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PRO005033-Services-Framework-Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Testing

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility based in Warrington, United Kingdom, is the buyer for this procurement process titled "Stack Emissions Testing." This project falls under the industry category of air pollution monitoring and technical inspection services and is scheduled during the planning stage. The procurement involves framework agreements for services related to emissions testing at nine Anaerobic Digestion sites located in the North West of England, with operations commencing on 1st July 2026 and potentially extending until 2036. Suppliers must conduct point source emissions testing on various stacks with detailed compliance to specific environmental regulations. The next key due date for market engagement is slated for 19th December 2025, with further notice anticipated by 28th February 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth within businesses specialising in air pollution monitoring, laboratory services, and technical inspection. Particularly well-suited to SMEs, the tender emphasises the importance of MCERTS certification or accreditation for monitoring equipment and personnel. With an approximate value of £1,000,000, the tender provides a robust platform for firms adept in emissions analysis, enhancing their portfolio through association with United Utilities, a key player in the utility sector. By meeting stringent environmental standards and providing flexible service delivery aligned with annual outage schedules, businesses can foster sustained growth and industry recognition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRO005033-Services-Framework-Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Testing

Notice Description

United Utilities (UU) require point source emissions testing and analysis to be completed at 9 Anaerobic Digestion facilities, located in the North West of England. The testing is to be carried out annually with the ability to increase this frequency when enhanced monitoring is required on a site-by-site basis. Testing is required on Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engine exhaust stacks and Boiler exhaust stacks. Testing may be required on Flare Stacks, should a 10% annual 'run time' limit be exceeded. This would be treated as a reactive issue. Analysis and methods should fully comply with the requirements of the Environmental Permitting (England & Wales) Regulations 2016 implementing the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). The Parameters and Monitoring Standard / Method include: * Oxides of Nitrogen (NO and NO2 expressed as NO2) - BS EN 14792 * Sulphur dioxide - BS EN 14791 or CEN TS 17021 or by calculation based on fuel sulphur * Carbon monoxide - BS EN 15058 * Total VOCs (including methane) - BS EN 12619 * Exhaust gas temperature - Traceable to National Standards * Exhaust gas pressure - Traceable to National Standards * Exhaust gas water vapour content - BS EN 14790-1 -Unless gas is dried before analysis of emissions. * Exhaust gas oxygen - BS EN 14789 * Exhaust gas flow - BS EN 16911-1 The contractor must have the ability to attend site again post survey within a reasonable timeframe to enable a re-test in the event of a result more than the stipulated emission limit. Operators undertaking the survey must have sufficient competence to undertake surveys safely on active gas and combustion assets. Operators must adhere to UU permitting and induction requirements. A UU representative must be available and attend the analysis. Monitoring equipment, techniques, personnel and organisations shall have either MCERTS certification or MCERTS accreditation (as appropriate). A report must be provided within a reasonable timeframe that includes methodology, data, results and conclusions. Conclusions shall clearly indicate if the results are compliant or non-compliant with the sites Environmental Permit emission limits. The accompanying report must stipulate a calculated 'methane slip' and total annual VOC emission. Contractors undertaking the survey must liaise with UU to arrange visits aligned to a pre agreed annual outage schedule. This needs to be flexible due to operational constraints. Contractors may be required to provide temporary access structures.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100531&TID=105781&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079568-2025
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

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

90731000 - Services related to air pollution

90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

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
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 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
amp8procurements@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7776693830

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

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