Following Ofwat’s guidance requiring all UK sewerage companies to introduce a Bid Assessment Framework (BAF) for Bioresources Services, United Utilities has launched a consultation on its own draft Bid Assessment Framework.
The aim is that the introduction of bid assessment frameworks will complement the existing market structure and help ensure that companies procure bioresources services in a way that is transparent and promotes the market.
The water company is sharing its draft BAF documentation to consult with stakeholders in the market to give potentially affected stakeholders an opportunity to comment. United Utilities said the consultation will mean that the finalised frameworks should better reflect prospective bidders' needs.
United Utilities is inviting stakeholders to comment on the draft bioresources services bid assessment framework, and associated evaluation criteria by no later than 5pm on 15 July 2022.
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