PRO004303-Services-Framework-Water Network and Demand Consultancy

Tender description

The purpose of the Water Network and Demand Consultancy framework is to support in the investigation, analysis and understanding of demand for water in the region supplied by United Utilities Water (UUW), as well as surrounding regions. An understanding of demand for water now and in the future forms an integral part of UUW’s strategies and plans. The framework contributes to the delivery of UUW’s Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP), Price Review, Drought Plan, Annual Performance Reporting and other Regulatory Reporting. Demand for water is made up of four main components: 1. Household (domestic) customer consumption/usage, known as “household consumption”; 2. Non-household (commercial and industrial) customer consumption/usage, known as “non-household consumption”; 3. Leakage; and 4. Any other uses of water, such as water taken unbilled, known as “minor components”. Lot 1: The scope of this agreement will be: 1. Providing support to UUW’s Water Network Team in targeting areas for further leakage investigation and/or suggesting the most appropriate intervention (be that leakage detection and repair techniques, leakage prevention or a combination). 2. Providing support to UUW’s Strategy Team in developing plans and strategies for demand management, including leakage reduction. 3. Provide advanced analytical and modelling support for UUW’s Economic Level of Leakage (ELL) assessments and the development of options to reduce demand for water (costs and benefits), in accordance with industry best practice. 4. Provide analysis, audit and assurance support for leakage analysis and reporting, in line with Ofwat guidance and industry best practice. 5. Provide advanced analytical and modelling support for wider water and wastewater network studies, as well as supporting with the development of related plans and strategies. 6. Onsite services, For further information in relation to the scope of the PIN, please refer to the attached matrix. Additional information: If you have experience in this area, could you please return the completed Supplier Competency Matrix via email to RegulatoryProcurementTeam@uuplc.co.uk by the Response Deadline 13.08.2021 Please include the following: - Company Name - Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company