Tender

The Supply, Deliver and Installation of Trickling Filters

SCOTTISH WATER

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Tender

12 Mar 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Scottish Water is focused on the supply, delivery, and installation of trickling filters within their operational areas, including remote locations in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. This active tender, with the identifier SW26/W&WTE/1535, falls under the services category of removal services of biological waste, as per CPV classification 90524300. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 30 March 2026. It is executed via a negotiated procedure with prior competition call and is subject to a framework agreement, allowing for a maximum participation of 999 suppliers. Scottish Water, located in Glasgow, is the buying organisation, and interested parties are encouraged to submit electronically through the provided link for project access.

This procurement tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in water treatment technologies and biological waste removal services. With a contract value of up to £2,400,000 across two lots, including options for extensions, companies involved in design, manufacturing, or installation of water treatment equipment may find this tender appealing. The business suited to participate would include suppliers of nitrifying trickling filter package plants, biological wastewater treatment distributors, and related services, as extensive design and refurbishment tasks form part of the requirements. These businesses will benefit from a comprehensive installation and maintenance component, offering opportunities for ongoing service provision and sector-specific expertise utilisation in the expansive and diverse Scottish market.

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Notice Title

The Supply, Deliver and Installation of Trickling Filters

Notice Description

Scope and description of requirement the scope is for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Trickling Filters across all Scottish Water operational areas, including remote regions such as the Highlands and Islands. More information on the requirements and specifications can be found within the internal documents folder within Atamis. Contract duration 4-year initial term with 4 x 1-year extension options. The break points in the contract will allow SW to review the market and ensure the product is still fit for purpose and providing value for money.<br/>Lot 1 Supply and-or Refurbishment of Distributors for Biological Waste Water Treatment. Approx PS900K for initial 4-year term (PS1.8m including extensions). Scope of the supply covered by this agreement:<br/>1. Specification, Design, Manufacture and/or Procurement.<br/>2. Installation and Installation Management.<br/>3. Testing, Commissioning and Training.<br/>4. Ongoing Servicing, Support and Maintenance.<br/>5. Documentation / Manuals.<br/>6. Opex analysis.<br/>The plant and equipment included in this procurement includes but is not limited to:<br/>1. Conventional Jet Reaction Drive. <br/>2. Paddle Wheel Drive.<br/>3. Peripheral Powered Drive. <br/>4. Centrally Powered Drive.<br/>5. Tubular Distribution Arms. <br/>6. Open-Trough Distribution Arms.<br/><br/>Lot 2 Complete Nitrifying Trickling Filter Package. Approx PS300K for initial 4-year term (PS600K including extensions). The scope of the supply covered by this agreement is for the surveying, design, manufacturing, works testing (where required), delivery, offloading, installation, commissioning and testing of Nitrifying Trickling Filter Package Plant and Equipment and all necessary ancillary equipment. The work scope will include, but will not be limited to:<br/>1. Specification, Design, Manufacture and/or Procurement.<br/>2. Installation and Installation Management.<br/>3. Testing, Commissioning and Training.<br/>4. Ongoing Servicing, Support and Maintenance.<br/>5. Documentation / Manuals.<br/>The plant and equipment included in this procurement includes but is not limited to:<br/>* Filters.<br/>* Media (Various Types).<br/>* Distributor Arms.

Lot Information

Complete Nitrifying Trickling Filter Package

The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Trickling Filters
Lot 2 Complete Nitrifying Trickling Filter Package. Approx PS300K for initial 4-year term (PS300K including extensions). The scope of the supply covered by this agreement is for the surveying, design, manufacturing, works testing (where required), delivery, offloading, installation, commissioning and testing of Nitrifying Trickling Filter Package Plant and Equipment and all necessary ancillary equipment. The work scope will include, but will not be limited to:
1. Specification, Design, Manufacture and/or Procurement.
2. Installation and Installation Management.
3. Testing, Commissioning and Training.
4. Ongoing Servicing, Support and Maintenance.
5. Documentation / Manuals.
The plant and equipment included in this procurement includes but is not limited to:
* Filters.
* Media (Various Types).
* Distributor Arms. Additional information: Addition CPV Code - 42912350

Supply and-or Refurbishment of Distributors for Biological Waste Water Treatment

The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Trickling Filters
Lot 1 Supply and-or Refurbishment of Distributors for Biological Waste Water Treatment. Approx PS900K for initial 4-year term (PS1.8m including extensions). Scope of the supply covered by this agreement:
1. Specification, Design, Manufacture and/or Procurement.
2. Installation and Installation Management.
3. Testing, Commissioning and Training.
4. Ongoing Servicing, Support and Maintenance.
5. Documentation / Manuals.
6. Opex analysis.
The plant and equipment included in this procurement includes but is not limited to:
1. Conventional Jet Reaction Drive.
2. Paddle Wheel Drive.
3. Peripheral Powered Drive.
4. Centrally Powered Drive.
5. Tubular Distribution Arms.
6. Open-Trough Distribution Arms. Additional information: Addition CPV Code - 42912350

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066871
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022352-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90524300 - Removal services of biological waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

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