Planning

PRO004905-Goods-Framework-Tertiary Solids Removal (TSR) Plants

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

29 Apr 2025 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is initiating a procurement process for the supply of Tertiary Solids Removal (TSR) Plants. This announcement, classified under the industry category for sewerage works equipment and similar, is at the planning stage. The process involves market engagement with a deadline of 9th May 2025. Located in Warrington, UK, this private utility is exploring suppliers for potential framework agreements to commence on 1st August 2025. The procurement, with a gross value estimated at £5,000,000, is significant, as it falls above the threshold for such projects.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sludge-handling and processing equipment to expand their operations by potentially securing a long-term contract with a major utility company. Enterprises with capabilities in delivering comprehensive TSR solutions could benefit immensely. Well-suited companies would be those experienced in the utilities sector, particularly those accustomed to framework agreements and possessing a track record of delivering goods efficiently in the UK region. Engaging in this tender could lead to significant business growth due to the scale and duration of the proposed contract framework.

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Notice Title

PRO004905-Goods-Framework-Tertiary Solids Removal (TSR) Plants

Notice Description

United Utilities are undertaking market engagement to understand TSR solutions in the market place. This is a Pre-Procurement Notice for the Supply and Delivery of Tertiary Solids Removal Plants. Please complete the attached questionnaire and provide evidence where requested. You may be contacted by a member of the commercial team for further information if required.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93264&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017517-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

34951200 - Sludge-handling equipment

39350000 - Sewerage works equipment

42996900 - Sludge-processing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Victoria Shuttleworth
Contact Email
victoria.shuttleworth@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7584116591

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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