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PRO004799-Works-Framework-Ground Investigations

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is overseeing the procurement process titled "Ground Investigations Framework," classified under "Ground investigation work" within the works category. This procurement, located in the region UKD of the United Kingdom, entails projects supporting AMP8 and AMP9 construction activities and aims to adhere to regulatory commitments. The procurement reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 23rd October 2025. Utilising a selective procurement method, this process involved a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, initially announced with tender updates available till 10th December 2024.

This tender offers extensive business growth opportunities for firms specialising in geological, geophysical, and ground investigation services. Particularly valuable are the framework's different lots, including ground investigation works, offshore geophysical services, and hydrogeological drilling. Key contracts valued between £60k to £1.8m, potentially extending over five years, are suitable for businesses equipped to supply borehole drilling, geotechnical and geoenvironmental testing, offshore surveying, and well-drilling activities. Businesses in these sectors can significantly benefit from collaboration with United Utilities, leveraging their technical expertise and regional know-how.

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Notice Title

PRO004799-Works-Framework-Ground Investigations

Notice Description

Ground Investigations to support AMP8 and AMP9 construction activity (indicative project value PS60k-PS1.8m) to meet the Client's ongoing regulatory commitments.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Ground Investigation Works

Lot 1 predominately relates to Works pertaining to the Client's Ground Investigations programmes to manage United Utilities ground risk and includes the following elements: * Boreholes, including Cable Percussive, Rotary, Sonic etc to investigate ground and groundwater conditions * Trial Pits, Window and Windowless sampling to investigate ground and groundwater conditions * Installation of/monitoring a range of Geotechnical /Geo-environmental instrumentation * Downhole and surface geophysics * Cone Penetration investigations * Other in situ testing (pumping tests, down hole and surface tests) * Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental laboratory testing * Specialist site access arrangements * Reporting; including GIR, GDR, Geo-environmental reports, AGS format reporting etc

Renewal: 5 year extension in annual increments.

Lot 2 - Offshore Geophysical Services

Lot 2 predominately relates to Works pertaining to the Client's Ground Investigations programmes associated with offshore geophysical surveying and includes the following elements: * Multi beam Bathymetry surveys, reduction and analysis, plus ability to create digital thematic mapping and difference charts from past and present electronic data. * Magnetometer surveys and associated analysis * Sub bottom profiling with interpretation for geophysics and pipe locating * Topographic surveys of inter tidal zone * Correlation of Geophysical surveys results compared to intrusive investigation * Stratigraphy and interpretation * Reporting, ground section and chart production

Renewal: 5 year extension in annual increments.

Lot 3 - Hydrogeological Drilling & Well Services

Lot 3 predominately relates to Works pertaining to the Client's Ground Investigations programmes associated with Hydrogeological services and well drilling and includes the following elements: * Rotary drilling works (including 500 to 1000mm diameter holes) * Well hole development * Well hole logging * Well maintenance * Reporting

Renewal: 5 year extension in annual increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b4a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079429-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

71351500 - Ground investigation services

76320000 - Offshore drilling services

76430000 - Well-drilling and production services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£170,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months 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
Mark Drinkwater
Contact Email
amp8procurements@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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