Published date: 9 January 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 January 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Auditing services - 79212000

Location of contract

North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, South West, Wales, London

Value of contract

£90,000 to £115,000

Procurement reference

MT191089

Published date

9 January 2017

Closing date

25 January 2017

Contract start date

1 February 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Objectives
The targeted review of Water Company asset health and resilience will-
Provide a comprehensive assessment of asset health reporting which will include the identification of outliers.
Enable Ofwat to assess whether companies are taking full ownership of, and responsibility for, asset health.
Evaluate the relative balance of performance and condition monitoring/assessment within the context of new technology
Evaluate the assurance which companies receive for new assets
2 Scope
The scope of this work includes assessing company's evaluation, management and interventions with regards asset health. Any recommendations for alternative approaches for PR19 should be within the context of the overall framework of a total expenditure approach to cost assessment and the outcomes framework. Recommendations should aim to enhance customer legitimacy, enable cost effective/timely investment and provide assurance for resilience.
3 Key Tasks
In order to meet the business objectives, the project will involve the Contractor performing the following tasks-
Attending and leading meetings with all water companies (WASC's/WOC's) at their premises, however we would consider conducting some of the meetings via teleconference. A member of the Ofwat team will aim to support at these meetings.
Discussions and short debrief with the Ofwat team following each company meeting.
Input into pre-meeting briefing/information pack for companies as necessary. This may include collecting information from companies before the meeting, too.
Regular weekly discussions with the Ofwat team regarding the project, next steps and highlighting any areas of concern.
A weekly email to the project manager concerning budget spent, remaining and forecast expenditure for the remainder of the contract.
Review of available technology and approaches for performance and condition monitoring.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Roger Dunthorne

Address

Centre City Tower
7 Hill Street
Birmingham
B5 4UA
England

Telephone

+44 1216447500

Email

roger.dunthorne@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk

Website

http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/