Planning

Leakage Detection and Repair of Biogas assets and associated equipment

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 15:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility company based in Warrington, United Kingdom, is in the planning phase of a tender for Leakage Detection and Repair of Biogas assets and associated equipment. This procurement process involves LDAR surveys conducted at Anaerobic Digestion facilities located in the North West of England. The buying organisation seeks to ensure the surveys are carried out every six months, with potential increased frequency, adhering to Environmental Agency guidelines. Interested parties are invited to engage by submitting required information to AMP8Procurements@uuplc.co.uk by 19th December 2025. The future notice for this tender is expected to be released by 31st March 2026, with the contract period running from 31st August 2026 to 30th August 2031, potentially extended to 2036.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in methane monitoring, technical inspection services, and leak-testing services. It requires expertise in handling volatile organic compounds safely on active gas assets, making it ideal for firms with MCERTS certification or accreditation. The contract, valued at £1 million, supports small and medium enterprises and involves establishing a framework agreement. Businesses that can provide laboratory services and comply with rigorous safety and operational protocols will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, enhancing their growth and exposure within the utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leakage Detection and Repair of Biogas assets and associated equipment

Notice Description

United Utilities (UU) require LDAR surveys to be completed at Anaerobic Digestion facilities , located at in the North West of England. *The survey is to be carried out at a 6 monthly frequency with the ability to increase this frequency when enhanced monitoring is required on a site by site basis. *The scope of the LDAR survey is biogas assets and associated equipment. *The survey is to detect fugitive emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) and other substances to air including methane. *Operators undertaking the survey must have sufficient competence to undertake surveys safely on active gas assets and must be familiar with DSEAR. * Operators must adhere to UU permitting and induction requirements. * LDAR survey methodology must fully comply with EA guidance Biological waste treatment: appropriate measures for permitted facilities (2024) Section 11.9 - Leak Detection & Repair. The survey should utilise the Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) method using hand-held cameras to enable visualisation of gas leaks with quantification of emission rate and emission concentration. * A report must be provided in the format specified in EA guidance Biological waste treatment: appropriate measures for permitted facilities (2024) Section 11.9 - Leak Detection & Repair. This should be accompanied by a detailed emissions list with OGI footage of each emission. This should be issues no later than 5 working days of the visit. * Reports and emissions lists should be available on a secure portal that records video of emissions. * Emissions should be tagged onsite using an agreed methodology. * Contractors undertaking LDAR analysis must liaise with UU Regulatory and Statutory Maintenance team to arrange visits in aligned to a pre agreed schedule as per UU's third party scheduling procedure. * All emissions must be physically identified to the site operational contact at the end of the survey visit. * Provision for emergency call out and response within 24 hours. * Monitoring equipment, techniques, personnel and organisations shall have either MCERTS certification or MCERTS accreditation (as appropriate ).

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=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079023-2025
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71631430 - Leak-testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

90731600 - Methane monitoring

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 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
Tesni Walker
Contact Email
amp8procurements@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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