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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Steel Fabrications

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 08:16.

Opportunity overview

NWL are looking to appoint suppliers to provide general steel fabrication services to support the delivery of the capital investment programme. Suppliers will ensure projects are being delivered in the most efficient manner, with a suitable and sustainable commercial model driving value for the business. NWL are always looking at how we can use innovation in both working methods and technology while striving to reduce our carbon footprint and we will expect any successful applicants to help us achieve this. This framework will be split into two sublots: - Lot 1A Northumbrian Water Operating Region - Lot 1B Essex & Suffolk Operating Region Scope: The steel fabrication services framework includes general steel fabrication and covers wide and diverse areas and asset bases including the following: • Operational Sites eg Sewage and Water Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, Reservoir Sites • Office and Laboratory Buildings (low probability of works on these sites but there may be an adhoc requirement) • Leisure Facilities eg Kielder and Hanningfield Reservoirs The main work disciplines/work types are general steel fabrication services including the design, supply, manufacture, fabrication, galvanising, delivery, offloading, distribution, placement, installation, site supervision and documentation associated with the below: • Ladders • Handrails • Spring loaded gates • Gantries • Steps • Open Mesh Flooring • Bespoke covers • Chequer plate covers • Toe plates • Platforms • Walkways • Companionways • Bespoke Louvres • Steelwork Access Platforms including Stairs • Pipe Supports • Pipe Bridges • GMS Chequer Plate Flooring • Handrailing and Kickplates • Wall Restraint Steelwork • Launder Trough and Hoppers • Pumping Station Access • Debris Screens • Stainless Steel Electrical Panel Boxes • Bespoke Fabrications to suit COPA Sac Installations • Stainless Steel Containment for Boreholes • MCC Support Steelwork • Bespoke Fabricated Pump Chamber/Tank As well as: • On site welding • On site burning • On site repairs to existing structures • On site modifications to existing structures This is not an exhausted list and other steel products not listed could be requested through the successful contractors.

Classification

  • CPV45223100 — Assembly of metal structures
  • CPV45223110 — Installation of metal structures
  • CPV45223200 — Structural works
  • CPV45223210 — Structural steelworks
  • CPV45262400 — Structural steel erection work

Lots

  • Steel Fabrications - NWL Operating Area£6.4m
  • Steel Fabrications - ESW Operating Area£1.6m

Documents and notices

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
FA08-33
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conduced electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water eSourcing Spend Management portal called 'Ariba' (https://s1.ariba.com). Expressions of interest from this notice must be sent to the e-mail address holli.crawford@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of the Thursday 24th September 2026 at 12:00hrs. Once expression of interest has been received that contains the details below, applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request. This portal will contain all the tender documents associated with this procurement that are available at the time. An email link will also be provided to the email address you provide to access the portal. When sending expression of interest, applicants must provide the following information: 1) Full company name 2) Main contact details of the person who will be given access to the Ariba portal - Name, job title, E mail address and telephone number. (The deadline for return of the completed PQQ/Conditions of Participation is Thursday 1st October 2026 at 12noon).
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
Stage 1: Invitation to Participate & Conditions of Participation This stage begins with the issuing of a Tender Notice. Suppliers who have expressed interest will be invited to complete a Conditions of Participation questionnaire and submit their tenders. The assessment of these responses will identify the top 8 number of suppliers per lot to be invited to participate in Stage 2. Stage 2: Invitation to Submit Initial Tenders Suppliers who were shortlisted at Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 to submit their tenders. All tenders must be submitted in line with the Procurement Timetable and instructions contained in this document and any supplementary information provided. After the tender deadline, NWL will assess all submissions using the process and award criteria outlined in the Tender Notice and this document. Stage 3: Invitation to submit a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) Stage 3 will commence with the issuing of a notification requesting bidders to submit their Best and Final Offers. Best and Final offers must be submitted in accordance with the Procurement Timetable and instructions set out in this document and any additional information provided. NWL will also consider whether any supplier (or associated entities relied upon to meet participation conditions) is an excluded or excludable supplier under the Act. If a supplier is excludable solely due to an associated supplier or subcontractor, NWL will notify them and provide a reasonable opportunity to replace that entity. If NWL subsequently disregards a tender due to exclusion, or an associated entity is replaced, NWL will notify the Procurement Review Unit (PRU) within 30 days. NWL will identify the most advantageous tender(s) in line with the stated methodology and disregard any tender from suppliers not meeting the Conditions of Participation. This assessment will identify the supplier(s) successful in each Lot. Following this assessment, NWL will provide an assessment summary to all suppliers who submitted a tender including: • whether they have been awarded the contract, • an explanation of how their tender was assessed against the award criteria, and • information about the most advantageous tender where this differs from their own. A Contract Award Notice will then be published on the Central Digital Platform to commence the mandatory standstill period. Once the standstill period concludes, NWL will enter the preferred supplier stage with the selected supplier. Stage 3: Preferred Supplier Stage The highest scoring supplier(s) will be invited to engage with NWL within the limitations of the Act. This stage concludes with NWL entering into the contract with the preferred supplier.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
The pricing and selection process will be as per framework documents.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
1 Oct 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
8 Jan 2027, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
8 Jan 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1A
Title
Steel Fabrications - NWL Operating Area
Description
NWL are looking to appoint suppliers to provide general steel fabrication services to support the delivery of the capital investment programme. Suppliers will ensure projects are being delivered in the most efficient manner, with a suitable and sustainable commercial model driving value for the business. NWL are always looking at how we can use innovation in both working methods and technology while striving to reduce our carbon footprint and we will expect any successful applicants to help us achieve this. Scope The steel fabrication services framework includes general steel fabrication and covers wide and diverse areas and asset bases including the following: • Operational Sites eg Sewage and Water Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, Reservoir Sites • Office and Laboratory Buildings (low probability of works on these sites but there may be an adhoc requirement) • Leisure Facilities eg Kielder and Hanningfield Reservoirs The main work disciplines/work types are general steel fabrication services including the design, supply, manufacture, fabrication, galvanising, delivery, offloading, distribution, placement, installation, site supervision and documentation associated with the below: • Ladders • Handrails • Spring loaded gates • Gantries • Steps • Open Mesh Flooring • Bespoke covers • Chequer plate covers • Toe plates • Platforms • Walkways • Companionways • Bespoke Louvres • Steelwork Access Platforms including Stairs • Pipe Supports • Pipe Bridges • GMS Chequer Plate Flooring • Handrailing and Kickplates • Wall Restraint Steelwork • Launder Trough and Hoppers • Pumping Station Access • Debris Screens • Stainless Steel Electrical Panel Boxes • Bespoke Fabrications to suit COPA Sac Installations • Stainless Steel Containment for Boreholes • MCC Support Steelwork • Bespoke Fabricated Pump Chamber/Tank As well as: • On site welding • On site burning • On site repairs to existing structures • On site modifications to existing structures This is not an exhausted list and other steel products not listed could be requested through the successful contractors. The works will be both planned and reactive (where immediate response is required e.g. due to H&S or Operational risks) and could impact upon customers both internally and externally. There are multiple stakeholders (including NWL maintenance, NWL Capital Delivery, Tier 1 Contract Partners etc) whom will not all have the same priorities so planning and co-ordinating workload will be key to the delivery of the framework. It is the intention that this framework will also be utilised by our Tier 1 Contractors where appropriate. Location Steel fabrications will be required across the Northumbrian Water Operating Area (NWL). Certification The Suppliers appointed to the framework must be a primary fabricator and installer (not a sub-contractor) and be certified to class 2 BS EN 1090 CE. The supplier must be approved by manufacturers for the installation, when required, of security rated products that are certificated to LPCB 1175.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
7,680,000
Amount
6,400,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
8 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
7 Jan 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
7 Jan 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The duration is 4 years with the option to extend for a further 4 years in any combination of extensions (8 years in total).
Entry 2
Id
1B
Title
Steel Fabrications - ESW Operating Area
Description
NWL are looking to appoint suppliers to provide general steel fabrication services to support the delivery of the capital investment programme. Suppliers will ensure projects are being delivered in the most efficient manner, with a suitable and sustainable commercial model driving value for the business. NWL are always looking at how we can use innovation in both working methods and technology while striving to reduce our carbon footprint and we will expect any successful applicants to help us achieve this. Scope The steel fabrication services framework includes general steel fabrication and covers wide and diverse areas and asset bases including the following: • Operational Sites eg Sewage and Water Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, Reservoir Sites • Office and Laboratory Buildings (low probability of works on these sites but there may be an adhoc requirement) • Leisure Facilities eg Kielder and Hanningfield Reservoirs The main work disciplines/work types are general steel fabrication services including the design, supply, manufacture, fabrication, galvanising, delivery, offloading, distribution, placement, installation, site supervision and documentation associated with the below: • Ladders • Handrails • Spring loaded gates • Gantries • Steps • Open Mesh Flooring • Bespoke covers • Chequer plate covers • Toe plates • Platforms • Walkways • Companionways • Bespoke Louvres • Steelwork Access Platforms including Stairs • Pipe Supports • Pipe Bridges • GMS Chequer Plate Flooring • Handrailing and Kickplates • Wall Restraint Steelwork • Launder Trough and Hoppers • Pumping Station Access • Debris Screens • Stainless Steel Electrical Panel Boxes • Bespoke Fabrications to suit COPA Sac Installations • Stainless Steel Containment for Boreholes • MCC Support Steelwork • Bespoke Fabricated Pump Chamber/Tank As well as: • On site welding • On site burning • On site repairs to existing structures • On site modifications to existing structures This is not an exhausted list and other steel products not listed could be requested through the successful contractors. The works will be both planned and reactive (where immediate response is required e.g. due to H&S or Operational risks) and could impact upon customers both internally and externally. There are multiple stakeholders (including ESW maintenance, ESW Capital Delivery, Tier 1 Contract Partners etc) whom will not all have the same priorities so planning and co-ordinating workload will be key to the delivery of the framework. It is the intention that this framework will also be utilised by our Tier 1 Contractors where appropriate. Location Steel fabrications will be required across the Essex Suffolk Operating Area (ESW). Certification The Suppliers appointed to the framework must be a primary fabricator and installer (not a sub-contractor) and be certified to class 2 BS EN 1090 CE. The supplier must be approved by manufacturers for the installation, when required, of security rated products that are certificated to LPCB 1175.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,920,000
Amount
1,600,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
8 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
7 Jan 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
7 Jan 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The duration is 4 years with the option to extend for a further 4 years in any combination of extensions (8 years in total).

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1A
Related Lot
1A

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223100
Description
Assembly of metal structures
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223110
Description
Installation of metal structures
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223200
Description
Structural works
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223210
Description
Structural steelworks
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45262400
Description
Structural steel erection work

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
1B
Related Lot
1B

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223100
Description
Assembly of metal structures
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223110
Description
Installation of metal structures
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223200
Description
Structural works
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223210
Description
Structural steelworks
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45262400
Description
Structural steel erection work

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKH3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
082517-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 Sept 2026, 10:48
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-02366703

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
02366703

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PRLG-5541-VHHG

Address

Street Address
Northumbria House
Locality
Pity Me
Postal Code
DH1 5FJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKC14

Contact

Name
Holli Crawford

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Pity Me · UKC14 · DH1 5FJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH1 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH3 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 082517-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·