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FA08-32 Low Complexity MEICA

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 30 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 25 November 2026 (12 days left)

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Northumbrian Water Limited is seeking to appoint several Direct Delivery Partners to a framework for short-cycle, typically low-complexity MEICA (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation) projects, with an estimated value of £20 million. Work covers maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement at water and wastewater treatment works, reservoirs, pumping stations and associated infrastructure, split into lots for mechanical, electrical and combined mechanical and electrical systems, plus ICA and related civil works. The notice is open, with a submission deadline of 25 November 2026.

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Lots (6)

  • Mechanical- Northern Operating Area

    Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 1A to support the delivery of short-cycle mechanical projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our northern operating area. These projects will typically be lower complexity in nature and delivered through a responsive, efficient and sustainable commercial model that drives value for the business. NWL is committed to embracing innovation in both working practices and technology, whilst reducing its carbon footprint, and successful partners will be expected to support these objectives. The framework will support the maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement of mechanical plant and equipment associated with NWL's above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects are expected to range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements anticipated to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring flexible and responsive delivery. Works may be delivered independently or collaboratively with NWL's in-house teams and may include: Planned and reactive maintenance activities Mechanical refurbishment and renewal projects Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" delivery solutions Bundled or batched projects with higher aggregate values but similar levels of complexity Whilst this lot is primarily focused on mechanical works, contractors will be expected to undertake and manage any associated civil engineering activities required to facilitate project delivery. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance and delivery on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services under Lot 1A may include, but is not limited to: Site investigations, surveys and condition assessments Supply, installation, refurbishment, replacement and commissioning of mechanical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets Mechanical pumping, screening, treatment, sludge handling and ancillary process equipment Testing, commissioning and handover activities Associated civil engineering works required to support mechanical installations Feasibility studies and design services where appropriate Successful bidders will be required to comply with, and demonstrate competence in, the following areas (non-exhaustive): Health and Safety requirements, including CDM Regulations, Process Safety, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards Principal Contractor and, where applicable, Principal Designer competency requirements (subject to successful completion of NWL's competency assessment process) NWL Engineering Specifications MEICA Asset Standards Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI), latest edition All relevant statutory regulations, industry standards and best practice guidance applicable to mechanical works within the UK water industry.

    £4,000,000
  • Electrical- Northern Operating Area

    Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 1B to support the delivery of short-cycle electrical projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our northern operating area. These projects will typically be lower complexity in nature and delivered through a responsive, efficient and sustainable commercial model that drives value for the business. NWL is committed to embracing innovation in both working practices and technology, whilst reducing its carbon footprint, and successful partners will be expected to support these objectives. The framework will support the maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement of electrical plant and equipment associated with NWL's above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects are expected to range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements anticipated to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring flexible and responsive delivery. Works may be delivered independently or collaboratively with NWL's in-house teams and may include: Planned and reactive maintenance activities Electrical refurbishment and renewal projects Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" delivery solutions Bundled or batched projects with higher aggregate values but similar levels of complexity Whilst this lot is primarily focused on electrical works, contractors will be expected to undertake and manage any associated civil engineering activities required to facilitate project delivery. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance and delivery on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services under Lot 1B may include, but is not limited to: Site investigations, surveys and condition assessments Supply, installation, refurbishment, replacement and commissioning of electrical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets Low-voltage (LV) electrical systems and distribution equipment Motor control centres (MCCs), switchboards, control panels and field electrical equipment Power, lighting, earthing and electrical infrastructure installations Electrical testing, inspection, commissioning and handover activities Associated civil engineering works required to support electrical installations Feasibility studies and design services where appropriate Successful bidders will be required to comply with, and demonstrate competence in, the following areas (non-exhaustive): Health and Safety requirements, including CDM Regulations, Process Safety, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards Principal Contractor and, where applicable, Principal Designer competency requirements (subject to successful completion of NWL's competency assessment process) NWL Engineering Specifications MEICA Asset Standards Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI), latest edition Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements All relevant statutory regulations applicable to electrical works within the UK water industry.

    £4,000,000
  • Complete mechanical and electrical turnkey projects- Northern Operating Area

    Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 1C to support the delivery of short-cycle MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) design and build projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our northern operating area. These projects will typically be lower complexity in nature and delivered through a responsive, efficient and sustainable commercial model that drives value for the business. NWL is committed to embracing innovation in both working practices and technology, whilst reducing its carbon footprint, and successful partners will be expected to support these objectives. The framework will support the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of MEICA systems associated with NWL's above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects are expected to range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements anticipated to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring flexible and responsive delivery. Works may be delivered independently or collaboratively with NWL's in-house teams and may include: Planned and reactive maintenance activities MEICA refurbishment and renewal projects Design and build solutions Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" delivery solutions Bundled or batched projects with higher aggregate values but similar levels of complexity Whilst this lot is primarily focused on MEICA design and installation activities, contractors will be expected to undertake and manage any associated civil engineering works required to facilitate project delivery. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance and delivery on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services under Lot 1C may include, but is not limited to: Site investigations, surveys and condition assessments Feasibility studies, outline and detailed design Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems Mechanical process plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets Low-voltage electrical systems, motor control centres (MCCs), switchgear and control panels Instrumentation, telemetry, monitoring and control systems PLC, SCADA and automation solutions Integration of new equipment into existing operational assets Associated civil engineering works required to support MEICA installations Production of all required design, commissioning and handover documentation Successful bidders will be required to comply with, and demonstrate competence in, the following areas (non-exhaustive): Health and Safety requirements, including CDM Regulations, Process Safety, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards Principal Contractor and Principal Designer competency requirements (subject to successful completion of NWL's competency assessment process) NWL Engineering Specifications MEICA Asset Standards Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI), latest edition Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements Relevant mechanical, electrical, ICA and automation industry standards and best practice All relevant statutory regulations applicable to the design, installation and commissioning of MEICA systems within the UK water industry.

    £4,000,000
  • Mechanical- Southern Operating Area

    Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 2A to support the delivery of short-cycle mechanical projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our southern operating area. These projects will typically be lower complexity in nature and delivered through a responsive, efficient and sustainable commercial model that drives value for the business. NWL is committed to embracing innovation in both working practices and technology, whilst reducing its carbon footprint, and successful partners will be expected to support these objectives. The framework will support the maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement of mechanical plant and equipment associated with NWL's above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects are expected to range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements anticipated to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring flexible and responsive delivery. Works may be delivered independently or collaboratively with NWL's in-house teams and may include: Planned and reactive maintenance activities Mechanical refurbishment and renewal projects Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" delivery solutions Bundled or batched projects with higher aggregate values but similar levels of complexity Whilst this lot is primarily focused on mechanical works, contractors will be expected to undertake and manage any associated civil engineering activities required to facilitate project delivery. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance and delivery on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services under Lot 1A may include, but is not limited to: Site investigations, surveys and condition assessments Supply, installation, refurbishment, replacement and commissioning of mechanical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets Mechanical pumping, screening, treatment, sludge handling and ancillary process equipment Testing, commissioning and handover activities Associated civil engineering works required to support mechanical installations Feasibility studies and design services where appropriate Successful bidders will be required to comply with, and demonstrate competence in, the following areas (non-exhaustive): Health and Safety requirements, including CDM Regulations, Process Safety, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards Principal Contractor and, where applicable, Principal Designer competency requirements (subject to successful completion of NWL's competency assessment process) NWL Engineering Specifications MEICA Asset Standards Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI), latest edition All relevant statutory regulations, industry standards and best practice guidance applicable to mechanical works within the UK water industry.

    £2,000,000
  • Electrical- Southern Operating Area

    Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 2B to support the delivery of short-cycle electrical projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our southern operating area. These projects will typically be lower complexity in nature and delivered through a responsive, efficient and sustainable commercial model that drives value for the business. NWL is committed to embracing innovation in both working practices and technology, whilst reducing its carbon footprint, and successful partners will be expected to support these objectives. The framework will support the maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement of electrical plant and equipment associated with NWL's above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects are expected to range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements anticipated to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring flexible and responsive delivery. Works may be delivered independently or collaboratively with NWL's in-house teams and may include: Planned and reactive maintenance activities Electrical refurbishment and renewal projects Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" delivery solutions Bundled or batched projects with higher aggregate values but similar levels of complexity Whilst this lot is primarily focused on electrical works, contractors will be expected to undertake and manage any associated civil engineering activities required to facilitate project delivery. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance and delivery on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services under Lot 1B may include, but is not limited to: Site investigations, surveys and condition assessments Supply, installation, refurbishment, replacement and commissioning of electrical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets Low-voltage (LV) electrical systems and distribution equipment Motor control centres (MCCs), switchboards, control panels and field electrical equipment Power, lighting, earthing and electrical infrastructure installations Electrical testing, inspection, commissioning and handover activities Associated civil engineering works required to support electrical installations Feasibility studies and design services where appropriate Successful bidders will be required to comply with, and demonstrate competence in, the following areas (non-exhaustive): Health and Safety requirements, including CDM Regulations, Process Safety, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards Principal Contractor and, where applicable, Principal Designer competency requirements (subject to successful completion of NWL's competency assessment process) NWL Engineering Specifications MEICA Asset Standards Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI), latest edition Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements All relevant statutory regulations applicable to electrical works within the UK water industry.

    £2,000,000
  • Complete mechanical and electrical turnkey projects- Southern Operating Area

    Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) is seeking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partners under Lot 2C to support the delivery of short-cycle MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) design and build projects across its water and wastewater asset base in our southern operating area. These projects will typically be lower complexity in nature and delivered through a responsive, efficient and sustainable commercial model that drives value for the business. NWL is committed to embracing innovation in both working practices and technology, whilst reducing its carbon footprint, and successful partners will be expected to support these objectives. The framework will support the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of MEICA systems associated with NWL's above and below ground assets, including but not limited to: Water treatment works Wastewater treatment works Reservoirs Pumping stations Inlets and outlets Associated water and wastewater infrastructure Projects are expected to range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements anticipated to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring flexible and responsive delivery. Works may be delivered independently or collaboratively with NWL's in-house teams and may include: Planned and reactive maintenance activities MEICA refurbishment and renewal projects Design and build solutions Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" delivery solutions Bundled or batched projects with higher aggregate values but similar levels of complexity Whilst this lot is primarily focused on MEICA design and installation activities, contractors will be expected to undertake and manage any associated civil engineering works required to facilitate project delivery. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance and delivery on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services under Lot 1C may include, but is not limited to: Site investigations, surveys and condition assessments Feasibility studies, outline and detailed design Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems Mechanical process plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets Low-voltage electrical systems, motor control centres (MCCs), switchgear and control panels Instrumentation, telemetry, monitoring and control systems PLC, SCADA and automation solutions Integration of new equipment into existing operational assets Associated civil engineering works required to support MEICA installations Production of all required design, commissioning and handover documentation Successful bidders will be required to comply with, and demonstrate competence in, the following areas (non-exhaustive): Health and Safety requirements, including CDM Regulations, Process Safety, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards Principal Contractor and Principal Designer competency requirements (subject to successful completion of NWL's competency assessment process) NWL Engineering Specifications MEICA Asset Standards Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI), latest edition Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements Relevant mechanical, electrical, ICA and automation industry standards and best practice All relevant statutory regulations applicable to the design, installation and commissioning of MEICA systems within the UK water industry.

    £4,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Works
Estimated value
£20,000,000
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
30 October 2026
Deadline
25 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Electrical installation workMechanical installationsInstallation services of mechanical equipmentMechanical and electrical engineering services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

5

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Construction work drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

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Price 50% · Quality 50%

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  • Quality50%

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,000

Median of 19,399 awards in the last 24 months

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED in the last 12 months

11

contracts awarded, worth £1,028,072,736 in total

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    30 October 2026

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