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Water and Wastewater Retail Services Dynamic Purchasing System

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 18:38.

Opportunity overview

The DPS will cover Water and Waste-water Retail Services to eligible non-household customers as described in the document “DPS10 Outline Specification.” This DPS will operate four separate Lots: • Lot 1: Supply of core Water and Waste-water Retail Services in England and Wales • Lot 2: Supply of core Water and Waste-water Retail Services in Scotland • Lot 3: Supply of Water and Waste-water Retail Services and associated water management and business continuity services in England and Wales • Lot 4: Supply of Water and Waste-water Retail Services and associated water management and business continuity services in Scotland Suppliers may apply to one or more Lots.

Classification

  • CPV38421100 — Water meters
  • CPV65100000 — Water distribution and related services
  • CPV65500000 — Meter reading service
  • CPV90713100 — Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

Lots

  • Comprehensive Water Service, England & Wales - Supply of Water and Waste-water Retail Services and associated water management and business continuity services in England and Wales£200m
  • Supply of Water and Waste-water Retail Services and associated water management and business continuity services in Scotland£200m
  • Providers will supply Water and Waste-water Retail Services to eligible non-household customers in accordance with the Water Act 2014 (and as amended).£200m
  • Providers will supply Water and Waste-water Retail Services to eligible non-household customers in accordance with the Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (and as amended).£200m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-02b381
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
II.2.7

New Value

Text
Duration in months 92

Old Value

Text
Duration in months 48
Entry 2

Where

Section
II.2.11

New Value

Text
Options: The period of validity of the DPS will be extended for 2 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the DPS ending no later than 23rd February 2029.

Old Value

Text
Options: No
Entry 2
Id
2
Description
We have transitioned to the Atamis e-tendering portal. Future applications will have to be made through that system. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
VI.3

New Value

Text
Supplier instructions how to express interest and bid: 1) Browse to the esourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome and click on view Live Opportunities 2) Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once); 3) Accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', enter your organisation and user details; note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure); 4) Login to the portal with the username/password; 5) Search for the relevant PQQ; 6) Select the title of the PQQ; 7) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. You can now access the PQQ Application Documents from the relevant envelope; 8) Review the PQQ documents; 9) Responding to the PQQ. You can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Old Value

Text
How to express interest and apply to this DPS: 1) browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities. 2) select the title of the DPS. 3) review the Introduction and instructions, outline specification, pre-requisites and list of eligible users (you may do this without registering). 4) register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once). 5) accept the portal terms and conditions and click ‘continue’, enter your organisation and user details; note the username you chose and click ‘Save’ when complete. You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 6) login to the portal with the username/password. 7) click the ‘PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers’ link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier). 8) click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 9) click the ‘Express Interest’ button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your ‘My PQQs/My ITTs’ page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking ‘Buyer Attachments’ in the ‘PQQ/ITT Details’ box. 10) Responding to the PQQ. Click ‘My Response’ under ‘PQQ/ITT Details’, you can choose to ‘Create Response’ or to ‘Decline to Respond’ (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the ‘Submit Response’ button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.
Entry 2

Where

Label
Duration in months
Section
II.2.7

New Value

Text
92

Old Value

Text
48
Entry 3

Where

Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
23 Feb 2029, 23:59

Old Value

Date
21 Jun 2021, 23:59

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Electronic Auction
Yes
Has Dynamic Purchasing System
Yes

Electronic Auction

Description
Electronic auctions may be used in further competitions.

Dynamic Purchasing System

Type
open

Tender Period

Ends
21 Jun 2021, 23:59

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
65100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Water distribution and related services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Lot 1 Supply of core Water and Waste-water Retail Services in England and Wales
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Providers will supply Water and Waste-water Retail Services to eligible non-household customers in accordance with the Water Act 2014 (and as amended).

Value

Amount
200,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 2
Id
Lot 2 Supply of core Water and Waste-water Retail Services in Scotland
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Providers will supply Water and Waste-water Retail Services to eligible non-household customers in accordance with the Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (and as amended).

Value

Amount
200,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Comprehensive Water Service, England & Wales - Supply of Water and Waste-water Retail Services and associated water management and business continuity services in England and Wales
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Providers will supply Water and Waste-water Retail Services to eligible non-household customers in accordance with the Water Act 2014 (and as amended). Providers shall be able to provide access to online consumption monitoring to support customers in their water management activities. Additional charges may be levied for this. Providers shall, upon request from the Customer, facilitate installation of automatic meter reading or data logging equipment and ensure the readings from any meters installed by the Provider, including via a third party acting on behalf of the Provider are used to provide accurate billing. Additional charges may be levied for this. Providers shall, upon request from the Customer, assist the Customer with audits and resource efficiency advice and services to support water management and usage reduction activities. Additional charges may be levied for this. Providers shall, upon request from the Customer, provide advice on emergency and contingency planning. This may include but not be limited to the development of emergency plans, detailing the process each site should follow in the event of disruption to the provision of a clean, safe water supply Providers shall make available an emergency contact contactable twenty-four (24) hours, seven (7) days per week to help in the event of an emergency. Providers shall, upon request, represent the customer interests in the provision by the relevant Wholesaler of Emergency Contingency Plans for vulnerable sites. Vulnerable sites may include but are not limited to Hospitals, Prisons, Residential Homes and Schools as identified by Contracting Authorities at Call Off.

Value

Amount
200,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Supply of Water and Waste-water Retail Services and associated water management and business continuity services in Scotland
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Providers will supply Water and Waste-water Retail Services to eligible non-household customers in accordance with the Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (and as amended). Providers shall be able to support enhanced data management including the provision of online account management and consumption monitoring portal which could include but not be limited to the following service provisions: o ability to submit meter reading entries o meter reading records o historical consumption data o viewable and downloadable invoice data and access to contract information o consolidated billing viewing o Contracting Authority account details including sub-sets of sites where the Contracting Authority has responsibility for multiple sites within a portfolio; o Site list with information comprising but not limited to full address, meter details including meter supply point number, meter type and meter serial number. Providers shall, upon request from the Customer, facilitate installation of automatic meter reading or data logging equipment and ensure the readings from any meters installed by the Provider, including via a third party acting on behalf of the Provider are used to provide accurate billing. Additional charges may be levied for this. Providers shall, upon request from the Customer, assist the Customer with audits and resource efficiency advice and services to support water management and usage reduction activities. Additional charges may be levied for this. Providers shall, upon request from the Customer, provide advice on emergency and contingency planning. This may include but not be limited to the development of emergency plans, detailing the process each site should follow in the event of disruption to the provision of a clean, safe water supply Providers shall make available an emergency contact contactable twenty-four (24) hours, seven (7) days per week to help in the event of an emergency. Providers shall, upon request, represent the customer interests in the provision by the relevant Wholesaler of Emergency Contingency Plans for vulnerable sites. Vulnerable sites may include but are not limited to Hospitals, Prisons, Residential Homes and Schools as identified by Contracting Authorities at Call Off.

Value

Amount
200,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Lot 1 Supply of core Water and Waste-water Retail Services in England and Wales
Related Lot
Lot 1 Supply of core Water and Waste-water Retail Services in England and Wales

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Entry 10
Region
UKL

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
65100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Water distribution and related services
Item 2
Id
Lot 2 Supply of core Water and Waste-water Retail Services in Scotland
Related Lot
Lot 2 Supply of core Water and Waste-water Retail Services in Scotland

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
65100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Water distribution and related services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Entry 10
Region
UKL

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38421100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Water meters
Entry 2
Id
65100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Water distribution and related services
Entry 3
Id
65500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Meter reading service
Entry 4
Id
90713100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38421100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Water meters
Entry 2
Id
65100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Water distribution and related services
Entry 3
Id
65500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Meter reading service
Entry 4
Id
90713100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-4643
Name
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD63
Locality
Chester
Postal Code
CH2 1UL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Liverpool Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Legal Name
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-4644
Name
The eligible users of the proposed dynamic purchasing system are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: www.nhssourcing.co.uk

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
UK
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
The eligible users of the proposed dynamic purchasing system are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: www.nhssourcing.co.uk

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-92
Name
Royal Courts of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Courts of Justice
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-136437
Name
The eligible users of the dynamic purchasing system are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
UK
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
The eligible users of the dynamic purchasing system are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/

Contact

Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-149636
Name
The eligible users of the proposed dynamic purchasing system are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/frameworks/energy-services-frameworks/#DPS10

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
UK
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
The eligible users of the proposed dynamic purchasing system are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/frameworks/energy-services-frameworks/#DPS10

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Chester · UKD63 · CH2 1UL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC
  • Delivery location · UKD
  • Delivery location · UKE
  • Delivery location · UKF
  • Delivery location · UKG
  • Delivery location · UKH
  • Delivery location · UKI
  • Delivery location · UKJ
  • Delivery location · UKK
  • Delivery location · UKL
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-02b381-2025-05-29T11:40:54+01:00compiled ·