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

United Utilities Water Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Oct 2026 at 11:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

04 Dec 2025 at 09:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 16:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is seeking a framework supplier for annual point-source combustion emissions testing and analysis. The work covers CHP engines, hot-water and steam boilers, and flare stacks when required, at nine anaerobic digestion facilities in the North West of England. Testing must meet MCERTS requirements. This is specialist emissions-monitoring and technical testing work, with laboratory analysis included. The procurement name was changed to Stack Emissions Testing; the scope remains the same. The framework is for a water utility and concerns services delivered at its facilities across the North West.

The buyer invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. The enquiry deadline was 23 October 2026 at 15:00, and the submission deadline was 5 January 2027 at 14:00. The buyer planned to award by 25 January 2027. The stated contract period runs from 26 February 2027 to 25 February 2030, with an extension option and a maximum term described as up to nine years, ending no later than 25 February 2035. The estimated value is £1.3 million including VAT (£1,083,333 excluding VAT). There is one lot. Evaluation gives 40% to technical quality and 60% to commercial price. The framework describes call-offs as direct awards without reopening competition.

This opportunity is suited to specialist environmental testing and monitoring providers able to carry out annual point-source combustion emissions tests and analyse the results. Suppliers need the capability to work across CHP engines, hot-water and steam boilers, and flare stacks when required, and to deliver testing that complies with MCERTS requirements. The work spans nine anaerobic digestion facilities in the North West, so bidders should be able to service multiple sites. Small and medium-sized businesses are identified as suitable to compete. Technical quality accounts for 40% of evaluation, alongside commercial price, making demonstrated technical capability directly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

United Utilities requires a framework supplier to provide annual, MCERTS-compliant point source combustion emissions testing and analysis on CHP engines, Boilers (hot water and steam) and flare stacks (when required) at 9 Anaerobic Digestion facilities, located in the North West of England.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Initial term of 4 years with option to extend up to a maximum of 9.

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/095543-2026
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

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
£1,083,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,083,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20273 months to go
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2027 - 25 Feb 2030 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Postcode Area
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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