Planning

PRO004921-Goods-Framework-The Supply of Water Storage Tanks

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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04 Jul 2025 at 17:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 15:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "PRO004921-Goods-Framework-The Supply of Water Storage Tanks". This process is situated in the United Kingdom and falls under the industry category of goods, particularly focusing on storage and water tanks. The procurement is being managed from their office located at Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, and is set within the special regime for utilities. As of 4th July 2025, a preliminary market engagement notice was published, with significant upcoming milestones such as an engagement phase due by 31st July 2025. The tender’s scope includes a diverse range of storage solutions and infrastructure materials, with a total gross contract value estimate of GBP 50,000,000. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 4th July 2026 and conclude by 2nd July 2029.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and manufacturing of water storage tanks, especially those capable of working with materials such as glass fused steel, GRP, plastics, and various concretes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this particularly lucrative due to the inclusivity measures outlined in the suitability criteria. Companies that deliver innovative solutions for water storage infrastructure, have a robust supply chain management system, and are agile in adapting to utility sector requirements could greatly benefit from engaging with this framework. Participation in this tender offers a pathway to growth, especially for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the utility services domain across the UKD region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRO004921-Goods-Framework-The Supply of Water Storage Tanks

Notice Description

The company is looking to develop a strategy for a potential supply of goods agreement for water storage tanks. The scope of supply will potentially include, but is not limited to; TANK - FUEL/OIL, TANK - SEPTIC TANK, TANK - WATER SOFTENER, TANK - WATER TOWER, TANK - BLIND TANK, TANK - CHEMICAL, TANK - RAW WATER, TANK - SILO, TANK - SLUDGE OR SEWAGE, TANK - WATER PROCESS, TANK - WATER STORAGE, TANK - GAS BAG, TANK - OFF LINE DETENTION TANK, TANK - SEWER, TANK - BIO-GAS The material selection/lot structure will potentially include, but is not limited to; Glass Fused Steel, Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), Plastics and PVC Polyethylene, Site Poured Concreted and Pre Cast Concrete, Fabricated Steel including Galvanised Mild Steel and Stainless Steel

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95543&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05596d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037596-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44611400 - Storage tanks

44611420 - Sludge-storage tanks

44611500 - Water tanks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Daniel Vass
Contact Email
daniel.vass@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
07920 207375

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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