Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Mobile Chemical Dosing Rigs

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 09:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is being led by United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility company based in Great Sankey, United Kingdom. The initiative, titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Mobile Chemical Dosing Rigs," falls under the industry category of machinery for sewage treatment and aims to explore mobile water treatment technologies, specifically Mobile Chemical Dosing Rigs, for use at various sites across multiple regions in the UK. Interested parties are invited to register their interest and engage in preliminary market discussions by contacting the buying organisation before the deadline on 13 March 2026. The project's contract period is slated to begin on 1 September 2026 and end on 1 September 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water treatment technologies and chemical dosing systems, particularly small and medium enterprises capable of deploying innovative solutions across large-scale water operations. The procurement of Mobile Chemical Dosing Rigs could open doors to new collaborations in the utility sector and ensure improvement in environmental discharge quality, providing ample scope for growth in both technological advancement and market reach. Companies excelling in machinery manufacturing and environmental engineering are well-positioned to gain competitive standing and expand their portfolios through participation in this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Mobile Chemical Dosing Rigs

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 Mobile Chemical Dosing Rigs which we could use at various sites to dechlorinate water before discharging to a surface water body. We are looking to use this technology in multiple locations for flow capacities up to 50 ML/D, to ensure the concentration of chlorine discharging to the environment is

Planning Information

If you would like 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-065cb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017165-2026
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

42996000 - Machinery for the treatment of sewage

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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