United Kingdom-Reading: Pipes and fittings – Framework Lead

The current contract for Pipes and fittings – Framework Lead is projected to end on 28-MAR-22 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting entity:: FA1200 Pipes and Fittings (supply of).

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Supplies
Purchase
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Whole of Thames Water operating region.
NUTS code

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 10
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 7
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT
Range: between 24 500 000 and 57 000 000 GBP

Short description of the contract or purchase(s):: Thames Water Utilities Limited intends to award one or more Framework Agreements for the short/long term supply of Pipes and Fittings and other associated equipment directly, or on its behalf by its contractors.
The products will be suitable for use in potable water and waste water applications.
There are eight lots proposed for the agreement:
Lot 1 – Ductile Iron Pipes and Fittings,
Lot 2 – Polyethylene Pipes,
Lot 3 – Polyethylene Fittings,
Lot 4 – Polyethylene Barrier Pipes and Fittings,
Lot 5 – Polyethylene Electrofusion Fittings,
Lot 6 – Carbon Steel Pipe and Fittings Fabrication,
Lot 7 – Concrete Pipes and Fittings,
Lot 8 – Plastic Coated Steel Pipe,
Suppliers may apply for all or individual lots.
Thames Water reserves the right to enter into a contract or contracts for the provision of all or any number of lots.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: yes

Information about renewals: This contract is subject to renewal: yes
In the case of renewable contracts, estimated time-frame for subsequent calls for competition:
in months: 84 (from the award of the contract)