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Services-DPS-Engineering, Programme Management & Commercial Resources

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by United Utilities Water Limited focuses on acquiring services within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection sectors through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). As the buying organisation, United Utilities is seeking strategic partners for Engineering and Programme Management roles due to potential capacity issues with their current providers. This procurement spans multiple engineering disciplines as outlined in two distinct lots: Engineering Resources and Programme Management & Commercial Resources. The procurement stage currently involves an updated tender process, with the tender title being "Services-DPS-Engineering, Programme Management & Commercial Resources", and the contractual period is set to last eight years. The location of activities is primarily in Warrington, UK, under the region UKD, and the procurement process follows a restricted procedure method, ensuring selectiveness in the vendor selection process. The significant amendment extends certain procedural deadlines through 2030, ensuring dynamic engagement over a prolonged term.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in various engineering disciplines, including those capable of delivering expertise in process, mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, and more. Firms with capabilities in programme management, construction supervision, and quantity surveying will find particular opportunities within this DPS framework. As the DPS is supplementary, agile firms could address potential volume and capacity gaps from existing partners, aligning strategically with United Utilities' expansion and operational efficiency aims. Businesses striving to grow in engineering services, programme management, and commercial resource provisioning should consider this tender, given the projected capital outlay of £16 million and a well-defined scope that encourages cross-discipline expertise.

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Notice Title

Services-DPS-Engineering, Programme Management & Commercial Resources

Notice Description

The company engages a strategic partner as an Engineering Service Provider (ESP), whom provides Engineering Resources as required, and a Programme Management Office Service Provider (PMO), whom provides Programme Management & Commercial Resources as required. However on occasion the ESP &/or PMO is unable to meet all of the company's requirements due to volume of requirements and capacity issues. A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be utilised to provide an alternative route to securing such requirements in the event of the ESP/PMO being unable to support a specific request or requirement. All usage of the DPS will be supplementary and only when the ESP/PMO route is unavailable.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Engineering Resources

Resource orders & project based works packages Resource order for single or multi resources, requirement to cover multiple engineering disciplines. List to be finalised during Tender Pack development, currently expected to include a) Process Engineering b) Mechanical Engineering c) Electrical Engineering d) Civil Engineering e) Hydraulic Modelling f) Geotechnical Engineering g) Asset Information or BIM Vendors will be able to join this lot by showing evidence of resource & expertise.

Options: Procedure is a Dynamic Purchasing System and will be for a term of 8 years

Lot 2 - Programme Management & Commercial Resources

Lot 2 Programme Management & Commercial Resources Resource order for single or multi resources, requirement to cover multiple engineering disciplines. List to be finalised during Tender Pack development, currently expected to include a) Programme Manager b) Project Manager (construction) c) Construction Supervisor d) 3rd Party Advisor e) Project Controller f) Quantity Surveyor g) Contract Formulator h) Contract Manager Vendors will be able to join this lot by showing evidence of resource & expertise in the listed fields, and submit cross-discipline experience or expertise

Options: Procedure is a Dynamic Purchasing System and will be for a term of 8 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034cb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009094-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71300000 - Engineering services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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