to 5 years.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 21 April 2025 – click here to download the tender documentation.