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Framework for the provision of Diving Services

United Utilities Water Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2026 at 16:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 17:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited procured a framework for general commercial diving services, covering inland and inshore projects. The work involves diving operations for the water utility, including activities incidental to gas extraction, under the Diving at Work Regulations 1997, the Approved Code of Practice for Commercial Diving Projects Inland/Inshore and other applicable legislation. Delivery is across the United Kingdom, with the requirement classified as diving services (CPV 98363000). The framework is intended for suppliers able to undertake operational diving work safely and lawfully in water utility environments. It is a services opportunity managed by United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility based in Warrington. The procurement covers one requirement rather than separate service lots.

The procurement has reached award stage following an open competitive flexible procedure with multiple stages: condition of participation, invitation to negotiate, and best and final offer. The tender closed on 7 May 2026, enquiries closed on 30 April, and the award date was 26 August 2026. Three suppliers were selected: Edwards Diving Services Ltd, Underwater Diving Services and Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd. The awarded value is £5,040,000 gross. The framework is due to run from 11 September 2026 to 30 September 2029, with extension options in annual increments to 30 September 2034. The original estimated value was £4,770,000 net (£5,724,000 gross). Quality counted for 40% and commercial price for 60%; economic and technical selection criteria applied.

This award demonstrates recurring demand from United Utilities for professionally managed inland and inshore commercial diving. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would need demonstrable operational diving capability, suitably qualified and experienced personnel, and robust systems for safe delivery in utility environments. Compliance with the Diving at Work Regulations 1997, the Approved Code of Practice for Commercial Diving Projects Inland/Inshore and other applicable legislation is central to credibility. The selected field includes three suppliers, showing that the buyer uses a small framework of capable providers rather than a single contractor. Small and medium-sized enterprises were considered suitable, so specialist diving businesses with sufficient capacity, technical evidence and commercial discipline can be credible competitors when this requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the provision of Diving Services

Notice Description

This award covers the provision of General Diving Services for United Utilities, for inland / inshore projects undertaking commercial diving operations in accordance with the Diving at Work Regulations 1997, the Approved Code of Practice for Commercial Diving Projects Inland/Inshore and any other applicable legislation.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: May be extended for up to 5 years, based on 12 monthly increments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065685
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082351-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

76120000 - Diving services incidental to gas extraction

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,770,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,770,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,040,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Edwards Diving Services Ltd.

Underwater Diving Services

Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd

Further Information

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