Award

Biosolids Delivery and Field Management Services

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 14:04

Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited, operating from Warrington, UK, has executed a public procurement process for "Biosolids Delivery and Field Management Services," classified under sludge transport services (CPV 90513700) in the services industry category. Focused on North West England, this negotiated procedure involved a selective procurement method and aimed at a framework agreement. The procurement was divided into three lots, each addressing distinct areas and facilities. The award stage was completed recently, with several suppliers, including Robinson Contract Services Ltd and CJ & JM Huyton, being engaged as of 6th October 2025. This tender encompassed the transportation and field management of biosolids, with a significant value set at £24.8 million GBP.

The requirement for biosolid transport and field management services can foster significant business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of handling logistics and waste management in the agricultural sector. The involvement of multiple lots totaling £24.8 million GBP presents a lucrative opportunity for companies specializing in environmental services, offering room for expansion within the North West England region. Companies with capabilities in sludge removal and disposal services, alongside those equipped for long-term contractual commitments, are well-suited to challenge for this contract and future iterations, especially given the project's potential renewal options for an additional four-year period.

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Notice Title

Biosolids Delivery and Field Management Services

Notice Description

The tender is for the collection, transportation and unloading of Biosolids from Wastewater Treatment Works to customers land (farming land) and field management services, whereby the Biosolids is stockpiled on delivery utilising ground mats and excavators by the Suppliers

Lot Information

Lot 1 North

The sites involved in this lot Carlisle WwTW and Penrith WwTW The tender is for the collection, transportation and unloading of Biosolids from the above Wastewater Treatment Works to customers land (farming land) and field management services, whereby the Biosolids is stockpiled on delivery utilising ground mats and excavators by the Suppliers

Renewal: The Framework will be awarded for 4 years with the option to extend for upto a further 4 years thereafter

Lot 2 Central

The sites involved in this lot Blackburn WwTW The tender is for the collection, transportation and unloading of Biosolids from the above Wastewater Treatment Works to customers land (farming land) and field management services, whereby the Biosolids is stockpiled on delivery utilising ground mats and excavators by the Suppliers Additional information: Transfer Station and other WwTW The tender is for the collection, transportation and unloading of Biosolids from the above Wastewater Treatment Works to customers land (farming land) or alternate end destinations

Renewal: The Framework will be awarded for 4 years with the option to extend for upto a further 4 years thereafter

Lot 3 Additional Transportation Services (1)

Transfer stations and additional sites

Renewal: The Framework will be awarded for 4 years with the option to extend for upto a further 4 years thereafter

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dee5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063804-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90513600 - Sludge removal services

90513700 - Sludge transport services

90513900 - Sludge disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 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
Donna Muldoon
Contact Email
donna.muldoon@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925678012

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
5
Supplier Names

CJ & JM HUYTON

ROBINSON CONTRACT SERVICES

ROY BRAIDWOOD AND SONS TRANSPORT

TRADE EFFLUENT SERVICES

WRIGHTS OF TWYCROSS

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