FA08-32 Low Complexity MEICA

What the buyer is asking for

NWL are looking to appoint a number of Direct Delivery Partner(s) to help our Capital Delivery teams deliver short-cycle MEICA projects which are typically (but not always) lower complexity in nature, which will ensure they 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. The framework will support maintenance, renewal, refurbishment and like-for-like replacement activities 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 will typically range from approximately £10,000 upwards, with the majority of requirements expected to be low-value, low-complexity schemes requiring responsive and flexible delivery partners. Works may be delivered independently or in partnership with NWL's in-house delivery teams and may include: Planned and responsive maintenance activities Refurbishment and renewal projects Out-of-hours support services "Gang-in-a-van" type delivery models Bundled or batched projects of higher aggregate value but similar complexity While the framework is intended primarily for specialist MEICA contractors, associated civil engineering works required to facilitate delivery will form part of the scope. NWL reserves the right to award higher-value contracts to framework partners where contractors demonstrate successful performance on lower-complexity projects. The scope of services (examples but not be limited to): - Site investigation including surveys; - Lot 1a and 2a will include mechanical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets; - Lot 1b and 2b will include Electrical plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets; - Lot 1c and 2c will include designing, supplying, installing, testing, commissioning, and handing over all the mechanical and electrical systems required for a water or wastewater facility. - ICA plant and equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment assets; - Related civil works. The successful bidders will also need to comply with the below (list not exhaustive): - Health and Safety: CDM (including PC and PD competency which would be subject to successful contractors passing CDM competency assessment- Failure to pass would potentially result in the offer of a Framework Agreement to be rescinded.), Process Safety, Health Safety and Wellbeing - Feasibility and design where appropriate - NWL's Engineering Specifications - Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESW) (latest edition) - MEICA Asset Standards - Electrical Contractor Competency Requirements

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6 lots

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• Mechanical- Northern Operating Area£4.0m

  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 a

• Electrical- Northern Operating Area£4.0m

  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 a

• Complete mechanical and electrical turnkey projects- Northern Operating Area£4.0m

  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 Wa

• Mechanical- Southern Operating Area£2.0m

  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 a

• Electrical- Southern Operating Area£2.0m

  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 a

• Complete mechanical and electrical turnkey projects- Southern Operating Area£4.0m

  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 Wa

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published7 days ago

   30 Oct 2026, 13:59 GMT
2. Submission deadlinein 19 days

   25 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
3. Award decision expected byin 115 days

   1 Mar 2027, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice30 Oct 2026, 13:59 GMT103244-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender