Southern Water has gone out to tender with a major AMP8/9 contract for the supply and installation of sustainable drainage solutions to household and non-household properties worth an estimated £112 million.
The water company intends to enter into a framework for the provision of products to slow the flow of rainwater from domestic and commercial roofs into Southern Water’s combined sewer network - including the customer engagement and installation of these products. This will include a range of slow drain water butts, sustainable drainage planters and smart water butts.
The contract is being tendered in the following Lots:
Lot 1a – Customer Engagement, supply and install Slow the flow Sustainable Drainage Solutions East Region (West Reserve) - £60,500,000
Lot 1b – Customer Engagement, supply and install Slow the flow Sustainable Drainage Solutions West Region (East Reserve) - £48,500,000
Lot 2: Supply and Installation of SMART solutions - £3,000,000
Suppliers appointed to Lots 1a and 1b will carry out customer engagement to arrange for connectivity surveys and the following supply and installation a range of slow drain water butts and sustainable drainage planters at for their respective regions. They will also be required to act as the reserve supplier for each other’s region should the incumbent not be able to meet demand.
Lot 2: Supply and Installation of SMART solutions - £3,000,000
Supply and installation of Smart water butts across the Southern Water region. These should regulate the water level within the water butt automatically to ensure the maximum amount of attenuation is available before forecasted storms.
Water butt should hold a minimum of 200L or the controller should be able to be retro fitted to a range of sizes.
Initial contract term for each Lot is 5 years with 3 further potential annual extension options.
The contract value of £112 million is for the entire duration of the Framework (5 years initial + 3x1 years optional extensions). The contract value for the initial term of 5 years is £70 milion.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 7 August 2024 - click here to access the tender documentation.
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