Tender

PRO004993-Services-Framework-Water Efficiency Services

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 09:30

Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is conducting a tender process to establish a framework for water efficiency services, under the title "PRO004993-Services-Framework-Water Efficiency Services". This procurement falls under the services category, with additional procurement for goods, and is implemented under a special utilities regime. The tender is currently in the "active" stage, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 16th June 2026, and the award period concluding on 17th August 2026. The scope of the contract includes the provision of water home audits, installation of water-saving devices, and business audits, aimed at reducing water consumption and supporting business performance commitments. Located in Warrington, UK, the contracting authority is a private utility firm known for its robust procurement activities.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for those in energy efficiency consultancy, promotional services, and the supply chain of water saving devices. Businesses specialising in corporate environmental auditing services and supplying kitchen and domestic items will find this to align well with their core activities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, benefiting from the inclusion framework agreement with reopening competition, which combines commercial and technical evaluations. The competitive flexible procurement procedure along with a gross value of £42,000,000 presents a lucrative opportunity for companies looking to expand their footprint in the utilities sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

PRO004993-Services-Framework-Water Efficiency Services

Notice Description

The Company is inviting bidders to participate in this tender for the provision of activities to support a water efficiency programme aimed to provide services to customers to reduce water consumption and subsequently the achievement of business performance commitments (as outlined in the introduction). The programme consists of the provision of: * Water home audits for domestic customers including finding and fixing leaks; installation of water devices and provision of behavioural change advice. All leak repairs and fitting of devices should be completed at the time of the audit * Provision of an online water survey to allow customers to assess their current water consumption and identify ways to save * Provision of water saving devices for the water audit programme and for use at UU water saving events (Flow regulators, buffaloo bags, tap aerators and more). * Water business audits including finding and fixing leaks; installation of water devices and provision of behavioural change advice. All leak repairs and fitting of devices should be completed at the time of the audit

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supply and delivery of In-Home Audits

Service delivery of audits, installations, and minor repairs in customers' homes. Facility to contact customers to secure audits and promote services.

Lot 2 - Supply and delivery of Water Efficiency Devices

Supply of WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) approved water saving devices e.g. flow regulators and small devices such as water butts, showerheads, tap inserts, buffaloo cistern bags and more. Suppliers to manage storage and distribution. This will be used by UU or customers directly. This lot will also be inclusive of the provision of an online customer consumption platform.

Lot 3 - Supply and delivery of Small Business & Sector-Led Audits

Service delivery of audits within small businesses and sector led areas such as schools, leisure centres, care homes. Facility to contact customers to secure audits and promote services.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031785-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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