Tender

Services-Framework- IED - Leakage Detection and Repair for biogas facilities

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 14:33

Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is actively engaging in a procurement process titled "Services-Framework- IED - Leakage Detection and Repair for biogas facilities," which falls under the services category focused on laboratory services. This tender aims to identify service providers for leakage detection and repair in line with the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) at biogas facilities in the UK, specifically in the UKD region. The procurement process follows an open, competitive flexible procedure and is in the tender stage as of April 14, 2026. Interested parties must note the key dates, including the deadline for tender submissions on July 15, 2026, and inquiries closing on April 28, 2026.

This procurement tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in laboratory services, methane monitoring, and technical inspection services. Particularly, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in Leakage Detection and Repair (LDAR) using Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) methods, and familiarity with the DSEAR regulations, are encouraged to participate. Contractors capable of engaging in technical leak-testing services, providing emergency call-out responses, and delivering emissions data via secure portals will find this tender particularly rewarding. The long-term contract, potentially renewable for up to five additional years post-2030, offers an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in utility sector services.

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Notice Title

Services-Framework- IED - Leakage Detection and Repair for biogas facilities

Notice Description

The supplier will engage in a service contract, focused on providing Leakage Detection in line with the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). EA BAT guidance dictates that the scope for LDAR is sources of leakage of Volatile Organic Carbon (VOC's) including methane. (Biological waste treatment: appropriate measures for permitted facilities - 11. Emissions control - Guidance - GOV.UK) The following type of assets are included but not limited to the LDAR scope; * Double membrane roofs (air blower vent) * Roof and cover fixings * Pressure relief valves and vents * Feeding and digestate separation units * Gas pipes * Conveyors and presses * Compressor * Combined heat and power plant (methane slippage) * Gas upgrading plant * Reception storage * Digestate storage * Pits and sumps, for example condensate pits Testing Method The Bioresource and Energy Services team require surveys to detect fugitive emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) and other substances to air including methane. The LDAR survey methodology must fully comply with EA guidance Biological waste treatment: appropriate measures for permitted facilities (2024) Section 11.9 - Leak Detection & Repair and currently utilise the Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) hand held camera method to enable visualisation of gas leaks with quantification of emission rate and emission concentration.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Extension of up to a further 5 years.

Planning Information

If you have experience in this area please could you provide at a minimum the following information and submit to the United Utilities AMP8 Mailbox; AMP8Procurements@uuplc.co.uk • Company Name • Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100530&TID=105780&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033868-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2026 - 21 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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