Planning

PRO004630 - Supply and Delivery of COD test consumables

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

28 Jun 2022 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is set to conduct a tender process for the supply and delivery of chemical oxygen demand (COD) test consumables, classified under laboratory reagents, to support wastewater analysis across the North West of England. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the tender ID PRO004630. Key deadlines include a PIN closing date on 25 July 2022, and a future notice expected on 30 July 2022. The buying organisation is located at Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, and is focused on ensuring compliance with environmental regulations through reliable supply chains.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory consumables, particularly those offering COD test kits and related laboratory services. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility to meet fluctuating demands and meet stringent quality criteria as specified by regulatory bodies will be particularly well-suited to compete. In addition, suppliers who can provide timely deliveries and adhere to quality standards required by an accredited laboratory will have an advantage in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

PRO004630 - Supply and Delivery of COD test consumables

Notice Description

The Environmental Agency requires United Utilities to consistently undertake analysis of Wastewater samples from various sample points across the region which is located in the North West of England. Network Owners, Trade Effluent Officers, Wastewater Operatives and project staff collect the samples which require analysis. United Utilities need to purchase consumables in order to undertake chemical oxygen demand (COD) test analysis of Waste water. COD is a water quality measure used not only to determine the amount of biologically active substances such as bacteria but also biologically inactive organic matter in waste water treatment, the COD is an important measurement for the amount of oxygen that is required to break down pollutants (organic substances) in water. This analysis is to be used for regulatory compliance providing results for United Utilities Waste Water Treatment Works which are to be sent to the Environment Agency to measure ongoing compliance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

United Utilities Laboratory Services have a commitment to provide a high quality analytical service with rapid turnaround and reporting of results. The consumables below enable the COD Test sampling to take place. United utilities are looking to determine which suppliers can provide the following to us. * COD cuvette test 150-1000 mg/L O2, * COD cuvette test - ISO 15705, 0-1000 mg/L O2 * COD cuvette test - ISO 15705, 0-150 mg/L O2 In addition to the above, the below products are desirable: * Organic Acids cuvette test 50-2500 mg/L, * Anionic Surfactants, cuvette test 0.05-2.0 mg/L, This is not an exhausted list. The above products have to be approved by the Environmental Agency for Waste Water. The key aims of the Supply contract are as follows:- * is to ensure products are delivered on time to the required level of quality, * With sufficient flexibility of supply to meet both day to day operational requirements and hikes in demand in the event that the requirement for analysis increases above the normal levels. * The supplier will require sufficient flexibility to manage potential changes of products to meet Company requirements throughout the term of the Agreement The key requirements are:- * Ensure a secure consistent supply of products to the required level of quality, which will cater for demand * Accommodate both monthly large quantity deliveries and potential urgent requirements * work towards stock holding on behalf of the company at the suppliers premises/ suitable stockholding facility * Accommodate pre delivery batch testing by the Company Please note as stated above * United Utilities are a UKAS accredited laboratory, all products used the process for analysis must be compliant with the standards specified. * In the event that any products are changed, established methodologies relating to change including testing must be adhered to. Additional information: ***Please complete supplier response sheet and attach Via the messaging function*** ***PIN Closing date 25-07-2022***

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034b82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017628-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Helen Cheetham
Contact Email
helen.cheetham@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925678021

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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