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Steel Fabrications

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What the buyer is asking for

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.

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2 lots

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Value
£8,000,000
Submission deadline
01 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST (9 days left)
Enquiry deadline
Not stated
Award decision expected by
08 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
Contract start
Not stated
Contract end
Not stated
Category
works
Lots
2
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
CPV codes
45223100, 45223110, 45223200
Legal basis
2023/54

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

  1. Tender notice published21 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 10:48 BST
  2. Submission deadlinein 10 days
    1 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  3. Award decision expected byin 109 days
    8 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT

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Notice history

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  1. Tender notice1 Sept 2026, 10:48 BST082517-2026
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How to bid

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).

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