Planning

PRO004973-Services-Framework-Odour Control Unit Routine Sampling

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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09 Oct 2025 at 13:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Oct 2025 at 10:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PRO004973-Services-Framework-Odour Control Unit Routine Sampling". This project falls within the "services" category, specifically laboratory services, and is relevant to the utilities sector. The contracting will involve routine sampling and testing of odour control units at United Utilities’ IED permitted sites. Key activities comprise emissions monitoring and process efficiency evaluations, conducted according to MCERTS methods. The procurement is valued at £3 million and is set to span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with potential renewals up to 2036. The planning milestone for this procurement includes a scheduled engagement due by 24th October 2025, with the business operations based primarily in the UK, specifically in the Warrington region.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory or environmental services, particularly those experienced in emissions and process monitoring as well as odour control. The framework agreement allows for a sustained collaboration over several years, fostering long-term business growth. Companies with MCERTS accredited staff and a presence in or capability to operate within the UK are well-suited to compete in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, as suitability for SMEs is highlighted, making this an attractive venture for a diverse range of service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRO004973-Services-Framework-Odour Control Unit Routine Sampling

Notice Description

United Utilities require services to undertake routine sampling and testing on a number of odour control units at their IED permitted sites, the assets are subject to sampling in order to: Characterise the airstream entering the abatement plant. Determine the effectiveness of the technology in abating specific compounds. Assessment of channelled emissions against emission limit values (ELVs) stated within the permit. Emission monitoring at the outlet of each odour control system for flow, odour, hydrogen sulphide, ammonia, hydrogen chloride and TVOCs, on a six-monthly basis. Process monitoring at the inlet of each stage of treatment for flow, odour, hydrogen sulphide and ammonia, on a six-monthly basis. Calculation of odour removal efficiency of the system. All testing must be conducted using the MCERTS methods specified by the permit using MCERTS accredited staff unless otherwise agreed by the Agency. In addition, UU would also like to conduct the following monitoring for internal purposes:- TVOCs by PIO using a 10.5eV bulb. Methane using a methane specific monitor. voe speciation by GC-MS for odour relevant compounds. Ammonia, hydrogen sulphide, total mercaptans, OMS, HCL using colorimetric detector tubes. The sampling requirement are including but not limited to:- Flow - BS EN 15911 Water vapour - BS EN 14790 Odour - BS EN 13725 2022 Hydrogen sulphide -PD CEN/TS 13549, Detector tubes1 Ammonia - BS EN 150 21877, NIOSH 50151, Detector tubes1 HCL - BS EN 1911, NIOSH 79031, Detector tubes1, Fl#to BS EN 12519, FID1 and PID1 GCMS - Full scan1 Methane - Analyser

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98862&B= If you have experience in this area please could you provide at a minimum the following information and submit to the following mailbox: AMP8Procurements@uuplc.co.uk • Company Name • Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company • Confirmation of MCERTS and MCERTS Accredited staff

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063778-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
Keeley McConville
Contact Email
amp8procurements@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 293420000

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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