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Overview And Objectives DCC intends to award a Framework Agreement for Service Reservoir Cleaning, Maintenance and Refurbishment services. It is a business-critical service required to: • maintain the cleanliness, integrity and operational condition of DCC’s potable water storage assets; • support the safe and timely return of service reservoirs to operation following planned cleaning, inspection and minor remedial works; and • support compliance with Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) requirements, DCC’s internal standards and applicable water quality legislation. The Framework will be used to provide cleaning and maintenance for potable water tanks across DCC’s operational area. There are approximately 828 tanks within DCC’s estate that require routine cleaning and inspection in accordance with PNL 810 (DCC’s internal standard for drain downs and cleaning of service reservoirs) to meet Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulations. Tanks include below ground and above ground steel or concrete tanks as well as a small number of water towers however most tanks are square, underground concrete structures. Ensuring a clean and consistent water supply is core to DCC services and is linked directly to corporate key performance indicators. The proposed contract term is 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 5 years (2 + 2 + 1 years). The estimated value of the framework for the initial three-year term is £25.5 million based on estimated annual expenditure of approximately £8.5 million. The value across the maximum term of 8 years is £68m. Scope The scope includes the following elements: Cleaning This includes the cleaning and disinfecting of the tanks normally with the use of high-pressure water or soft brush as appropriate and DWI Approved disinfectant. In some instances, it may be a requirement to carry out chemical cleaning with the use of a DWI approved chemical. The tasks to be carried out will include: • Cleaning and disinfection of potable water storage tanks using appropriate methods and DWI-approved products • Inspection of service reservoirs as part of cleaning activities Maintenance Maintenance activities are usually identified at the time of cleaning by the Supplier and instructed by DCC to enable the tanks to be safely returned to service. These tend to be internal and external works for concrete repairs and coatings, internal and external steel repairs, membrane fitting and repairs, replacement of ladders and pipework, joint repairs, external earthworks repairs and joint repairs. Emergency reactive repairs to concrete/ pipework / liner etc. may also be required on occasion. These works will exclude any work that involves significant engineering difficulties such as: • Any structural modifications to the tank(s); • Any works on the embankments surrounding the tank(s); • Any modifications to the pipework that can influence the hydraulic performance of the tank(s); • Any works that alters the operating capacity of the tanks; • Any works that constitutes the appointment of a Panel Engineer under the Reservoirs Act. The tasks to be carried out will include: • Minor planned and reactive remedial works, including concrete and steel repairs, coatings, membranes, ladders, pipework, joints and external earthworks. • Emergency reactive repairs where required. • Activities necessary to support the safe return of reservoirs to service. The Framework Agreement will be procured as a single Lot, with two Suppliers appointed to the Framework.

Value

£26M

Closes

2 Nov 2026

Published

today

Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) Certified Security Equipment are required to strengthen the physical security of DCWW’s critical clean water and wastewater infrastructure and to comply with statutory and industry security standards. These assets require enhanced physical security to prevent unauthorised access, vandalism, theft, sabotage, and contamination risks. The framework covers the supply, installation, and optional maintenance of LPCB certified security equipment including covers, doors, bar sets, cages, enclosures, and cylinder clamps across operational assets such as reservoirs, treatment works, pumping stations, and service reservoirs. The scope also includes conducting site surveys and the creation of site plans to provide recommendations to DCWW to satisfy Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) standards. Suppliers are required to undertake site surveys and recommend the appropriate security measures needed for each asset to achieve the required LPCB security rating. Two Bidders will be awarded per Lot within the Framework Agreement on a primary/secondary basis. SCOPE OF GOODS AND SERVICES Goods The framework includes five product areas across: o Lot 1 Covers – the supply, installation and support of LPCB security-rated covers; o Lot 2 Double/single entry doors – certified security doors for operational assets; o Lot 3 Bar sets, cages and steel enclosures: – certified physical security products used to protect assets and equipment; o Lot 4 GRP enclosures – certified GRP kiosks or enclosures for relevant site requirements; and o Lot 5 Roller shutter doors – certified roller shutter doors where required across the estate. Services The scope of services includes: o conducting site surveys to verify requirements o creation of site plans to enable compliance to DWI standards Call-offs will be made by direct award to the Primary Supplier for the relevant Lot. The Primary Supplier will be expected to fulfil all requirements in accordance with the Framework Agreement terms, including the agreed service levels, delivery times and performance standards.

Value

£5.3M

Published

28d ago

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) is the largest water and sewerage company in Wales and the sixth largest operating in England and Wales. Responsible for providing high-quality drinking water for over three million customers and for taking away, treating and properly disposing of the wastewater that is produced. DCWW is committed to securing water supplies for future generations while protecting the environment. Our primary responsibility is to operate, maintain and upgrade this large network of assets to ensure a safe and reliable drinking water supply and to deal effectively with discharges so as to protect the environment. As part of its Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy ("Cwm Taf WSS"), DCWW is seeking to progress a major investment project to design and build new water treatment works and develop an existing water treatment works (the Cwm Taf WSS Procurement Scheme). The Cwm Taf WSS Procurement Scheme has been designated under Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) programme. The Cwm Taf WSS Procurement Scheme is intended to be delivered primarily on two separate sites, one located in the vicinity of MerthyrTydfil, South Wales and one within the boundaries of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. DCWW is looking to appoint a Competitively Appointed Provider (CAP) utilising the Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) model. The scheme includes the Design, Build and Finance (DBF) of a new water treatment works on an agricultural land at Dan-y-Castell Farm, along with a raw water pumping station at Pontsticill (referred to as the Dan-y-Castell project) and Llwyn-onn Water Treatment Works upgrade (referred to as the Llwyn-onn project). The Cwm Taf WSS Procurement Scheme is therefore a two-site project comprising Dan-y-Castell (currently with an estimated value of £434,400,00 including VAT / £362,000,000 excluding VAT) and Llwyn-onn (currently with an estimated value of £232,800,000 including VAT / £194,000,000 excluding VAT). The Cwm Taf WSS Procurement Scheme includes (but is not limited to): -Water Treatment Works -Pumping stations -Transfer pipelines -Environmental and mitigation measures -Treated Water Storage This notice seeks to inform the market of DCWW's upcoming market engagement activities for the Cwm Taf WSS Procurement Scheme and seek engagement from interested suppliers, including: -a Market Engagement process focused on investors, lenders and organisations capable of providing institutional finance, to specifically seek feedback on the emerging commercial model and financing approach; and -In-person Market Engagement events open to investors, lenders, contractors, designers and other delivery organisations interested in the Cwm Taf WSS Procurement Scheme. Across these activities, DCWW is seeking engagement from organisations capable of supporting the delivery and financing of a secure, sustainable and value-driven solution for customers through this major DPC-designated infrastructure project. The engagement activities will support the ongoing development of the procurement and commercial strategies (and associated documentation) and will help inform the delivery of the Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy and the sustainable and environmental objectives of the Welsh Government, including (but not limited to) the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. Following a competitive procurement competition, CAP contract award is anticipated to be late 2028. The CAP contract will progress the Scheme through detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning activities, including an anticipated 12‑month Reliability and Optimisation Period. The Scheme will then be completed to allow commencement of the DCWW managed operational term. All dates are indicative. All values and dates set out in this preliminary market engagement notice are indicative. This notice is not a call for competition, a tender notice, or a commitment to procure

Region

UKL15 - Central Valleys