Severn Trent Water and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Ltd have gone out to tender with a contract for mechanical services worth an estimated £56 million in total.
Scope of work under the contract, which covers both water and wastewater sites and assets, includes refurbishment, like for like replacement, removal and installation of mechanical assets across the area.
The water companies are looking to award a framework agreement consisting of 8 separate Lots:
Lot 1 – Derby & Leicestershire
Lot 2 - Nottinghamshire
Lot 3 – Warwickshire & Central
Lot 4 - Staffordshire
Lot 5 – Shropshire, Powys & Cheshire
Lot 6 - Worcestershire & Gloucestershire
Lot 7 – Whole Region
Lot 8 - Pipebridges
Duration of the framework will be for an initial term of 3 years with further extension options up to a maximum of 8 years in total.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 14th January 2020 – click here to access the tender documentation.
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