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External Chemical Tank Inspections

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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06 Feb 2025 at 16:46

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15 Aug 2024 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is seeking tenders for the external inspection of chemical and fuel tanks, a service procurement process that falls under the "Repair and maintenance services of tanks" industry category (CPV 50514100). The inspections are to be conducted at multiple sites across the North West of England, specifically targeting Category A/B tanks at water, wastewater, and bioresources facilities. This tender is at the active stage, with a framework agreement indicating continuous insight for the foreseeable future. Submissions for this negotiated procedure, which is part of the EU procurement laws, are to be made electronically by 5th September 2024, with an invitation to the next stage to follow on 16th September 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in tank maintenance and repair services, as well as those with expertise in non-intrusive inspection methods meeting EEMUA 159 standards. Contractors equipped with the necessary qualifications, such as EEMUA 159 or equivalent, and the capability to produce detailed fitness-for-service reports will be well-positioned to compete. The contract's scope and the prior notice for competition imply a structured and sustained work programme, providing a stable revenue stream over several years. This opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to bolster their portfolio in the utilities sector and leverage their technical expertise in a high-risk, safety-critical environment.

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Notice Title

External Chemical Tank Inspections

Notice Description

The external inspections of chemical/fuel tanks is to be procured by the Company for in service Category A/B tanks located across its Water, Wastewater and Bioresources sites. The Services Framework scope of the inspections include external/non-intrusive tests on a variety of chemical/fuel tanks in accordance with EEMUA 159 standards. The tanks vary in size and age and are constructed from Steel, Plastic and GRP. The Contractor must have the appropriate EEMUA 159 or equivalent qualifications in order to complete the inspection, and EEMUA 159 TankAssessor to produce a report ultimately assessing the fitness for service of the tank. The Company has an indicative programme of work including what tanks are expected to require inspections within the next several years but the Contractor shall complete the inspections as directed by the Company.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Company has many Chemical/Fuel tanks located across the Water, Wastewater and Bioresource sites. Some of these tanks have been identified as high-risk Category A/B tanks that require in service external inspections. The tanks vary in age and size and are constructed out of Plastic, Steel and GRP. They contain many different chemicals and fuels used across the Company's sites. The external/non-intrusive inspections must be completed in accordance with EEMUA 159 standards. The Contractor must have the appropriate qualifications to complete the inspections and submit the reports assessing the tanks fitness for Service. The Company has developed an indicative programme of work, identifying what tanks are expected to require inspections and when. The Company will work with the Contractor to schedule the inspections at the most appropriate times. It is essential that the tanks located on site are inspected within an appropriate timeframe in order to ensure that the assets are in a safe condition and to protect the health and safety of all site personnel. Excluded from the Framework scope will be any internal/intrusive inspections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004047-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

44611400 - Storage tanks

44611410 - Oil-storage tanks

50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

90913000 - Tank and reservoir cleaning services

90913100 - Tank-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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
Amber-Rose Manley
Contact Email
amber-rose.manley@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447 770470692

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUV RHEINLAND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

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