Construction work for the oil and gas industry

Description

In April 2019, we made a pledge to our customers, our shareholders and Ofwat to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, underlining our commitment to mitigate climate change. We have also set a target of reducing our AMP7 Embodied Carbon Emissions by 25 % compared to AMP6. Thames Water have 25 sites with an anaerobic digestion process, all of which produce over 800 GWh of biogas. We are keen to utilise this precious commodity to help us achieve our carbon targets. Our sourcing project covers the funding, supply, installation, operation and maintenance of upgrading and compressing plant to produce biomethane which is capable of being transported or injected to grid. Projects delivered under this framework need to not only help us advance towards our carbon target but also ensure that our excellent health and safety record is not compromised. Multi-lot applications are welcomed. We are looking for suppliers who will help us utilise biogas in an optimum manner in order to: (a) improve our environmental performance; and (b) maximise the value of our biogas. Each of our sites are slightly different and may require differing solutions depending on their location, biogas composition, energy usage etc. Depending on the site solution, we may need a combination of upgrading and compressing plant to enable us to transport the biomethane or inject it into the gas grid. This lot covers all requirements, including ancillary equipment such as grid entry units and basic fuel output. Please note that our biogas is produced from our anaerobic digestion plant and as such contains siloxanes, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide as well as methane. We need upgrade plant that can handle our biogas composition and their variants and produce biomethane that meets grid specifications. Note that as a main contractor, you will be expected to undertake Principal Design and Principal Contractor roles under CDM. Also note that the purchaser may be Thames Water Utilities Limited or another company within the Kemble Holding Group (ultimate parent of Thames Water). Lot 1A will be funded by the purchaser. Primarily aimed at EPC contractors or OEM entities who may be required to undertake the following works and the like: 1) design plant in order to maximise efficiency and achieve excellent value for money; 2) source plant from reputable suppliers; 3) undertake works on Thames Water operational sites to allow the existing anaerobic digestion plant to be integrated with the upgrading plant; 4) install upgrading and potentially compressor plant in line with TW process standards as well as relevant industry standards; 5) conduct commissioning; 6) operate and maintain system after final handover/commissioning has ended. You will be expected to guarantee a level of availability of the plant and conversion rate for the gas. We want to award multi-supplier framework agreements. We will use the tender process to enable us to award an initial contract under the framework agreement for a specific site, with the opportunity to enter into mini-competitions for other sites during the term of the framework agreement. We reserve the right to invite lot 1 and lot 2 suppliers and/or lot 3 suppliers to participate in mini-competitions depending on the specific business requirements for each project. Contracts awarded under framework agreements shall be awarded based on specific criteria as detailed in the procurement documents. The agreement value of GBP 17.5 m given below is a quarter of an estimated value of installing plant on all 25 sites. It is unknown currently how this value will be split between Lot 1A, 1B and 3 as the funding option and risk profile will be decided on a project by project basis. We are looking for suppliers who will help us utilise biogas in an optimum manner in order to: (a) improve our environmental performance; and (b) maximise the value of our biogas. Each of our sites are slightly different and may require differing solutions depending on their location, biogas composition, energy usage etc. Depending on the site solution, we may need a combination of upgrading and compressing plant to enable us to transport the biomethane or inject it into the gas grid. This lot covers all requirements, including ancillary equipment such as grid entry units and basic fuel output. Please note that our biogas is produced from our anaerobic digestion plant and as such contains siloxanes, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide as well as methane. We need upgrade plant that can handle our biogas composition and their variants and produce biomethane that meets grid specifications. Note that as a main contractor, you will be expected to undertake principal design and principal contractor roles under CDM. Lot 1B will be funded by a third party. In addition to the scope of works detailed within Lot 1A, you will also be responsible for the funding of the plants and ownership for 10-20 years through a contract and lease for the plant which will process and enable off-take of gas to the required specification, with ownership of the gas remaining with Thames Water. At the end of the contract, the installation ownership would transfer to Thames Water or the installation would be removed. You are expected to operate and maintain the plants throughout the length of your contract. We expect to pay you based on the availability of your plant and the biogas to biomethane conversion rate you achieve, determined by the contract requirement for which a mini-competition will be held under the framework agreement. We want to award multi-supplier framework agreements. We will use the tender process to enable us to award an initial contract under the framework agreement for a specific site, with the opportunity to enter into mini-competitions for other sites during the term of the framework agreement. We reserve the right to invite lot 1 and lot 2 suppliers and/or lot 3 suppliers to participate in mini-competitions depending on the specific business requirements for each project. Contracts awarded under framework agreements shall be awarded based on specific criteria as detailed in the procurement documents. The agreement value of GBP 17.5 m given below is a quarter of an estimated value of installing plant on all 25 sites. It is unknown currently how this value will be split between Lot 1A, 1B and 3 as the funding option and risk profile will be decided on a project by project basis. This lot is all about what you can do with the biomethane in order to generate maximum value for us. The supplier will be required to work closely with biogas plant, grid injection and the like in order to generate and share value achieved. If you are proposing collecting the biomethane from site, you should consider whether storage is required and bear in mind that our biogas production may be 24/7/365 and so collection should be the same. We are looking to enter into a framework agreement with multiple potential buyers under which individual site specific opportunities will be competed. We will use the tender process to enable us to award an initial contract under the framework agreement for a specific site, with the opportunity to enter into mini-competitions for other sites during the term of the framework agreement. we reserve the right to invite lot 1 and lot 2 suppliers and/or lot 3 suppliers to participate in mini competitions depending on the specific business requirements for each project. Contracts awarded under framework agreements shall be awarded based on specific criteria as detailed in the procurement documents. The purchaser expects to award long term contracts on a project by project basis. Due to this being a revenue generating lot, a value of GBP 1 has been given in section II.2.6). This lot allows bidders to apply to offer us complete solutions for sites, combining lots 1b and 2 giving bidder responsibility from the digester plant outlet to the generation of revenue from the selling of the biomethane. We are looking to enter into a framework agreement with multiple providers. We will use the tender process to enable us to award an initial contract under the framework agreement for a specific site, with the opportunity to enter into mini-competitions for other sites during the term of the framework agreement. We reserve the right to invite lot 1 and lot 2 suppliers and/or lot 3 suppliers to participate in mini competitions depending on the specific business requirements for each project. Contracts awarded under framework agreements shall be awarded based on specific criteria as detailed in the procurement documents. Thames Water expects to award the long term contracts under the framework agreement of 10-20 years on a project by project basis. Due to this being a revenue generating lot, a value of GBP 1 has been given in section II.2.6).