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Control and Automation

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Deadline
10 days left
March 13, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
016870-2026
Value
£522,000,000
Location
London, United Kingdom
Published
February 23, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 25, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 06, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 13, 2026

Contract Start Date

April 30, 2026

Budget
£522,000,000
Duration
49 months
Location
London
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Thames Water wishes to award a framework agreement to suppliers capable of project design, manufacture, installation and testing of low voltage assemblies, motor control centres and system integration across the identified the lotting structures. Due to breadth and scale of Thames Waters AMP8 delivery program and the varying condition of buildings and structures within the Thames Water estate, there is need to carry out new installations, renovation and remedial works to ensure they deliver AMP projects and remain fit for purpose. The Framework Agreement will cover the following works: Lot 1: Systems Integration (SI) Lot 2a: Low Voltage Assemblies (LVAs) Lot 2b: Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) LVAs Lot 3a: New or Modification EICA Installations Lot 3b: Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) Installations Lot 3c: Fibre Optic Cabling Lot 4: OT Software, Security and Integration Support Lot 5: Regional Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Thames Water reserve the right to issue multiple awards for each lot in this agreement to achieve the most efficient and economical service solution, and the security and consistent continuity of supply and delivery. Thames Water reserve the right to enter into a contract or contracts for the provision of all or any number of lots. Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the PSQ is Friday 13 March 2026, at 10am.

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Requirements & Qualifications

17 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (3)
Compliance (3)
Technical (6)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--The deadline for asking for access to the PSQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) and submitting the PSQ is Friday 13 March 2026, at 10 am.
--Bidders must be prepared to submit a PSQ.
--Thames Water reserves the right to issue multiple awards for each lot.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS3
--Bidders may be excluded if they are in a state of bankruptcy, liquidation, or insolvency, or if their business activities are suspended.
--Bidders may be excluded if they have been convicted of a criminal offense related to their business activities or grave professional misconduct.
--Bidders may be excluded if they have failed to fulfill their obligations relating to the payment of taxes or social security contributions.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Suppliers must be capable of project design, manufacture, installation, and testing of low voltage assemblies, motor control centres, and system integration.
--Suppliers must be able to carry out new installations, renovation, and remedial works.
--The framework agreement covers specific lots: Systems Integration (SI), Low Voltage Assemblies (LVAs) (including Sewage Pumping Station LVAs), EICA Installations (including SPS Installations), Fibre Optic Cabling, OT Software, Security and Integration Support, and Regional Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS6
--Demonstrated capability in project design for electrical installations.
--Demonstrated capability in the manufacture of low voltage assemblies and motor control centres.
--Demonstrated capability in the installation and testing of electrical systems.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria, which may include financial standing.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender presents a comprehensive framework agreement for control and automation services with a significant estimated value. While generally well-structured, it lacks explicit evaluation criteria and details on sustainability aspects.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to general legal compliance by specifying a clear procedure, CPV code, and indicating no disputes. The deadline, while potentially tight, is stated. However, the absence of a reveal date and explicit evaluation criteria slightly impacts this score.

Missing reveal date
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity80/100

The description of services, including the breakdown into lots, is clear and detailed. The AI-extracted requirements further elaborate on the necessary capabilities. The conditions for participation are generally well-defined.

Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including the estimated value, duration, and contract start date. However, the lack of content in the tender documents and the absence of explicit evaluation criteria reduce the completeness score.

No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender is open, and the estimated value is disclosed. The competitive flexible procedure suggests a fair process. The ability to issue multiple awards for lots promotes competition. However, the statement 'Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria' could introduce some ambiguity.

Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria
Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. However, the lack of explicit mention of e-submission and the absence of document URLs for direct access limit practicality. Financing information is not detailed.

No e-submission mentioned
No document URLs provided
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and deadlines are populated. The dates provided are logical, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions, indicating good data consistency.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, innovation, or EU funding, which are key components of sustainability in public procurement.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear breakdown of services into multiple lots
Significant estimated value and duration indicating a substantial project
Open procedure promoting competition
Detailed description of required capabilities

Concerns

Missing explicit evaluation criteria
Lack of information on sustainability aspects (green, social, innovation)
Potential ambiguity regarding refinement of award criteria
Limited information on submission process (e-submission)

Recommendations

1. Specify clear and objective award criteria to enhance transparency and fairness.
2. Incorporate specific clauses related to green procurement, social value, and innovation to align with modern public procurement standards.

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