This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2025 at 16:25

Tender

09 Feb 2024 at 09:04

Planning

01 Dec 2023 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is undertaking a comprehensive procurement process under the title "PRO004751-Works-Framework-Minor Works". The procurement, classified under the construction work (CPV: 45000000) industry category, pertains to the AMP8 operating model within the North West region of England (UKD). The process, in the award stage as of 6 March 2025, focuses on the construction of assets across two lots: Lot 1 - Civils Construction and Lot 2 - Mechanical & Electrical Installation. Key contracts were signed on 21 January 2025, with the initial term set for six years and options for extension up to five additional years, concluding no later than 31 March 2035. This framework, with an overall value of £800 million, involves selective procurement through a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in civil engineering, water treatment processes, mechanical and electrical installations, and supervision of projects. The awarded contracts will support various aspects of the AMP8 and future AMP9 programmes, offering up to 30 framework agreements and a potential long-term partnership with United Utilities. Companies like Askam Civil Engineering Ltd, BDB Special Projects Ltd, and Morrison Water Services Limited have been actively engaged, highlighting the tender's suitability for both SMEs and larger firms committed to enhancing water and wastewater infrastructure services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PRO004751-Works-Framework-Minor Works

Notice Description

United Utilities has concluded the process of awarding framework agreements for it's Minor Works delivery runway. These frameworks form part of the build only delivery runway within our AMP8 operating model. Framework agreements have been awarded for construction of assets in two Lots: Lot 1 - Civils Construction Lot 2 - Mechanical & Electrical Installation

Lot Information

Civils Construction

Lot 1 Civils Construction: Water Treatment and Network Pipelines, Waste Water Treatment and Network Pipelines, Bioresources, Pumping Stations & Storage, CSO's. Work types that form part of the Lot 1 Civils Construction works include: Sludge treatment digesters and tanks Chemical Dosing Rigs Primary, secondary & tertiary wastewater treatment process Gas systems CSO chamber installations & pump return Sewer/Large Diameter Trunk Mains upsizing and installations Buried pipework Demolition Fish Passages Pre-fabricated tanks Concrete in-situ tank installations Media Changes Boreholes Access Roads and Site Facilities Other construction works

Options: United Utilities have the option to extend beyond the initial term of 6 years for one or more further periods of up to 5 years in total, up to a longstop date of 31 March 2035.

Mechanical & Electrical Installation

Lot 2 Mechanical & Electrical: Water Treatment and Network Pipelines, Waste Water Treatment and Network Pipelines, Bioresources, Pumping Stations & Storage, CSO's Work types that form part of the Lot 2 Mechanical & Electrical Installation works include: Sludge treatment, digestion, handling and pumping CHP Engines Chemical Dosing Rigs Pumps and pumping systems Primary, secondary & tertiary wastewater treatment process Instrumentation and alarms Safety Instrumented Systems Above-ground pipework Valves and actuators Pressure vessels and boilers Heat exchangers Gas systems including storage, consumers, pipework and ancillaries Equipment and protective systems for use in explosive atmospheres CSO chamber installations & pump return Screen & weir installations MEICA Installation and commissioning Other M&E Installation works.

Options: United Utilities shall have the option to extend beyond the initial term of 6 years for one or more further periods of up to 5 years in total, up to a longstop date of 31 March 2035.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0420f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008254-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45221200 - Construction work for tunnels, shafts and subways

45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts

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

71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
30
Supplier Names

Askam Civil Engineering Ltd

BDB Special Projects Ltd

Bethell Construction Ltd

Bridges Electrical Engineers Ltd

CHG Electrical Ltd

Cheetham Hill Construction Ltd

Cubby Construction Ltd

EcoGenR8 Ltd

Eric Wright Water Ltd

GDB Civils Ltd

Haywood & Jackson Ltd

Kaberry Construction Limited

MPH Construction Ltd

Mackenzie Construction Ltd

Morrison Water Services Limited

OnSite Central Ltd

P Casey (Land Reclamation) Limited

Pioneer Civil Engineering Ltd

RH Irving Construction Limited

RSE (Ross-shire Engineering Ltd)

SGC Civil Engineering Ltd

Sapphire Utility Solutions Ltd

Story Contracting Ltd

Terra Solutions Ltd

Trenchless Solutions Ltd

VJ Donegan & Co Ltd

WH Good Ltd

Water Engineering Services Ltd

Westshield Limited

Z-Tech Control Systems Ltd

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