Planning

PRO005025-Works-Framework-Rural Works

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

24 Nov 2025 at 16:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility company based at Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "PRO005025-Works-Framework-Rural Works." This process focuses on rural works, including woodland management, boundaries, tracks and paths, restoration, farm interventions, and environmental surveys. Key dates include a scheduled engagement milestone due on 12th December 2025, and a future notice date set for 20th February 2026. The tender, which has been structured as a framework agreement with renewal options, is set to cover a contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2031, with work locations primarily within the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKD region. The industry categories involved are comprehensive and include agricultural, forestry, construction, and surveying services, all under the main procurement category of 'works.'

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rural and environmental works, arboricultural services, construction, and environmental surveying. With a focus on compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, companies equipped to deliver within these frameworks can gain access to consistent contract opportunities over the specified period. The procurement process is well-suited for SMEs, offering expansive scope across six distinct lots, encouraging diverse services from woodland management to habitat restoration and beyond. Businesses eager to align with United Utilities' strategic goals and capable of meeting the specified requirements could leverage this tender to expand their footprint and secure long-term growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRO005025-Works-Framework-Rural Works

Notice Description

United Utilities are looking to procure competent rural works contractors. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards, aligning with United Utilities' strategic goals. The framework will consist of 6 Lots which include: Lot 1 - Woodland * Tree Work - Arboricultural Services: o Lopping of trees o Crown reduction of trees o Dismantling of trees o Pruning of trees o Felling of trees o Hedge cutting o Vegetation management o Tree safety assessments o Traffic management for tree work o Environmental Inspection of trees o Chipping of arisings o Removal of timber o Stump Grinding o Chemical application o Site security o Hedge Laying o Portable saw mill - optional / potential * Silviculture - Woodland management o Clear felling o Thinning o Selective felling o Felling of trees o Timber Extraction o Timber haulage o Timber sales o Vegetation management o Regen cutting o Brash management o Mensuration o Planting trees o Tree Protection o Chemical application on trees o Traffic management o Site security o Seed spreading o Habitat creation o Coppicing Lot 2 - Boundaries * Rural & Agricultural Fencing o Stock fencing o Deer fencing o Post and rail o Line wire fencing o Wooden gate installation o Metal gate installation o Difficult site fencing o Remote site material distribution o Stile installation o Water gates o Maintenance / repairs o Heli Lift * Drystone Walling o Wall gaps o Wall dismantle o Wall rebuild o New wall o Retaining wall o Associated Fencing Lot 3 - Tracks & Paths * Rural Ground Works Tracks & Paths o Forest road construction o Forest road maintenance o Associated Drainage o Associated Culverts o Stone Footpath Construction o Stone Footpath maintenance o Timber bridges o Boardwalks o Handrails o Associated walling o Car park surface management o Reactive work - Landslips, storm damage etc o Timber / stone steps o Gabions o Retaining walls o Ditches o Stone pitching o Tarmac Track o Concrete Track o Ground Re instatement o Re Seeding Lot 4 - Restoration * Peat Restoration o peat depth survey and mapping o restoration plan development o Groundworks (all) o Heli lift (stone, timber, geojute) o Heli lift (excavators) o Site security o Stone dam materials o Timber dam materials o Peat dams o Supply and plant sphagnum o Vegetation cutting o Reprofiling o Peat condition survey o Bunding o Wildfire Management response * Habitat Restoration o Vegetation management o Wetland design o Wetland build o Reedbed design o Reedbed build o Meadow restoration / creation o UKHab Survey o Phase 1 and Phase 2 Survey o Restoration plan development o Plant nursery costs o Heathland restoration o Site security o Pond Creation o Pond restoration Lot 5 - Farms * Farm interventions o Diesel and Fuel tanks - Installation, Maintenance and removal o Cross drain installation (sleeping policemen) o RW Guttering o Rain water harvest o Biobeds design o Biobeds build o Agri-environmental advice, application help, water audit, pollution control, o Package Treatment Plant / Waste Tanks o Underground Pipework / Maintenance Lot 6 - Surveys * Environmental Surveys o NVC vegetation Survey o Breeding Wader survey / breeding bird survey o Schedule 1 / raptor survey o General bird survey o Peat survey o Archeology Survey - ground truthing o Bryophyte surveys o Wax caps - fungi o Tree Safety survey o Deer impact surveys o Deer census o Drone surveys - thermal imagery o Veteran tree and ancient woodland survey o Bat surveys o Squirrel survey o Species specific surveys o HIA statements o EIA o Ordinary Water course consent - flow monitoring

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100245&TID=105500&B= If you have experience in this area please could you provide at a minimum the following information and submit to the United Utilities AMP8 mail box - amp8procurements@uuplc.co.uk: • Company Name • Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company My Checklist The checklist is here to help you finalize the notice. Click the

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076627-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71355000 - Surveying services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 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
Jennifer Pike
Contact Email
jennifer.pike@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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