Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Mobile GAC Contactors

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 09:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Mobile GAC Contactors." This initiative is aimed at exploring the deployment of mobile water treatment units to address taste and odour issues, particularly targeting Geosmin and 2-MIB, within the water supply system. The contract is set to cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and others. Key industry categories involved include miscellaneous special-purpose machinery, and the procurement falls under the utilities special regime. The current important date to note is the milestone for market engagement, due by 13th March 2026. The contract period is planned from 1st September 2026 to 1st September 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in water treatment technology and specialised machinery manufacturing. Companies with experience in deploying mobile water treatment systems and those capable of addressing water quality issues such as PFAS removal would find this contract particularly fitting. Additionally, the tender specifies an interest in increasing production capacity during system outages, which can appeal to firms providing versatile water treatment solutions. The procurement process is likely to attract SMEs due to the planned contract lot's suitability criteria, promoting business growth and fostering innovation in the water utility sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Mobile GAC Contactors

Notice Description

The purpose of the project is to research and explore the implementation of mobile water treatment within our operations. We are particularly interested in implementing a fleet of Mobile GAC Contactors which we could use at various sites to combat taste and odour issues caused by Geosmin and 2-MIB. We are looking to use this technology in multiple locations with flows approximately from 1-10ML/D, generally aiming to achieve Geosmin reduction from circa 20 mg/L to < 5 mg/L, and with a contact time of circa 5 minutes. The removal of PFAS compounds is also in our interest, as well as any potential to use these Mobile GAC Contactors to increase our production capacity during rapid gravity filter outages.

Planning Information

If you would to register your interest and receive a copy of the question set please contact Harry.east@uuplc.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017158-2026
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

CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT SANKEY
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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