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RFP0001-Goods-Contract-Supply, Delivery & Installation of Biological Treatment Equipment

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 09:30

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by United Utilities Water Limited, was focused on the supply, delivery, and installation of Biological Treatment Equipment at Salford Wastewater Treatment Works. This tender fell under the goods industry category, specifically machinery for the treatment of sewage. The process reached the award stage by 15 January 2026 and was an open competition below the threshold. The equipment involved included MBBR units, DAF units, and related items. The contract, valued at £485,000 net, was awarded to Siltbuster Limited, with the agreement running from 27 January 2026 to 26 January 2027. The procurement took place at the regional level in the UKD area, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in water treatment technologies, particularly small to medium enterprises like Siltbuster Limited. Companies that can supply and install complex biological treatment equipment such as MBBR and DAF units are well-positioned to take advantage of similar procurement opportunities in the utilities sector. Business growth can be driven by participating in open procurement methods that cater to both goods and ancillary services, such as this competitive tender process.

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Notice Title

RFP0001-Goods-Contract-Supply, Delivery & Installation of Biological Treatment Equipment

Notice Description

The supply, delivery and installation of Biological Treatment Equipment for Salford WwTW. Equipment can include MBBR units, DAF units, Blower skids, pipework and others.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a796
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003319-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42996000 - Machinery for the treatment of sewage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£485,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Harry East
Contact Email
harry.east@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7867446545

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
1
Supplier Name

SILTBUSTER

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