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PRO004990-Services-Framework-Centirfuge and Associated Maintenance Service Operators

Tender Overview

LOCATION

North West England, United Kingdom

VALUE

£12,000,000

DEADLINE

February 26, 2026 at 17:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

90481000

REFERENCE

001743-2026

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Original Tender Description

The primary objectives of this project are to achieve optimal centrifuge operations through effective start-up, monitoring, maintenance, and shutdown procedures. Personnel will be required to adjust operational parameters in line with process requirements and perform lubrication, oil and grease replenishment tasks according to the manufacturer's specifications. The project is structured around key phases, including centrifuge operations, routine maintenance, and site support. This involves handling materials and shunting equipment with telehandler operations. The Supplier is expected to meet performance standards that emphasize zero safety incidents, timely fault reporting, and adherence to maintenance schedules.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender information. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents for standard public procurement exclusion criteria.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be capable of entering into a framework agreement with United Utilities Water Limited.
  • Be one of up to two selected suppliers for the framework agreement.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate expertise in achieving optimal centrifuge operations, including effective start-up, monitoring, maintenance, and shutdown procedures.
  • Possess personnel capable of adjusting operational parameters in line with process requirements.
  • Possess personnel capable of performing lubrication, oil, and grease replenishment tasks according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Capability to manage and execute all key project phases: centrifuge operations, routine maintenance, and site support.
  • Capability to handle materials and shunt equipment.
  • Capability to perform telehandler operations.
  • Commitment and capability to meet performance standards emphasizing zero safety incidents.
  • Commitment and capability to meet performance standards emphasizing timely fault reporting.
  • Commitment and capability to meet performance standards emphasizing adherence to maintenance schedules.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Financial capacity to undertake a contract with an estimated value of 12,000,000 EUR over 36 months.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit a bid for an Open procurement type.
  • Submit the bid by the deadline of 2026-02-26 17:00:00.
  • Propose services covering centrifuge operations, routine maintenance, and site support, including telehandler operations.

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Summary:
This document is a tender notice for a framework agreement seeking up to two suppliers to provide centrifuge operations, routine maintenance, and site support services, including telehandler operations, for United Utilities Water Limited, with an estimated value of £10 million.

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66
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear service description but is significantly hampered by the absence of evaluation criteria and lack of e-submission, impacting transparency and fairness. While basic information is present, the overall quality is moderate due to these critical omissions.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

While the submission deadline from today's date is reasonable, the absence of a 'reveal date' prevents full verification of the legally mandated minimum publication period. The procedure type is stated but lacks a specific code or detailed definition, which could be clearer. CPV codes and status are correctly assigned.

Missing reveal date for full assessment of publication period
Procedure type 'Competitive flexible procedure' lacks specific code/detailed definition
Clarity60/100

The service description and technical requirements are clearly articulated and unambiguous. However, the critical omission of evaluation criteria significantly hinders clarity, as bidders cannot fully understand how their proposals will be assessed, leading to potential ambiguity in the selection process.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Basic information, financial details, and timeline are well-defined and present. Key requirements are extracted and listed. However, the absence of evaluation criteria is a significant gap, and the summary of only 1 out of 4 attached documents suggests potential for further missing information in the provided snippet.

Missing evaluation criteria
Only 1 of 4 tender documents summarized (potential for missing details)
Fairness55/100

The tender value is disclosed, and the technical requirements appear generic and appropriate for the specialized service, not overtly tailored. However, the lack of transparent evaluation criteria severely compromises fairness by introducing subjectivity into the assessment. The absence of e-submission also creates an unnecessary barrier to equal access and efficiency for potential bidders.

Missing evaluation criteria (major impact on fairness)
No e-submission (impacts equal access and efficiency)
Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, which is practical for planning. However, the lack of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, increasing administrative burden. A direct document URL was not provided in the snippet, impacting immediate accessibility.

No e-submission supported
Document URL not explicitly provided in the snippet
Data Consistency90/100

Key dates, financial figures, and classification data are logical and consistent across the provided information. There are no disputes or suspensions reported. Minor fields like 'Liable Person' are unpopulated, and procedure codes are 'N/A', but these do not impact the core consistency of the tender data.

Liable Person field is empty
N/A codes for Type and Procedure
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not indicate any explicit focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. This represents a missed opportunity to integrate broader sustainability objectives into the procurement process, which is increasingly expected in public tenders.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed service description and technical requirements
Estimated value, duration, and contract start date are well-defined
CPV code and NUTS code are appropriately assigned
No reported disputes or suspensions, indicating a stable process
Data consistency is high for core information

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria, severely impacting clarity and fairness
Lack of electronic submission, hindering practicality and equal access
Missing 'reveal date' for full legal compliance assessment of publication period
No integration of sustainability (green, social, innovation) aspects
Only one of four tender documents summarized, suggesting potential for incomplete information

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Implement an e-submission platform to streamline the bidding process and enhance accessibility.
3. Include specific sustainability requirements (e.g., environmental impact, social clauses) to align with modern procurement best practices.

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