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PRO004672- DPS- Liming Treatment of Wastewater Sludge Services

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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TenderUpdate

02 Feb 2026 at 16:02

Award

16 Sep 2025 at 15:47

TenderUpdate

15 Apr 2024 at 15:33

Tender

29 Feb 2024 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited, based in Warrington, UK, is conducting a procurement process titled "PRO004672- DPS- Liming Treatment of Wastewater Sludge Services" within the services category of the sludge treatment industry. This procurement involves a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for both on-site and off-site liming treatment of wastewater sludges, intended to manage capacity and demand fluctuations. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, and the deadline for submissions to participate in the DPS has been extended to 8th October 2028. The budget for this procurement, which is being conducted using a restricted procedure, is £10 million GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sludge treatment services, lime production, and sludge-handling equipment. Businesses with the capability to supply essential elements such as liming plant equipment and lime, along with the necessary permits and resources, will find growth opportunities within this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like the previously awarded 4Recycling Ltd, in particular, stand to benefit from the dynamic nature of the DPS, as it allows ongoing participation and re-evaluation of capabilities to meet specific site needs in the North West England region. With an initial focus on addressing planned or unplanned shutdowns and production demands, the tender opens avenues for businesses that can contribute innovative and efficient solutions.

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Notice Title

PRO004672- DPS- Liming Treatment of Wastewater Sludge Services

Notice Description

United Utilities are seeking to implement a DPS for liming treatment of Wastewater sludge's both on and off company site. Liming may be utilised as an alternative treatment of sludge to manage capacity shortfalls and increased production demand during planned/unplanned shutdowns. The Company has an estimated 30,000 - 50,000 wet tonnes of raw sludge per year that requires alternate treatment and / or disposal. Each mini competition within the DPS will be specific each site's specific needs, however it is anticipated that requirements shall include but not limited too: liming plant equipment, lime, permits (subject to site and lot) and resource to deliver the limed sludge treatment services. The DPS will consist of 2 lots: Lot 1: On-site lime treatment Lot 2: Off-site lime treatment

Lot Information

Lot1: Onsite Liming

Please refer to Requirement Scopebook for further detail United Utilities are seeking to implement a DPS for liming treatment of Wastewater sludge's both on and off company site. Liming may be utilised as an alternative treatment of sludge to manage capacity shortfalls and increased production demand during planned/unplanned shutdowns. The Company has an estimated 30,000 - 50,000 wet tonnes of raw sludge per year that requires alternate treatment and / or disposal. Each mini competition within the DPS will be specific each site's specific needs, however it is anticipated that requirements shall include but not limited too: liming plant equipment, lime, permits (subject to site and lot) and resource to operate the liming plant and deliver the limed sludge treatment services.

Options: This award is via a live Dynamic Purchasing System

Lot2: Offsite Liming

Please refer to Requirement Scopebook for further detail United Utilities are seeking to implement a DPS for liming treatment of Wastewater sludge's both on and off company site. Liming may be utilised as an alternative treatment of sludge to manage capacity shortfalls and increased production demand during planned/unplanned shutdowns. The Company has an estimated 30,000 - 50,000 wet tonnes of raw sludge per year that requires alternate treatment and / or disposal. Each mini competition within the DPS will be specific each site's specific needs, however it is anticipated that requirements shall include but not limited too: liming plant equipment, lime, permits (subject to site and lot) and resource to operate the liming plant and deliver the limed sludge treatment services.

Options: This award is via a live Dynamic Purchasing System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04445c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009114-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

24213000 - Hydrated lime

34951200 - Sludge-handling equipment

44921200 - Lime

44921210 - Powdered lime

90513700 - Sludge transport services

90513800 - Sludge treatment services

90513900 - Sludge disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4RECYCLING

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