Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - PRO004993-Services-Framework-Water Efficiency Services

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 10:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED is initiating a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - PRO004993-Services-Framework-Water Efficiency Services," focused on the water utility industry within the United Kingdom, specifically at their Great Sankey location. The process is currently in the planning stage with a key milestone in market engagement set for 13th March 2026, where interested parties can reach out to Harry East for further information. The tender aims to procure services for installing water efficiency devices and undertaking water audits to help reduce residential water usage, with the opportunity for contract fulfilment beginning on 31st July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy-efficiency consultancy, the supply of kitchen and bathroom articles, or environmental auditing services, given the framework agreement valued at approximately £35 million to £42 million GBP. Suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is noted, with potential for involvement in order processing, reporting, and fulfilment. Companies with expertise in promotional services and those capable of providing robust delivery routes and stock management will be well-positioned to compete in this tender, fostering growth through collaboration with a prominent water utility provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - PRO004993-Services-Framework-Water Efficiency Services

Notice Description

This includes the installation of water efficiency devices via water audits to help customers reduce their water use at home. The purpose of a new tender activity will scope suppliers that can provide in home, small business and sector-led audits. We also require a provision for the supply of water saving devices, storage and stock management, a robust customer delivery route for orders, order processing, reporting, and fulfilment of the orders.

Planning Information

If this tender is of interest please contact harry.east@uuplc.co.uk to register your interest and you shall be sent a copy of the question set.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017779-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

44410000 - Articles for the bathroom and kitchen

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79342200 - Promotional services

90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 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
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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
TLD North 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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