RFP - Proactive Leakage Detection Services

Overview Watercare Services Limited is seeking a core team of expert leak detection technicians to find unreported leaks across its water supply network. Leak detection and reducing leakage is critical for Watercare to achieve performance measures set by its regulators and to meet its commitments to Aucklanders. About Watercare provides lifeline services to Auckland. Its water supply and wastewater services are critical to the economic, social and environmental health and well-being of its communities. Each day, Watercare supplies around 440 million litres of water to the people of Auckland and treats around 450 million litres of wastewater to a high standard. Watercare also carries out significant work to upgrade and construct infrastructure to maintain levels of service and provide capacity for population growth. Watercare is a council-controlled organisation, wholly owned by Auckland Council. It does not operate to make a profit and is prohibited from paying a dividend to Auckland Council by statute. Watercare is also self-funding and receives no funding from local or central government. Scope The scope includes: Locating unreported leaks across Watercare's water supply network Conducting surveys targeted using Minimum Night Flow (MNF) data from Watercare's Leakage Management System (LMS) Locating leaks behind rising MNF quickly so that each surveyed District Metered Area (DMA) can return to its baseline Contractor Requirements Technicians must be skilled in using a variety of leak detection equipment, including acoustic listening sticks, correlators and other acoustic equipment Technicians must choose the right method for the conditions on each survey Enquiries Contact: Waj Khan Email: waj.khan@water.co.nz Phone: 0210411168