Planning

The Supply, Delivery, Commissioning of Screens and Associated Equipment

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "The Supply, Delivery, Commissioning of Screens and Associated Equipment." This tender, initiated on the 13th of January 2026, falls under the utility sector and focuses on sewage screens and screening machinery. It is relevant to companies based in the United Kingdom’s UKD region. The process includes a preliminary market engagement with a deadline set for the 6th of February 2026, and a future notice anticipated by the 31st of March 2026. The procurement, valued at a gross amount of £30,000,000, aims to facilitate the enhancement of both new and legacy screen technology, aligning with UK legislative requirements.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sewage treatment and screen manufacturing. SMEs are particularly considered suitable, given the emphasis on equipment such as coarse, fine, band, and other screening types. The procurement includes a contract period from the 1st of September 2026 to the 31st of August 2028, providing ample time for businesses to contribute to and evolve with the utility's screening strategy. Companies adept in delivering comprehensive screening solutions and associated technologies stand to gain significantly, positioning themselves as key suppliers in this substantial project.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply, Delivery, Commissioning of Screens and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

United Utilities is seeking to engage with the market to understand how the information can help drive the next strategy for all screens including coarse, fine, band, combined CSO powered, CSO static, transfer equipment, treatment equipment and spares supporting new and legacy kit.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101644&TID=100106878&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06042c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002470-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42996500 - Sewage screens

43411000 - Sorting and screening machines

45252123 - Screening installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
Victoria Shuttleworth
Contact Email
victoria.shuttleworth@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7584116591

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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