Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-01-16
Buyer: Wales & West Utilities Ltd
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
CPV classification: 76600000 | 79714000: Surveillance services
Submission deadline: 2019-02-08
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The contracting entity is seeking interest in the provision of the following services for it's gas transmission and distribution network in Wales and the South West of England:
Aerial helicopter based pipeline surveying: to carry out fortnightly aerial helicopter based survey of local gas transmission network and above ground facilities (approximately 3 500 km) to identify encroachments and ensure integrity and security.
WWU are required, as a condition of our license arrangements, to conduct regular surveys of critical sections of gas distribution pipeline (approximately 3 500 km) in our geographical area of responsibility. We have chosen to conduct these surveys by aerial means, specifically using helicopters as this provides the flexibility for intervention when high risk activities on or near the pipeline are observed. Also within scope are a number of third party pipelines, currently circa 50 km within the relevant geography that WWU undertake aerial surveys of under contract.
In addition, we are also required to maintain a visual record of the high pressure sections of pipeline (approximately 2 400 km), updated on a 4-yearly basis on a cycle of approximately 600 km per year. We currently achieve this record (this) by aerial filming.
The initial contract term will be 36 months. WWU reserves the option to extend for a further 24 months in annual increments. Further detail will be provided in the procurement documents.
The estimated value figure is based on the full contract term inclusive of renewals (i.e. 36 + 12 + 12 = 60 months).
WWU are required, as a condition of our license arrangements, to conduct regular surveys of critical sections of gas distribution pipeline (approximately 3 500 km) in our geographical area of responsibility. We have chosen to conduct these surveys by aerial means, specifically using helicopters as this provides the flexibility for intervention when high risk activities on or near the pipeline are observed. Also within scope are a number of third party pipelines, currently circa 50 km within the relevant geography that WWU undertake aerial surveys of under contract.
In addition, we are also required to maintain a visual record of the high pressure sections of pipeline (approximately 2 400 km), updated on a 4-yearly basis on a cycle of approximately 600 km per year. We currently achieve this record (this) by aerial filming.
The initial contract term will be 36 months. WWU reserves the option to extend for a further 24 months in annual increments. Further detail will be provided in the procurement documents.
The estimated value figure is based on the full contract term inclusive of renewals (i.e. 36 + 12 + 12 = 60 months).
WWU are required, as a condition of our license arrangements, to conduct regular surveys of critical sections of gas distribution pipeline (approximately 3 500 km) in our geographical area of responsibility. We have chosen to conduct these surveys by aerial means, specifically using helicopters as this provides the flexibility for intervention when high risk activities on or near the pipeline are observed. Also within scope are a number of third party pipelines, currently circa 50 km within the relevant geography that WWU undertake aerial surveys of under contract.
In addition, we are also required to maintain a visual record of the high pressure sections of pipeline (approximately 2 400 km), updated on a 4-yearly basis on a cycle of approximately 600 km per year. We currently achieve this record (this) by aerial filming.
The initial contract term will be 36 months. WWU reserves the option to extend for a further 24 months in annual increments. Further detail will be provided in the procurement documents.
The estimated value figure is based on the full contract term inclusive of renewals (i.e. 36 + 12 + 12 = 60 months).
Please note that the tender will be run via our procurement portal Bravo which requires suppliers to be registered to participate and failure to register will result in the supplier not being able to participate in the sourcing event.

Eligibility requirements: If applicable, details will be within the PQQ/ITT documentation. Please note that the tender will be run via our procurement portal Bravo which requires suppliers to be registered to participate and failure to register will result in the supplier not being able to participate in the sourcing event. Pre-qualification/tender documents will be accessed via an electronic sourcing portal and an email will be sent containing the link to the system. Please note that the PQQ is running in tandem with the OJEU notice and will close on Friday 8 th February, 10:00 am.