United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for the supply of low voltage electric motors worth an estimated £5.6 million.
The requirement is for the supply of low voltage electric motors, predominantly on a replacement basis, for motors linked to existing United Utilities assets.
The water company has identified a requirement to improve the efficiency of the motors it purchases, specifically via a drive to purchase:
- motors certified to IE4 class efficiency where it is feasible to do so
- motors certified to IE3 class efficiency where IE4 is not feasible
United Utilities purchases a wide range of assets including pumps, screens, conveyors, scrapers, filtration systems and centrifuges.
All of these assets are supplied with a motor, often unique to the performance of the asset, as a component of the equipment. If the motor fails at any point during the lifetime and cannot be repaired or it is deemed commercially unviable to repair, there is a need for the motor to be replaced in a timely manner to ensure production and site operations continue.
The water company is looking develop a framework to provide a streamlined and more efficient system of purchasing motors and to maximise the benefits through a managed contract with a selected supplier base. United Utilities proposes to appoint two suppliers at the conclusion of the tender process.
The framework will be utilised directly by United Utilities - the supplier will be required to work directly with the utility in terms of ordering, delivery and technical support including assisting in motor selection and supporting the company drive for IE4., governed by agreed pricing and framework terms and conditions.
The suppliers will also be required to procure and supply specific OEM motors for United Utilities in situations where a specific need arises. While this is anticipated to be a small percentage of the overall needs, the bidder must have the capacity to provide this distributor supply model, governed by a cost-plus pricing mechanism.
Initial award is 2 years, with further extension options for up to 6 further years available.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 9 December 2024 – click here to access the tender documentation.
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