NWL are looking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partner(s) to help our Capital Delivery teams deliver short-cycle MEICA projects which are typically (but not always) lower complexity in nature, which will ensure they are being delivered in the most efficient manner, with a suitable and sustainable commercial model driving value for the business. NWL are always looking at how we can use innovation in both working methods and technology while striving to reduce our carbon footprint and we will expect any successful applicants to help us achieve this. The framework will support maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement activities associated with NWL´s above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects will typically range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements expected to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring responsive and flexible delivery partners. Works may be delivered independently or in partnership with NWL´s in-house delivery teams and may include: Planned and responsive maintenance activities Refurbishment and renewal projects Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" type delivery models Bundled or batched projects of higher aggregate value but similar complexity While the framework is intended primarily for specialist MEICA contractors, associated civil engineering works required to facilitate delivery will form part of the scope. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services (examples but not be limited to): - Site investigation including surveys; - Lot 1a and 2a will include mechanical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets; - Lot 1b and 2b will include Electrical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets; - Lot 1c and 2c will include designing, supplying, installing, testing, commissioning, and handing over all the mechanical and electrical systems required for a water or wastewater facility. - ICA plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets; - Related civil works. The successful bidders will also need to comply with the below (list not exhaustive): - Health and Safety: CDM (including PC and PD competency which would be subject to successful contractors passing CDM competency assessment- Failure to pass would potentially result in the offer of a Framework Agreement to be rescinded.), Process Safety, Health Safety and Wellbeing - Feasibility and design where appropriate - NWL´s Engineering Specifications - Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESW) (latest edition) - MEICA Asset Standards - Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements – Lot nr.: 1A Mechanical- Northern Operating Area Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 1A to support the delivery of short-cycle mechanical projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our northern operating area. These projects will typically be lower complexity in nature and delivered through a responsive, efficient and sustainable commercial model that drives value for the business. NWL is committed to embracing innovation in both working practices and technology, whilst reducing its carbon footprint, and successful partners will be expected to support these objectives. The framework will support the maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement of mechanical plant and equipment associated with NWL´s above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects are expected to range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements anticipated to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring flexible and responsive delivery. Works may be delivered independently or collaboratively with NWL´s in-house teams and may include: Planned and reactive maintenance activities Mechanical refurbishment and renewal projects Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" delivery solutions Bundled or batched projects with higher aggregate values but similar levels of complexity Whilst this lot is primarily focused on mechanical works, contractors will be expected to undertake and manage any associated civil engineering activities required to facilitate project delivery. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance and delivery on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services under Lot 1A may include, but is not limited to: Site investigations, surveys and condition assessments Supply, installation, refurbishment, replacement and commissioning of mechanical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets Mechanical pumping, screening, treatment, sludge handling and ancillary process equipment Testing, commissioning and handover activities Associated civil engineering works required to support mechanical installations Feasibility studies and design services where appropriate Successful bidders will be required to comply with, and demonstrate competence in, the following areas (non-exhaustive): Health and Safety requirements, including CDM Regulations, Process Safety, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards Principal Contractor and, where applicable, Principal Designer competency requirements (subject to successful completion of NWL´s competency assessment process) NWL Engineering Specifications MEICA Asset Standards Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI), latest edition All relevant statutory regulations, industry standards and best practice guidance applicable to mechanical works within the UK water industry. Duration contract start date : 13/04/2027 11:00:00 PM Duration contract end date : 13/04/2032 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Cost: 50 (Cost) Quality: 50 (Quality) – Lot nr.: 1B Electrical- Northern Operating Area Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 1B to support the delivery of short-cycle electrical projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our northern operating area. These projects will typically be lower complexity in nature and delivered through a responsive, efficient and sustainable commercial model that drives value for the business. NWL is committed to embracing innovation in both working practices and technology, whilst reducing its carbon footprint, and successful partners will be expected to support these objectives. The framework will support the maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement of electrical plant and equipment associated with NWL´s above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects are expected to range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements anticipated to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring flexible and responsive delivery. Works may be delivered independently or collaboratively with NWL´s in-house teams and may include: Planned and reactive maintenance activities Electrical refurbishment and renewal projects Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" delivery solutions Bundled or batched projects with higher aggregate values but similar levels of complexity Whilst this lot is primarily focused on electrical works, contractors will be expected to undertake and manage any associated civil engineering activities required to facilitate project delivery. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance and delivery on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services under Lot 1B may include, but is not limited to: Site investigations, surveys and condition assessments Supply, installation, refurbishment, replacement and commissioning of electrical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets Low-voltage (LV) electrical systems and distribution equipment Motor control centres (MCCs), switchboards, control panels and field electrical equipment Power, lighting, earthing and electrical infrastructure installations Electrical testing, inspection, commissioning and handover activities Associated civil engineering works required to support electrical installations Feasibility studies and design services where appropriate Successful bidders will be required to comply with, and demonstrate competence in, the following areas (non-exhaustive): Health and Safety requirements, including CDM Regulations, Process Safety, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards Principal Contractor and, where applicable, Principal Designer competency requirements (subject to successful completion of NWL´s competency assessment process) NWL Engineering Specifications MEICA Asset Standards Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI), latest edition Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements All relevant statutory regulations applicable to electrical works within the UK water industry. Duration contract start date : 13/04/2027 11:00:00 PM Duration contract end date : 13/04/2032 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Cost: 50 (Cost) Quality: 50 (Quality) – Lot nr.: 1C Complete mechanical and electrical turnkey projects- Northern Operating Area Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 1C to support the delivery of short-cycle MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) design and build projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our northern operating area. These projects will typically be lower complexity in nature and delivered through a responsive, efficient and sustainable commercial model that drives value for the business. NWL is committed to embracing innovation in both working practices and technology, whilst reducing its carbon footprint, and successful partners will be expected to support these objectives. The framework will support the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of MEICA systems associated with NWL´s above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects are expected to range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements anticipated to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring flexible and responsive delivery. Works may be delivered independently or collaboratively with NWL´s in-house teams and may include: Planned and reactive maintenance activities MEICA refurbishment and renewal projects Design and build solutions Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" delivery solutions Bundled or batched projects with higher aggregate values but similar levels of complexity Whilst this lot is primarily focused on MEICA design and installation activities, contractors will be expected to undertake and manage any associated civil engineering works required to facilitate project delivery. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance and delivery on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services under Lot 1C may include, but is not limited to: Site investigations, surveys and condition assessments Feasibility studies, outline and detailed design Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems Mechanical process plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets Low-voltage electrical systems, motor control centres (MCCs), switchgear and control panels Instrumentation, telemetry, monitoring and control systems PLC, SCADA and automation solutions Integration of new equipment into existing operational assets Associated civil engineering works required to support MEICA installations Production of all required design, commissioning and handover documentation Successful bidders will be required to comply with, and demonstrate competence in, the following areas (non-exhaustive): Health and Safety requirements, including CDM Regulations, Process Safety, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards Principal Contractor and Principal Designer competency requirements (subject to successful completion of NWL´s competency assessment process) NWL Engineering Specifications MEICA Asset Standards Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI), latest edition Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements Relevant mechanical, electrical, ICA and automation industry standards and best practice All relevant statutory regulations applicable to the design, installation and commissioning of MEICA systems within the UK water industry. Duration contract start date : 13/04/2027 11:00:00 PM Duration contract end date : 13/04/2032 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Cost: 50 (Cost) Quality: 50 (Quality) – Lot nr.: 2A Mechanical- Southern Operating Area Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 2A to support the delivery of short-cycle mechanical projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our southern operating area. These projects will typically be lower complexity in nature and delivered through a responsive, efficient and sustainable commercial model that drives value for the business. NWL is committed to embracing innovation in both working practices and technology, whilst reducing its carbon footprint, and successful partners will be expected to support these objectives. The framework will support the maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement of mechanical plant and equipment associated with NWL´s above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects are expected to range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements anticipated to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring flexible and responsive delivery. Works may be delivered independently or collaboratively with NWL´s in-house teams and may include: Planned and reactive maintenance activities Mechanical refurbishment and renewal projects Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" delivery solutions Bundled or batched projects with higher aggregate values but similar levels of complexity Whilst this lot is primarily focused on mechanical works, contractors will be expected to undertake and manage any associated civil engineering activities required to facilitate project delivery. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance and delivery on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services under Lot 1A may include, but is not limited to: Site investigations, surveys and condition assessments Supply, installation, refurbishment, replacement and commissioning of mechanical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets Mechanical pumping, screening, treatment, sludge handling and ancillary process equipment Testing, commissioning and handover activities Associated civil engineering works required to support mechanical installations Feasibility studies and design services where appropriate Successful bidders will be required to comply with, and demonstrate competence in, the following areas (non-exhaustive): Health and Safety requirements, including CDM Regulations, Process Safety, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards Principal Contractor and, where applicable, Principal Designer competency requirements (subject to successful completion of NWL´s competency assessment process) NWL Engineering Specifications MEICA Asset Standards Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI), latest edition All relevant statutory regulations, industry standards and best practice guidance applicable to mechanical works within the UK water industry. Duration contract start date : 13/04/2027 11:00:00 PM Duration contract end date : 13/04/2032 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Cost: 50 (Cost) Quality: 50 (Quality) – Lot nr.: 2B Electrical- Southern Operating Area Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 2B to support the delivery of short-cycle electrical projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our southern operating area. These projects will typically be lower complexity in nature and delivered through a responsive, efficient and sustainable commercial model that drives value for the business. NWL is committed to embracing innovation in both working practices and technology, whilst reducing its carbon footprint, and successful partners will be expected to support these objectives. The framework will support the maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement of electrical plant and equipment associated with NWL´s above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects are expected to range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements anticipated to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring flexible and responsive delivery. Works may be delivered independently or collaboratively with NWL´s in-house teams and may include: Planned and reactive maintenance activities Electrical refurbishment and renewal projects Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" delivery solutions Bundled or batched projects with higher aggregate values but similar levels of complexity Whilst this lot is primarily focused on electrical works, contractors will be expected to undertake and manage any associated civil engineering activities required to facilitate project delivery. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance and delivery on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services under Lot 1B may include, but is not limited to: Site investigations, surveys and condition assessments Supply, installation, refurbishment, replacement and commissioning of electrical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets Low-voltage (LV) electrical systems and distribution equipment Motor control centres (MCCs), switchboards, control panels and field electrical equipment Power, lighting, earthing and electrical infrastructure installations Electrical testing, inspection, commissioning and handover activities Associated civil engineering works required to support electrical installations Feasibility studies and design services where appropriate Successful bidders will be required to comply with, and demonstrate competence in, the following areas (non-exhaustive): Health and Safety requirements, including CDM Regulations, Process Safety, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards Principal Contractor and, where applicable, Principal Designer competency requirements (subject to successful completion of NWL´s competency assessment process) NWL Engineering Specifications MEICA Asset Standards Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI), latest edition Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements All relevant statutory regulations applicable to electrical works within the UK water industry. Duration contract start date : 13/04/2027 11:00:00 PM Duration contract end date : 13/04/2032 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Cost: 50 (Cost) Quality: 50 (Quality) – Lot nr.: 2C Complete mechanical and electrical turnkey projects- Southern Operating Area Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 2C to support the delivery of short-cycle MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) design and build projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our southern operating area. These projects will typically be lower complexity in nature and delivered through a responsive, efficient and sustainable commercial model that drives value for the business. NWL is committed to embracing innovation in both working practices and technology, whilst reducing its carbon footprint, and successful partners will be expected to support these objectives. The framework will support the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of MEICA systems associated with NWL´s above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects are expected to range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements anticipated to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring flexible and responsive delivery. Works may be delivered independently or collaboratively with NWL´s in-house teams and may include: Planned and reactive maintenance activities MEICA refurbishment and renewal projects Design and build solutions Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" delivery solutions Bundled or batched projects with higher aggregate values but similar levels of complexity Whilst this lot is primarily focused on MEICA design and installation activities, contractors will be expected to undertake and manage any associated civil engineering works required to facilitate project delivery. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance and delivery on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services under Lot 1C may include, but is not limited to: Site investigations, surveys and condition assessments Feasibility studies, outline and detailed design Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems Mechanical process plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets Low-voltage electrical systems, motor control centres (MCCs), switchgear and control panels Instrumentation, telemetry, monitoring and control systems PLC, SCADA and automation solutions Integration of new equipment into existing operational assets Associated civil engineering works required to support MEICA installations Production of all required design, commissioning and handover documentation Successful bidders will be required to comply with, and demonstrate competence in, the following areas (non-exhaustive): Health and Safety requirements, including CDM Regulations, Process Safety, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards Principal Contractor and Principal Designer competency requirements (subject to successful completion of NWL´s competency assessment process) NWL Engineering Specifications MEICA Asset Standards Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI), latest edition Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements Relevant mechanical, electrical, ICA and automation industry standards and best practice All relevant statutory regulations applicable to the design, installation and commissioning of MEICA systems within the UK water industry. Duration contract start date : 13/04/2027 11:00:00 PM Duration contract end date : 13/04/2032 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Cost: 50 (Cost) Quality: 50 (Quality)