United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP7 framework contract for mechanical on-site and off-site fabrication worth an estimated £20 million.
The water company is aiming to combine the mechanical disciplines of the former AMS frameworks into a single well defined framework. The contract is being tendered in two separate Lots:
- Lot 1 - Mechanical On-Site services
- Lot 2 - Off-Site fabrication
Lot 1 covers group mechanical on-site services, including repairs, maintenance and any inspections which should include any resulting remedial works of the mechanical installations on various sites throughout United Utilities operational area.
Lot 2 for off-site fabrication services includes:
- Pre-inspection, manufacture and installation of various types of metal and plastic constructed equipment ranging from handrails, flooring, walkways, companion ways, vertical steel ladders, access covers.
- Provision of like for like fabricated installations for walkways and safety barriers with all associated items and components including, hand railing with/without safety infill panels, toeplates for the protection of persons from possible equipment
Initial framework term is four years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in 12 month increments.
United Utilities is looking to appoint up to 15 suppliers to the framework agreement.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 18 August 2021 – click here to access the tender documentation.
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