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Planning

16 Oct 2023 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Ltd is looking to outsource the treatment of 45,000 tonnes of sludge per year in the North of their region, including Cumbria and Lancashire. They seek suppliers to provide this service on a £/tDS gate fee basis over a 20-year operational period. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the intention for the operational period to start before the end of AMP8. The sludge to be treated includes various types from Wastewater Treatment Works, such as primary, secondary, and co-settled sludge, with different treatment processes involved. The opportunity aims to allow suppliers flexibility in developing efficient solutions, including the use of existing or new facilities within their Blackburn WwTW location.

The tender for Sludge Treatment Services by United Utilities Water Ltd presents an opportunity for businesses involved in sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. Companies with expertise in sludge treatment, waste incineration, sewage work, construction, and other related areas are well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes a planned supplier day in November to provide detailed information to interested parties. The future notice date for communication regarding this tender is set for September 2, 2024, giving potential suppliers time to prepare and engage with United Utilities Water Ltd.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sludge Treatment Services

Notice Description

* United Utilities Water Ltd (UU) produces over 200,000 dry tonnes (tDS) of wastewater derived sludge per annum. * Due to sludge growth and reconfiguration of our asset base we have a need for sludge treatment services in the North of our region. * We have previously issued PINs and conducted market engagement for short term and strategic solutions for these treatment services. * This has enabled us to define the strategic sludge treatment service we want to procure from the market, which is: to outsource 45,000 tDS of sludge treatment capacity for a period of 20 years for sludge arising in the North of our region. * We will be hosting a supplier day in November to set out the details of the procurement and answer questions from potential suppliers. Please see Complementary information section for more information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

* United Utilities Water Ltd (UU) produces over 200,000 dry tonnes (tDS) of wastewater derived sludge per annum. * Due to sludge growth and reconfiguration of our asset base we have a need for sludge treatment services in the North of our region. * We have previously issued PINs and conducted market engagement for short term and strategic solutions for these treatment services. * This has enabled us to define the strategic sludge treatment service we want to procure from the market, which is: to outsource 45,000 tDS of sludge treatment capacity for a period of 20 years for sludge arising in the North of our region. * We will be hosting a supplier day in November to set out the details of the procurement and answer questions from potential suppliers. Please see Complementary information section for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040c77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030516-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09310000 - Electricity

09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products

42320000 - Waste incinerators

42996900 - Sludge-processing equipment

45000000 - Construction work

45222100 - Waste-treatment plant construction work

45232420 - Sewage work

45232421 - Sewage treatment works

45232422 - Sludge-treatment works

45252000 - Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants

45252100 - Sewage-treatment plant construction work

45252122 - Sewage digesters

45252130 - Sewage plant equipment

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90400000 - Sewage services

90420000 - Sewage treatment services

90430000 - Sewage disposal services

90481000 - Operation of a sewage plant

90492000 - Sewage treatment consultancy services

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90512000 - Refuse transport services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90513700 - Sludge transport services

90513800 - Sludge treatment services

90513900 - Sludge disposal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Postcode Area
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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