UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Scope of Works - Southern Water is seeking a supplier for winter gritting services across the whole of its region - Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and Isle of Wight. The supplier must be able to deliver a flexible service across operational sites whilst also having the ability to cover reactive requests for leaks in public areas. The service must operate 7 days a week during the winter period, from October to April, and be temperature-triggered in response to pre-agreed thresholds (e.g. surface temperatures forecast below 0°C or as defined by Met Office data). All vehicles used must be roadworthy, clean, and regularly maintained, fully licensed and MOT certified. All drivers and personnel must hold a valid driving licence (appropriate categories) and be trained in winter maintenance procedures. Vehicles must not move between fresh water and wastewater sites without a full decontamination to avoid cross-contamination. The service delivery must be supported by a comprehensive digital Platform accessible to SW: · Site-specific gritting maps and access details. · Site and contact information. · Live and historical job tracking with vehicle GPS. · Job history and audit trail. · Picture evidence of service delivery · Automated time stamps for job start/finish. · Communication logs for instruction and completion confirmation. Routine Service - · The Supplier shall provide a planned, temperature-triggered gritting service for: Access roads, Car parks, Footpaths, Other designated areas as per site-specific requirements. · Snow clearance when required. · Monitor weather forecasts (via Met Office or equivalent) and respond in line with pre-agreed gritting criteria. · Perform gritting during off-peak hours (typically overnight or early morning) to reduce disruption. · Ensure areas are treated. Reactive Service – · The Supplier shall provide a flexible, on-demand gritting service based on daily instructions issued by the SW. · List of sites to be issued no earlier than 16:0 daily, requiring response that same evening/night. · Provide precision hand gritting, particularly in high-risk areas (e.g. leak sites, uneven terrain, pedestrian walkways). · Be capable of handling emergency and short notice gritting requests, including potential 24/7 availability during adverse weather events. · Allow for site additions after initial list issue (e.g. newly reported leaks). Jobs to be fully document via a communication portal, supplier to provided Gritting evidence, Leak location identification, photographic evidence, map marking or GPS location of affected area

The Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project (The Project) is a Strategic Resource Option (SRO) and a major part of Southern Water’s long-term strategy to address the significant water supply shortfall in Hampshire. By using advanced water treatment technologies, the Project will transform treated wastewater, normally pumped far out to sea, into purified recycled water. This new resource will supplement natural spring water from Portsmouth Water’s Bedhampton Springs, with both sources being stored in the new Havant Thicket Reservoir. This integrated approach will maximise the reservoir’s capacity, ensuring greater water availability, especially during periods of drought. Water from the reservoir will be transferred to our existing Otterbourne Water Supply Works, where it will undergo further treatment to strict drinking water standards prior to going into supply. By establishing a sustainable and resilient water source, the Project will help safeguard essential water supplies for our customers while reducing reliance on environmentally sensitive water sources. The Project consists of a Water Recycling Plant, tunnel and pipeline connections, a High Lift Pumping Station, and a circa 42 km transfer to Otterbourne Water Supply Works inclusive of intermediate pumping stations and break pressure tanks. The Project scope includes Design, Build, Finance, Maintain and Operate (DBFMO) of new water infrastructure, including water recycling, water transfer, and substantial tunnelling works. The Project will be procured using Ofwat’s Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) model, with a Competitively Appointed Provider (CAP) to deliver the DBFMO project. Under the DPC model, Southern Water plan to openly tender for a CAP. Southern Water has carried out several market engagement exercises to support this procurement. Southern Water does not guarantee that all activities referenced by the CPV codes will form part of any future tender notice(s), nor is the list exhaustive of all activities which may be included in any procurement process under this Project.

SW is seeking a supplying partner that can manage the full lifecycle management of Section 81 manhole cover covers and frames notifications across the Mainland and Isle of Wight. This includes receiving and processing reports from DfT Street Manager and other channels, extracting key details, and creating the necessary work orders and inspection activities within internal systems. The supplier will be responsible for conducting onsite surveys to confirm ownership, assess condition, gather photographic and video evidence, determine the validity of Section 81 claims, and record accurate location data. A detailed knowledge of New Roads and Streetworks Act (1991) and Traffic Management Act (2004) is essential, as well as a proven track record in managing Utility covers and frames in the Highway.