Notice Information
Notice Title
PRO004990-Services-Framework-Centirfuge and Associated Maintenance Service Operators
Notice Description
The primary objectives of this project are to achieve optimal centrifuge operations through effective start-up, monitoring, maintenance, and shutdown procedures. Personnel will be required to adjust operational parameters in line with process requirements and perform lubrication, oil and grease replenishment tasks according to the manufacturer's specifications. The project is structured around key phases, including centrifuge operations, routine maintenance, and site support. This involves handling materials and shunting equipment with telehandler operations. The Supplier is expected to meet performance standards that emphasize zero safety incidents, timely fault reporting, and adherence to maintenance schedules.
Lot Information
Lot LOT-0000
Renewal: 3 year initial term with optional and discretionary extension provision of up to 5 years total. Extension may be carried out in 12 month increments.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ce
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001743-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
42 - Industrial machinery
50 - Repair and maintenance services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
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- CPV Codes
42931000 - Centrifuges
50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
79600000 - Recruitment services
90420000 - Sewage treatment services
90470000 - Sewer cleaning services
90481000 - Operation of a sewage plant
90492000 - Sewage treatment consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £10,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £10,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 26 Feb 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- 17 Nov 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Adam Almond
- Contact Email
- adam.almond@uuplc.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 765823200
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001743-2026
9th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074551-2025
17th November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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